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Lead Technical Architect – Digital Architecture and Design
Scottish Development International. Lead design and review processes for new solutions and services .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Technical Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Solutions while leading design processes and ensuring compliance with security and operational requirements. Proven ability to mentor teams and contribute to strategic technical roadmaps and architecture governance.
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Technical ArchitectureCybersecurity ExpertiseCloud SolutionsLeadership and MentoringArchitecture Governance
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Hard Skills
Technical DesignSolution IntegrationSecurity RequirementsOperational RequirementsArchitecture StandardsUser Experience DesignData Centre ManagementNetworkingMobile SolutionsIterative Design
Soft Skills
NegotiationConsensus BuildingDecision MakingCollaborationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Digital Services PlatformsTransformation ProgrammesReference ArchitecturesTechnical Strategy
Certifications & Qualifications
Baseline Personnel Security Standard
Industry Keywords
Government Digital and Data Profession Capability FrameworkCivil Service Nationality RulesHome Office Compliance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead design and review processes for new solutions and services
- Evidence Secure by Design principles in technical designs
- Create iterative technical designs aligned with user needs, system requirements, security considerations and organisational objectives
- Contribute to departmental technical strategy and roadmap
- Present technology recommendations and improvement opportunities to senior leaders
- Act as a subject matter expert across cybersecurity, cloud, data centre, storage, networking, mobile and infrastructure user experience
- Manage, coach and mentor Technical Architects
- Develop and document technical designs for solution integration and implementation
- Contribute to architecture governance and promote technical architecture standards
- Ensure technical designs meet security and operational requirements
- Evaluate implemented solutions and identify lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities
- Provide leadership across national digital services, platforms, shared capabilities and transformation programmes
- Develop and maintain architecture standards, reference architectures and guidance
- Collaborate with engineers, delivery managers, designers, product specialists, business areas and delivery teams
Requirements
What you’ll need- Ability to understand complex technology landscapes
- Experience collaborating with third-party suppliers, internal teams and cross-government teams across multiple projects
- Ability to balance conflicting requirements and interests, negotiate consensus, and justify architectural design decisions
- Experience managing human resource activities, including interviewing, selection/hiring and performance assessments
- Ability to work unsupervised in a dynamic environment with fluid priorities and high uncertainty
- Technical Architect skills aligned to the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework
- Behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture (Level 4) and Making Effective Decisions (Level 4)
- CV and supporting statement of no more than 750 words
- Successful candidates must complete Baseline Personnel Security Standard checks
- Must meet relevant Home Office eligibility and compliance requirements if sponsorship is used
- Must comply with Civil Service Nationality Rules
Benefits
Comp & perks- £4,000 annual GDD pay supplement, paid monthly
- 35-hour working week
- Flexible hybrid working
- Flexi-leave
- Civil Service pension
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Professional development frameworks, skills and development routes
- Skilled Worker sponsorship option, subject to eligibility
- Healthy work-life balance
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Global Government Digital and Data profession community