Lead Technical Architect – Hybrid Cloud & Microservices

DWP Digital; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 58,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working hours

Generous pension plan

Job summary

DWP Digital's Health Assessment Service is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to define architectural direction, shaping modern cloud and on‑premises platforms that support health and disability benefit assessments across the UK.

You will mentor architects, guide multiple delivery teams, and ensure designs align with the long-term architectural vision while enabling secure, resilient services used by millions.

Qualifications

• Designing complex technical solutions across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments.
• Using architectural principles, standards, patterns and best practice to guide technology decisions and solution design.
• Mentoring architects and guiding multiple delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Explaining design decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Set architectural direction for HAS and related platforms.
• Lead design governance and ensure alignment with DWP's long-term vision.
• Provide technical leadership across multiple delivery teams and services.

Skills

Architectural leadership

Cloud & on-premises design

Hybrid environments

Microservices & API-led architectures

Stakeholder communication

Job description

DWP Digital's Health Assessment Service is seeking a Lead Technical Architect to define architectural direction, shaping modern cloud and on‑premises platforms that support health and disability benefit assessments across the UK.

You will mentor architects, guide multiple delivery teams, and ensure designs align with the long-term architectural vision while enabling secure, resilient services used by millions.