Senior Technical Architect (Solutions)

Government Recruitment Service; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is looking for a Senior Technical Architect to lead the design of IT solutions for major digital transformations. The role involves collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring that technical choices align with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in designing complex systems and a strong background in governance and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing IT solutions in complex digital environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate with stakeholders and vendors.
• Strong understanding of security and quality standards in IT architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of systems and services.
• Ensure quality and alignment with government strategies.
• Provide expert advice and recommendations on technology choices.

Skills

Technical design leadership

Mentoring teams

Cross-government alignment

Architectural governance

Job description

Do you want work collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe?

Do you want to help support millions of our claimants by designing user-friendly digital services?

If so, these roles may be perfect for you!

We are looking for experienced Senior Technical Architects who are confident working on products and services in a complex digital environment, where you’ll be supporting major initiatives within DWP Digital.

You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across DWP Digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, and providing expert advice to drive technology choices.

The roles will include the design, oversight and architecture governance of IT solutions that support DWP customers.

You will work closely with vendors, evaluating and ensuring that third party technical solutions and services meet the organisation's strategic goals, quality standards, security, and cost constraints.

This includes reviewing supplier provided architectures and documentation, providing feedback and assurance, and ensuring solutions meet with internal requirements and governance.

This is an exciting time to join us. You’ll shape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional products and services that work for everyone.

A Senior Technical Architect (Solutions) works with multiple projects or teams on problems that require broad architectural thinking.

At this role level, you will:

• Be responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions.
• Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government.
• Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment.
• Provide mentoring within teams.