Senior Technical Architect (Solutions)

Government Recruitment Service; Kemptville; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization seeks a Senior Technical Architect to oversee the design and governance of IT solutions. You will collaborate across teams to deliver scalable digital services and support major initiatives. The role requires expertise in APIs and enterprise systems, along with leadership and mentoring skills. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on public services.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a complex digital environment.
• Ability to lead technical design and justify decisions.
• Skilled in mentoring teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of systems and services.
• Ensure service quality aligns with government strategy.
• Mentor teams to improve design processes.

Skills

Expertise in APIs

Event-driven architecture

Enterprise integration patterns

Leadership in technical design

Job description

Overview

Do you want to work collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe? Do you want to help support millions of our claimants by designing user-friendly digital services? If so, these roles may be perfect for you!

We are looking for experienced Senior Technical Architects who are confident working on products and services in a complex digital environment, where you’ll be supporting major initiatives within DWP Digital.

You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across DWP Digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choices.

You’ll play a key role in shaping integration architecture across DWP’s vast digital estate. Your expertise in APIs, event-driven architecture and enterprise integration patterns will be vital in delivering scalable solutions that support millions of users.

The roles will include the design, oversight and architecture governance of IT solutions that support DWP customers.

This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional products and services that work for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions.
• Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government.
• Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment.
• Provide mentoring within teams.