Lead Solution Architect - Hybrid IT Leadership

United Kingdom Government; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Civil Service pension

Personal development opportunities

Job summary

The United Kingdom Government is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to lead a team of architects and shape enterprise solutions across multiple HMRC programmes. You will translate business strategy into coherent architecture and work with delivery teams to implement designs.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working in multiple UK locations, including Newcastle upon Tyne, with travel required. A TOGAF/BCS/CITP qualification or progress toward one is desirable, and a Civil Service pension is

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of architectural teams and major programmes.
• Ability to align architecture with business strategy and IT goals.
• Experience delivering coherent architecture across complex portfolios.
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of architects and set direction.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture and hand over designs to delivery teams.
• Drive architecture through agile shaping to delivery, with proofs and spikes.
• Engage senior stakeholders and communicate solution architecture to the business.
• Ensure programmes stay aligned with business and technical strategies.
• Challenge status quo to improve value.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Architectural leadership

Agile delivery

Communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

TOGAF, BCS or CITP qualification (or progress toward one)

Tools

TOGAF

Excel

LESS

Security

Job description

The United Kingdom Government is seeking a Lead Solution Architect to lead a team of architects and shape enterprise solutions across multiple HMRC programmes. You will translate business strategy into coherent architecture and work with delivery teams to implement designs.

The role offers flexible and hybrid working in multiple UK locations, including Newcastle upon Tyne, with travel required. A TOGAF/BCS/CITP qualification or progress toward one is desirable, and a Civil Service pension is