Senior Technical Architect (Solutions)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent digital service agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Technical Architect to lead the design of IT solutions guiding major digital transformations. The role involves collaborating with teams to ensure the delivery of effective solutions that enhance user experience. Strong experience in application design and an ability to mentor others are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Experienced in application design within digital services.
• Confident in complex digital environments.
• Able to provide expert technology advice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical design of systems and services.
• Assure quality of services and systems.
• Mentor team members.

Skills

Application design

Technical design leadership

Architectural governance

Cross-government alignment

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 Senior Technical Architects experienced in application design, 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.

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.