Technical Architect

Government Recruitment Service; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the City of London is looking for a Technical Designer to lead the overall technical design of services aimed at improving public services. The role involves aligning with user needs and organisational goals while leading specialist teams in an agile environment. Experience in cloud architecture, particularly Python/Django and Node.js/React, is essential to drive innovation and solve complex problems.

Qualifications

• Experience with cloud services like AWS and Azure.
• Strong background in leading technical projects.
• Ability to work in agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Define and champion the technical strategy for services.
• Lead technical specialists across multiple projects.
• Design and ensure open-source systems in agile environments.
• Provide technical governance and present designs to boards.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical direction influence

Agile methodologies

Cloud architecture

User-centred design

Tools

Python/Django

Node.js/React

AWS

Azure

Job description

About the role

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) has a clear mission - to grow the economy. Our role is to help businesses invest, grow and export to create jobs and opportunities right across the country. We do this in three ways.

Firstly, we help to build a strong, competitive business environment, where consumers are protected and companies rewarded for treating their employees properly.

Secondly, we open international markets and ensure resilient supply chains. This can be through Free Trade Agreements, trade facilitation and multilateral agreements.

Finally, we work in partnership with businesses every day, providing advance, finance and deal-making support to those looking to start up, invest, export and grow.

The Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) directorate develops and operates tools and services to support us in this mission.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the overall technical design of services, ensuring they meet user needs, align with organisational goals, and adhere to time and budget constraints. You will also contribute to portfolio-level strategy and governance, helping to shape the future of digital delivery at DBT.

Our technology stack includes Python/Django, Node.js/React within cloud services such as AWS and Azure. We optimise our architecture for change, enabling continuous improvement and innovation.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, influencing technical direction, and fostering inclusive, high-performing teams. Above all, you will be motivated by the opportunity to improve public services and challenge the status quo where needed.

You will:

• Define and champion the technical strategy for services, ensuring alignment with user needs, business goals, and DDaT standards.
• Lead technical specialists across multiple projects, solving complex architectural challenges.
• Design and assure open-source, user-centred systems in agile environments.
• Own the technical design and evolution of services, including integration and interoperability.
• Provide technical governance and present designs to boards such as the Technical Design Authority.
• Build cloud solution designs and ensure they meet quality, security, and performance standards.
• Collaborate with architects across DBT to ensure alignment and coherence.
• Horizon scan for emerging technologies and assess their relevance to DBT.
• Contribute to the architecture community, sharing knowledge and mentoring peers.
• Support recruitment and capability development within the technical architecture profession.