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Are you a leader looking to launch your career to the next level?

We are looking for aTechnical Architectwith a background in data and software development to support a major UK Government programme from locations throughout the UK.

Invent the future with Leidos UK! We pride ourselves on tackling the world’s toughest technical problems through innovation. Join us, be a part of the solution!

THE ROLE

You will work closely with delivery managers, fellow technical specialists, external partners and our customer’s teams to support the discovery, design, delivery and operation of a wide range of data solutions. You will undertake the following activities:

  • Analysis of technical requirements and issues.
  • Own the design of complex solutions which maximise automation and re-use of existing components.
  • Create technical specifications and documentation.
  • Contribute to task planning, estimation and scheduling.
  • Work with technical customer teams to deliver and implement an overall solution.
  • Provide technical guidance to developers and data engineers (customer and internal).
  • Assist in the resolution of operational issues.

PROFILE

Required Skills:

  • In depth knowledge and experience of designing, developing and integrating secure solutions in public cloud environments (e.g., AWS or Microsoft Azure).
  • Experience managing and deriving requirements and establishing and maintaining traceability between them and solution components.
  • Solid writing skills to include creating High-Level and Low-Level Designs and interface control documents.
  • Experience of standard engineering and service management methodologies.
  • Experience of database technology such as MySQL, Oracle or Amazon Redshift.
  • Experience of one of the following: Power BI, Pentaho Business Analytics, ElasticSearch, Solr, Apache Kafka.

Desired Skills:

  • Experience of Python and its numerical, data and machine learning libraries.
  • Exposure to ETL tooling.
  • Exposure to data science and analytical tooling such as SAS or Posit.
  • Design and development of solutions in performance critical environments.

What we do for you:
At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.
We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)

Commitment to Diversity:

We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.

Who We Are:

Leidos UK & Europe– we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.

Leidosis a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

What Makes Us Different:

Purpose:you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You caninspirechange.

Collaboration:havingflexibilityto do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours.

People:Leidosempowerspeople from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills byenabling growthwhilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, tobe inspiredand to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future.

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