Technology Lead, Harrogate

North Yorkshire Council; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Emerging Technology Lead to join their new team. This hybrid role involves leading the development of ET solutions that leverage AI, cloud, and automation. Ideal candidates will have a solid programming background, knowledge in cloud computing, and familiarity with generative AI. The council offers great benefits including a local pension scheme and employee discounts.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution

Salary sacrifice schemes

Employee discount benefits

Travel loans

Health Assured support for wellbeing

Qualifications

• Proven track record in programming from prototype to production.
• Strong knowledge in Cloud Computing and platforms.
• Practical knowledge of generative AI is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead research and design of ET solutions.
• Collaborate with technology and business services.
• Translate complex business needs into technical outcomes.

Skills

Cloud Computing

Programming

Generative AI knowledge

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Are you passionate about being at the forefront of Emerging Technology including AI?

Are you a senior developer with knowledge of cloud?

An exciting opportunity has arisen in North Yorkshire Council for a dynamic and experienced Emerging Technology (ET) Lead to join our newly formed Emerging Technology Team to drive innovation from concept to production and refine what is possible in local government.

The role is hybrid with expectation to attend offices in North Yorkshire when required including County Hall Northallerton – typically 2 days/week in the office.

What You Can Bring

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in programming (from prototype to production), and strong knowledge in Cloud Computing and platforms such as Azure and AWS etc. Practical knowledge of generative AI (e.g. GPT, Gemini) is desirable but not essential.

The Role

As the ET Lead, you will play a pivotal role in delivering cutting-edge emerging technologies that harness AI, automation, machine learning and LoT etc.

You will be responsible for;

·leading the research, design, prototype, pilot and scale up ET solutions that solve business challenges.

·leading a specialist matrix team

·collaborating with colleagues across technology and business services

·ensuring the scalability, reliability and security of the solutions.

·working closely with vendors and stakeholders across the business

·translate complex business needs into robust technical outcome.

You will join innovation and collaboration network in public sector, share and promote NYC ambition at national level.

The Service

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) Technology Services provides effective ICT services across the North Yorkshire region, supporting 10,500 staff and 625,000 citizens.

Our mission is to drive innovation and efficiency, continually improving ICT services within the council and externally to businesses, communities, and volunteers. Following NYC’s transformation into a unitary authority in 2023, Technology Services plays a critical role in consolidating, improving, and developing our networks, infrastructure, and systems. Inspired to become a Centre of Excellence, we are running ET projects purposefully alongside convergence work.

Why work for us?

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of great benefits to help you financially and make life a bit easier.

These include:

·a local government pension scheme with 18.1% employer contribution

·salary sacrifice schemes

·employee discount benefits including shopping, supermarkets, gym discounts and more!

·travel loans

·Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

Click on our Total Rewards Brochure at the bottom of this advert to see the full range of benefits.

Contact

For more information, or an informal conversation about the role, please contactJenny Pan,[e-mail],01609767165.

Key Dates

Closing Date: Sunday 10^thAugust

Interview Date: Wednesday 20^thand Thursday 21^stAugust

Key Documents:

Job Description.docx

Total Rewards Brochure

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

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