Associate Technical Architect
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Department for Transport
Listed on
22nd January 2021
Location
United Kingdom
Salary/Rate
£38654 - £42991
Type
Permanent
Start Date
ASAP
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Reporting to: Digital ArchitectAre you a digital and data professional with a passion for developing solutions beyond the immediate requirements?
Do you want to develop robust and flexible solutions that can help shape transport policy in years to come?
Are you excited by emerging technologies, cloud-only solutions and the potential for automation and AI; do you have a thirst for continual learning and personal development?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities. Job description
The Department for Transport (DfT) works to support the transport network that helps UK citizens, businesses, good and services travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to the UK moving.
Our experienced and talented Digital Service teams currently:
Provide the Digital, Data and Technology capabilities that equip everyone to work.
Drive efficiency by optimising the Department's business processes.
Increase workforce productivity by delivering smarter, better services and a digital culture.
Provide advice and expertise to policymakers on the impact of technology in the transport system.
As an Associate Technical Architect, you will be an ambassador for architecture in Digital Services and across DfT, supporting the business in develop their digital ambitions. Technical Architects will be involved in translating user needs into technical requirements and supporting the design of digital solutions that are optimised for the future. Supporting development teams during the project lifecycle ensuring the solution is developed in accordance with the technical design and meeting their delivery targets.
Responsibilities Include but not limited to:
Develop architectural patterns and solutions to complex DfT data and digital problems.
Understand and champion DfTc's digital and application principles, patterns and standards, advising stakeholders and suppliers on how to use them.
Work with the organisation and Digital Service to deliver multiple projects that require architectural thinking to meet their delivery targets.
Embed architecture governance through the Architecture Change Board ensuring architecture alignment technical designs, DfTc's architecture principles and standards and communicating their decisions.
Assess and assure new products and applications delivered by 3rd parties and ensure that DfTc has up to date knowledge of its digital and application estate across several directorates through maintenance and support of the architecture portfolio.
Support the production and implementation of the DfTc family's digital and technology strategy.
About you
You may come from an architect background or be an experienced developer looking to move into architecture, but you will already be involved in digital development in some capacity. You will be able to effectively communicate your solutions in order to influence digital strategy and priorities to a range of stakeholders. You will have a pro-active approach to problem solving and be creative in delivering solutions, identifying new areas of software process improvement within your given area. To apply for this role, follow the link to Civil Service jobs to upload your CV and Personal Statement.
