Lead Solution Architect

ico; Manchester; Presencial; GBP 58.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Pension

Health Cash Plan

Discount scheme

Descripción de la vacante

ICO, the Information Commissioner’s Office, is seeking a Lead Solutions Architect to drive the design and implementation of comprehensive solution architectures aligned with Enterprise Architecture principles. The role collaborates with the Director of Architecture to ensure quality, security, and scalability across the ICO, enabling future growth and resilience.

The role requires guiding architecture across projects, leading cloud-based implementations on Azure, and working in a hybrid setup

Responsabilidades

• Developing and delivering the ICO's Solution Architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps
• Lead the design of scalable and efficient solutions that meet business needs and communicate decisions
• Collaborate with stakeholders and product managers to gather requirements for new solutions
• Create a library of architecture and solution building blocks to guide robust design
• Define how we build user-centered systems in an agile environment to serve diverse needs

Conocimientos

Solution architecture

Azure cloud

Stakeholder collaboration

Herramientas

Azure

Descripción del empleo

Lead Solutions Architect

Full time/Part Time

Salary

£57,815 to £65,021 per annum, with the potential to progress to £73,211 through our pay progression scheme. For candidates with exceptional skills and experience, we may consider offering a salary above the advertised range through a recruitment and retention allowance.

Location

Hybrid

Contracted to our Manchester London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office. Through hybrid working we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities and there will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need.

Why work for the ICO?

• Pay progression scheme.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays.
• Flexi leave (up to 24 additional days leave per year).
• Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%).
• Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more.
• Health Cash Plan.
• Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress.

Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website .

About us

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data.

As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful.

Job Summary

This role will lead the design and implementation of comprehensive solution designs that align with the organisation's strategic objectives and Enterprise Architecture principles. The role will help the Director of Architecture to ensure the quality of solution designs and deployments across the organisation, ensuring the performance, security and scalability of those designs.

Job Description

The role will provide technical guidance and direction throughout the solution development lifecycle, including requirements validation technology evaluation, design and benefits realisation tracking. The successful candidate will collaborate and consult with a wide variety of stakeholders to ensure solution design decisions are aligned with Enterprise Architecture strategy. They will also help the Director of Architecture create an Enterprise Architecture roadmap to assist in future planning of the solution needs of the ICO as well as help the Director of Architecture to ensure consistency of solution designs across the ICO and facilitate the identification and integration of new technologies to create resilient and flexible solution designs that supports current business objectives and future growth. The role will carry out horizon scanning across the industry and wider technological landscape, identifying innovative tools and trends that could enhance the capabilities of the ICO.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering the ICO's Solution Architecture vision, strategy and roadmaps
• Lead the design of scalable and efficient solutions that meet business needs, justifying and communicating design decisions
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders and product managers to gather and analyse requirements for new solutions
• Create a library of architecture and solution building blocks to direct and guide effective and robust solution design
• Creating and managing the solution design and development of services of various sizes, including how they interact with their surroundings and how they evolve over time
• Supporting technical specialists in multiple projects and services on problems that require broad architectural thinking
• Defining how we build user-centered systems in an agile environment to serve a variety of citizen and business needs
• To challenge existing practices, looking for deeper problems to solve and larger opportunities for digital transformation
• Communicating the architecture vision to technical and non-technical stakeholders and to work in multi-disciplinary teams
• Playing an active role in the ICO Architecture community and related communities of practice where you will share your knowledge of best practice, tools and techniques
• Helping to build a diverse, inclusive culture across the architecture community, growing awareness, inclusivity and balance
• Working with other architects, colleagues and peers to define standards and guidance around best practice
• Engaging and networking with people across the ICO up to Director level to understand their needs and ensure they are aligned with the Enterprise Architecture vision
• To lead the implementation of cloud-based solutions using Azure services such as virtual machines, storage, networking, and security
• To participate in the development of best practices and standards for Azure solution development and implementation.