Senior Technical Architect - Public Sector Digital Strategy

Government Digital Service; West of England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. The OCTO directorate shapes technology strategy and standards to drive public sector digital transformation, with a focus on legacy reduction, interoperability, and responsible adoption of new tech.

As a Technical Architect you will work across disciplines, guided by a Grade 6 Principal Technical Architect, influencing senior decision makers and delivering high-priority digital challenges for millions of service users in

Qualifications

• You should work in a technical profession aligned to the Architecture, Data, IT Operations or Software Development specialisms, either within the Government Digital and Data Framework, or in a similar large-scale digital-first commercial environment.
• You should also hold or be working towards relevant industry certifications for your technical specialism.

Responsibilities

• lead on research and pieces of work, supporting the Principal Technical Architect to develop a 10-year strategy within your specialism
• work with stakeholders to shape government digital strategy, translating complex technical concepts into straightforward language to influence senior decision makers
• supporting the delivery of technologies that have a positive impact on users
• developing a network of peers, building credibility and improving communication
• promoting your work through speaking engagements and hosting community events
• helping to upskill others within OCTO and GDS in your specialist area

Skills

Technical architecture

Stakeholder engagement

Cloud strategy

AI/ML platforms

Job description

Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. The OCTO directorate shapes technology strategy and standards to drive public sector digital transformation, with a focus on legacy reduction, interoperability, and responsible adoption of new tech.

As a Technical Architect you will work across disciplines, guided by a Grade 6 Principal Technical Architect, influencing senior decision makers and delivering high-priority digital challenges for millions of service users in