Technical Architect (Applications) (44,241 to 58,997)

ENGINEERINGUK; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions (28.9%+)

25 days leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

DVLA in Swansea is seeking a Technical Architect (Applications) to design end-to-end technical solutions for complex business problems. You will collaborate with IT service creation, engineers and stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable designs that are buildable by delivery teams.

The role sits in a hybrid working arrangement with a base salary listed as 44,241 with an additional Digital and Data allowance up to 14,756, reflecting a total package depending on assessed skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Strong background in designing end-to-end technical solutions.
• Clear communicator able to work across engineering, delivery and business teams.
• Proactive problem-solver balancing strategic needs with delivery.
• Experience leading technical design and governance.
• Committed to delivering high-quality, workable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end technical solutions for complex business problems.
• Balance strategic alignment with practical delivery and governance.
• Collaborate with engineers, delivery managers and stakeholders.
• Justify and communicate design decisions to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Identify opportunities to reuse components and improve architectures.

Skills

Technical architecture depth

Architectural thinking

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

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Technical Architect (Applications) (44,241 to 58,997)

Location

Swansea

About the job

Are you a Technical Architect with genuine technical depth who thrives on designing solutions collaboratively?

If you're someone who works alongside engineers and stakeholders to turn complex problems into deliverable designs, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the Kings birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

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Job description

In this role you'll work closely with IT Service Creation to design end-to-end technical solutions for complex business problems. You'll need to balance strategic alignment with practical delivery designing solutions that are secure and scalable while remaining buildable by the engineering teams who deliver them. You'll also assure those solutions through delivery governance, supporting engineers and delivery managers along the way. Strong technical skills and clear communication are essential; so is the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

• Undertake structured analysis of technical issues, translating this analysis into technical designs that describe a solution.
• Be consulted about design and provide design patterns.
• Identify deeper issues that need fixing.
• Look for opportunities to collaborate and reuse components, communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Be responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions.

For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile.

Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Person specification

• Technically strong, with a sound understanding of solution design and architecture
• A clear communicator who can work across engineering, delivery, and business teams
• Collaborative, especially with the engineers who build what you design
• A proactive problem-solver who balances strategic needs with practical delivery
• Committed to producing high-quality, deliverable solutions

Additional Information

The role is part of theGovernment Digital and Data and utilises an enhanced CapabilityBased Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.

The base pay is 44,241. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to 14,756.

The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process.Here are more details on the pay framework.

Working for the DVLA Digital Team

At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect thatll wash across the nation. Here the work youre doing has the capacity to change the way 53 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative digital-led services help optimise a nation of individuals and business every single day.

To see how our people are transforming our digital services, head over to ourDVLA Digital Services Blogand, to understand more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA read ourInside DVLA blog.

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 35 hours per week.

This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation. If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Security Check

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out, candidates will be required to have at least 5 years continuous residency in the UK. All applicants for this role must ensure that they meet this minimum residency requirement - if you do not, your application will be withdrawn.

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Architect for the whole content (working)
• Architecture communication (practitioner)
• Community collaboration (practitioner)
• Technical design throughout the life cycle (practitioner)

Benefits

Alongside your salary of 44,241, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes 12,816 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

Passionate, reliable and always willing to push yourself and those around you, youll continue to seek improvement in your own role and challenge us too. Because we pride ourselves on how we approach your development. From training courses to specialist skills workshops and opportunities to grow your expertise, we thrive when you thrive. You can find out more about all of the abovehere alongside a full list of our benefits:

• Best in class learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working optionswhere we encourage a great work-life balance
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
• Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosenpension scheme
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
• Digital communities with clear career frameworks
• On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies)
• On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the Kings birthday.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Free parking

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's qualifications, skills, and potential fit within our organisation.

The selection process for this role will be:

Stage 1: Sift

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV to Inspire People (our Recruitment Partners) which outlines your experience and suitability for the role (based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria on this advert).

Upon receipt of your CV, DV