Solutions Architect

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The Opportunity We are looking for 4 Solutions Architect.As a Solutions Architect you'll enjoy a diverse range of work, while growing your expertise across different areas of the technical delivery stack. You'll be a valued member of an inclusive, professional team embedded into the full project lifecycle. Collaborating with Data and Enterprise Architects, you'll also have the opportunity to promote, shape and influence the architecture community. It's one of the most interesting and sought-after roles in the Parliamentary Digital Service. Your duties will be highly varied and include:acting as the technical lead on projects and programmes, giving direction and guidance to support early-stage strategic decision makingworking as part of a multi-disciplinary project team, to identify requirements and design technical solutions that meet cyber-security standardsconsulting with Digital Service colleagues and senior stakeholders to understand problems and ensure that all relevant business areas are represented when designing solutionscreating and maintaining the High-Level Designs for solutions and presenting them to technical governance, security accreditation and assurance bodiesmanaging relationships between internal and external suppliers, acting as the technical lead for analysis, procurement, design, and delivery What You NeedTo act as technical delivery lead, you'll need experience of working in an architecture or technical solution design function.With this, you'll bring:analytical and technical skills covering a variety of areas, including cloud services, RDBMS and integration technologies, networking, security, SaaS and COTSa good understanding of Cyber Security technology, like Identity and Access Management and Application Securitythe ability to take responsibility for the design and delivery of the full application cycle for end-to-end solutions, identifying and managing riskcustomer focus, with the ability to empathise with stakeholders and manage competing expectationsstrong leadership capability, along with excellent planning and organisational skillsthe ability to work collaboratively to solve technical and business problems, challenging the status quo to get better resultsthe ability to pass security clearance, backed by the right to work in the UKAbout The TeamProviding architectural, design and data guidance to project teams, the Solution, Information and Data Architecture team enables the development and delivery of a variety of valuable IT and business services across UK Parliament. From Enterprise Resource Planning to systems for managing digital voting, and from archive-related projects to the new Elizabeth Tower participation experience and more, our work spans a diverse portfolio of technical solutions. It's an exciting time, as we work to lead real change in the delivery of Parliamentary digital services. To support our ambition, we're growing our team of Architects who will be vital to the successful evolution of projects into Business as Usual.About UsUK Parliament is steeped in history and tradition. It is an important part of UK life and we need to ensure as many people as possible can engage with its work. This is why we are at the start of a huge transformation programme powered by technology. The Parliamentary Digital Service (PDS) works with the House of Commons and the House of Lords with all their IT and digital needs. We are here to realise the digital ambitions of a modern Parliament and welcome you to join us in building a digital democracy.Our PackagePlease refer to our Candidate Information Pack for a full list of our benefits which include:up to 35 days annual leave in addition to bank holidaysgenerous maternity pay policy up to 6 months full paygreat pension scheme options (contributory and non-contributory)on-site subsidised gym, nursery, catering, post office, travel office and GPflexible options including hybrid working and family friendly policiesHow To ApplyPlease make sure you're clear on the requirements of the role. These can be found in the Job Description and Candidate Information Pack. You will need to upload your CV detailing your career to date and overall statement showing how you meet up to the first three criteria (max 1200 words) from "the requirements" from the job description. Our application process is anonymous, so please remove any personal information from it. Apply By: Interviews: 3rd and 4th November 2022Format: Presentation + Panel Interview (Remote)Our CultureFor our people, we provide an amazing opportunity to bring their talents to an institution that sits right at the heart of society in the UK. We are helping to change UK Parliament and strengthen democracy. What matters here is your potential for growth and your commitment to playing your part in our ongoing success.We are passionate about providing an environment which promotes inclusion, diversity and equality. Regardless of your age, gender, ethnicity, beliefs or any of the other things that make you, you. We welcome applications from people who feel under-represented in the workforce. This includes those who may feel disadvantaged because of their socioeconomic circumstances.