Lead Technical Architect

2 weeks ago

Swansea, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), we encourage applications from everyone, particularly groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. We pride ourselves on the positive impact diversity has and promote inclusivity and equality of opportunity for all. Our recruitment process is anonymised, which means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel.��

Grade:�G7�

Salary:��51,997 to �80,400�

The role is part of the and utilises an enhanced Capability�Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.

The base pay is �51,997. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to �28,403.

The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process.

Please note, the new Capability�Based Pay Framework comes into effect on 1st August 2024, and this will be the earliest available start date for this role.�

The DVLA deliver wide reaching digital services to the UK public and industry. We maintain the national record of vehicles and drivers which means we reach over 50 million people a year. If you have applied for a driving licence, changed vehicle, taxed your vehicle, or completed a vehicle enquiry you would have used one of our services.

You�ll get to work alongside our business service designers and agile software development teams and use modern and exciting technologies. Right now, we're rebuilding our services on a cloud-first platform using Containers and Serverless technologies as well as modern CI/CD tooling, so it�s a great time to join.

Do you have an understanding and experience working with cloud technologies?

If so, we would love to hear from you

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Technical Architect to join our dynamic and innovative workforce at an exciting and challenging time.��

The role holder will need to demonstrate the appetite and commitment to help drive the organisation through a significant transformation programme.��

Responsibilities�

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:���

Being responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions.Assuring other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government.Exploring the benefits of cross-government alignment.Providing mentoring within teams.Providing leadership to other architects.

For further information about the role please see the attached role profile.�

Additional information�

Applications will be accepted from full time/part time/job sharers. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week. Part time and/or flexible working may also be available subject to the needs of the business. If you have a flexible or part time working requirement, you should contact the vacancy holder in advance of making an application to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your desired working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role. To contact the vacancy holder, please use the job contact details listed under �Contact point for applicants�.�

This role will be based in Swansea, and we will be operating a hybrid working model that allows you to work between home and on-site giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work, subject to business needs and this also allows for ongoing support, development, and collaboration with colleagues.��

Therefore, the expectation is that you will spend a minimum of 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace (DVLA). We would encourage you to discuss the working arrangements for this role with us during the recruitment process.�

Person specification

You will have an Architectural / Engineering background having worked in an architect or engineering lead role delivering enterprise and cloud-based software systems.

You will also hold the following skills and experience:��

Knowledge of designing / building cloud native software on a platform such as AWS.Experience with data security principles and systems designed to protect sensitive data.Desire to create and maintain solution designs in an iterative and collaborative manner.Ability to think strategically about business, product and technical challenges.Excellent technical skills with the experience to be held accountable for technical aspects of delivering complex solutions, including end-to-end solution design, delivery governance, assurance and support for Engineers and Delivery Managers.Great interpersonal skills allowing you to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.You will be able to drive discussions with senior leaders across the agency as well as having the technical background that will enable you to easily interact and give guidance to software developers, testers and engineers.

We strive to ensure that DVLA is a great place to work where everybody can be their true self, be treated with dignity and respect, and according to their individual needs. We have a number of staff network groups run by staff to support their colleagues.��

Working for DVLA Digital

At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect that�ll wash across the nation. Here the work you�re doing has the capacity to change the way 50 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 our and, to understand more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA read our .

Behaviours

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

LeadershipSeeing the Big Picture

Technical skills

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

Benefits

Passionate, reliable and always willing to push yourself and those around you, you�ll 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 above alongside a full list of our benefits:

Best in class learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balanceA culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues Generous employer contribution of at least , depending on rate of salary and chosen pension schemelink to video?Digital communities with clear career frameworksOn-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) & 1 extra day for the King�s birthdayFree parking 

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