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Edinburgh, Scotland Contract Posted by: Harvey Nash Plc Posted: Tuesday, 27 January 2026
 
 

Technical Architect | 5 Month Contract | (Inside IR35) | Hybrid, Starting ASAP

Day Rate: £DOE

About the Role:

Harvey Nash's Pub Sec client is aiming to adopt a Cloud First approach, moving its current technology stack into modern AWS services. To support this transition, they need an experienced Technical Architect with a strong background in upgrading and migrating Red Hat infrastructures. This specialist will work closely with the in-house development team to guide and support the migration of existing applications to AWS as part of a wider redevelopment effort. The role requires deep expertise across all the technical areas involved in this transformation.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Experience of engineering systems with a variety of technologies and patterns; designing systems, choosing appropriate technology, and embedding security controls.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively on initiatives to improve overall team performance, working as part of a small and agile team to meet service needs.
  • Experience of taking ownership of the end-to-end process of delivering a feature within agreed project parameters whilst also identifying and validating functional and non-functional requirements.
  • Experience in application refactoring for the cloud and using cloud migration tools and strategies.
  • Duties will include: Assisting infrastructure engineers and developers (front and Back End) to ensure seamless transition to Cloud and to advise on the correct path for emerging technologies.
  • Lead the communication of complicated, complex or risky architecture topics with technical and non-technical stakeholders by documenting system design decisions.
  • Candidate should be highly proficient in the following technologies:
  • AWS Cloud, Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS, OpenShift, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform, JBoss FUSE, Red Hat Single-Sign-On and Cloud Repositories.
  • Programming Languages: Java, JavaScript, Angular JS, Vue JS.

Desirable Qualifications

  • Knowledge of PostgreSQL (EnterpriseDB), Jenkins Automation Server and Nexus Repository.
  • Experience in architecting Cloud native serverless technologies.

This role has been deemed Inside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.

Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
IT
6 months
ASAP
Harvey Nash Plc
Alan O'Mahony 
JS-BBBH118769
27/01/2026 10:27:46
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