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Principal Architect for Cloud Services

3 months ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom The Scottish Government Full time

Position Overview

The Scottish Government is committed to enhancing its digital landscape through the initiative, "A Changing Nation: How Scotland Will Thrive in a Digital World." This role of Senior Platform Architect is crucial for developing shared technological frameworks that can be utilized across various public sector entities. The position is part of the Cloud and Digital Services Division, which is dedicated to improving public service efficiency by creating common platforms and component technologies.

The ScotPayments team, a dynamic unit within this division, aims to revolutionize the management of financial transactions across the Scottish Government. Their mission is to design, construct, and oversee a reliable payment service that operates on a unified platform, facilitating transactions involving businesses, charities, citizens, and governmental bodies.

Currently in the beta stage, the ScotPayments team is focusing on outbound payments for key partners. To advance to the next stage of development, they are seeking a Senior Platform Architect. The successful candidate will thrive in an agile setting, playing a vital role in establishing an operational payment platform. Key responsibilities include overseeing the architecture, development, and support to ensure the smooth functioning of outbound payments for designated organizations.

DDaT role offering a Pay Supplement of £5,000 after a qualifying period

Hybrid Working with a base location in Edinburgh

Key Responsibilities

  • Platform Design and Development
  • Architectural Design: Spearhead the design and development of scalable, secure, and high-performance platform architecture.
  • Technology Selection: Assess and choose suitable technologies and tools to facilitate platform development and operations.
  • Leadership and Collaboration
  • Team Leadership: Mentor and guide development teams, ensuring compliance with architectural best practices and standards.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to align with business objectives and technical requirements.
  • Performance and Optimization
  • Performance Monitoring: Establish and implement performance metrics to evaluate platform efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Continuous Improvement: Identify and pursue opportunities for platform optimization and enhancement.
  • Security and Compliance
  • Security Standards: Ensure that platform architecture complies with security best practices and regulatory requirements.
  • Risk Management: Recognize potential risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring platform stability and security.
  • Innovation and Strategy
  • Innovation Leadership: Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies to foster innovation within the platform.
  • Strategic Planning: Contribute to the strategic planning of platform evolution and the long-term technology roadmap.

Essential Criteria & Qualifications

Application Process

Candidates are required to discuss their intention to apply with their current line manager to facilitate agreement on release dates.