Senior Solution Architect

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental digital department is seeking two experienced Solution Architects to enhance their digital transformation efforts. These roles will focus on delivering effective and secure technical solutions, integrating systems, and working closely with internal and external teams. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in technical design and project management, along with the capacity to navigate governmental standards. This position offers an exciting opportunity to significantly impact the Cabinet Office's digital landscape.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing secure, efficient technical solutions.
• Proven ability to work within cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of governmental standards for accessibility and security.

Responsibilities

• Design technical solutions to bridge business and technology needs.
• Oversee technical implementation within digital delivery teams.
• Promote reusable architectural patterns and standards.

Skills

Technical design

Interoperability solutions

Project management

Collaboration

Creative problem-solving

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cloud platforms

Integration tools

Job description

The Cabinet Office is the centre of government. Its purpose is: to maintain the integrity of the Union, co-ordinate the security of the realm and sustain a flourishing democracy; to support the design and implementation of HM Government’s policies and the Prime Minister’s priorities; and to ensure the delivery of the finest public services by attracting and developing the best public servants and improving the efficiency of government.

Cabinet Office Digital is the digital hub for the Cabinet Office. Our vision is “Enabling the department through the provision of exemplary Government, Digital and data services and transformative in support of the digital transformation strategy of the organisation.

We are creating a digital culture where user needs are at the heart of everything we build and through data democratisation, automation, governance, convergence and consolidation we will support creating a Better Cabinet Office of the future.

We are transforming ourselves to be even more effective and efficient in the way we service our users needs. This exciting transformation programme will shape the organisation, our ways of working, our engagement model and our delivery engine; enabling CO Digital to become a product centric organisation; delivering through a highly matrixed portfolio of projects and programmes. As both Digital Partner and/or Digital Delivery Partner we advise and assure business units and ALBs in developing their own digital capabilities, as well as taking on delivery responsibilities ourselves where relevant.

We are seeking two highly motivated and experienced Solution Architects to join our growing Architecture Services team within Cabinet Office Digital. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in "Enabling and Transforming the Cabinet Office" through strategic architecture. Our vision is to serve as the authoritative blueprint for a cohesive, agile, and customer-centric digital department, fostering innovation and efficiency across the Cabinet Office.

As a Solution Architect, you will be crucial in translating strategic vision into actionable, effective enterprise change. You will bridge business requirements and technology solutions, designing multi-component solutions, and leading the technical vision for products and services. Your work will directly contribute to transforming the digital landscape from disparate systems into a cohesive, high-value ecosystem.

We are implementing a federated architecture model, balancing central strategic direction with the agility required by diverse digital delivery teams. This approach fosters innovation and provides a stable yet flexible foundation and design. The roles will involve working across various projects, enhancing integration between systems, promoting reusable architectural patterns, and contributing to the development of enterprise-wide capabilities. Your expertise will be crucial in shaping the technical landscape, collaborating closely with both internal teams and external partners to deliver solutions that are not only technologically sound but also adhere to rigorous government standards for security, data, and accessibility. Your work will directly enable a more connected, efficient, and effective Civil Service by leveraging common capabilities and reducing duplication across the digital landscape.

Responsibilities

• Designing robust, secure, and efficient technical solutions that bridge business requirements and technology;
• Ensuring designs support the overall technological strategy;
• Working embedded within digital delivery teams, translating project-specific requirements into architecture, and overseeing hands-on technical implementation;
• Contributing to the development of "Golden Paths" for technology choices and establishing standards and patterns;
• For one post, focusing on interoperability across various critical projects such as the Government Skills Campus, Integration Hub, Central Employee ID, and Staff Transfers. This will involve promoting common layers of capabilities and ensuring seamless integration between systems;
• For the second post, working within the Learning Frameworks 2.0 space, supporting implementation and collaborating closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to deliver effective solutions.