Overview

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This is an opportunity to shape critical Home Office services that impact millions of people across the UK. As a Technical Architect, you will design and deliver robust, scalable architectures that tackle complex organisational challenges and ensure our technology is ready for the future.

You will analyse technical issues in a structured way, translating them into clear, practical solutions. Collaboration will be key: you will identify opportunities to reuse components, communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, and build trusted partnerships across diverse teams, technologies and locations.

We are building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage women, people with disabilities and LGBT+ colleagues to apply, as they are currently under-represented at this grade. Appointments are made on merit through fair and open competition.

What you will do

• Analyse existing systems to recommend improvements or new technologies that address organisational needs and enhance security.
• Contribute to solution design by creating and reviewing technical patterns, ensuring alignment with broader departmental or cross-government strategies.
• Support integration of new systems into existing infrastructures, documenting precise technical approaches and standards.
• Own one or more digital components, guiding design, implementation, and continuous improvement throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Collaborate across teams and suppliers to identify reusable components, reduce technical debt, and drive consistent architectural practices.
• Evaluate outcomes of projects or solutions, capturing best practices, lessons learned, and opportunities for further innovation.
• Adhere to governance requirements and assurance frameworks, ensuring solutions meet relevant policies, standards, and compliance requirements.

What you will bring

• Designing and delivering quality services with strong technical grounding.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in solution design.
• Navigating complex landscapes of technologies, suppliers, and cross-government teams and multidisciplinary teams.
• Applying agile development and DevOps principles, following robust engineering standards.
• Shaping or contributing to technical roadmaps and strategies as well as experience in architectural toolsets, principals and patterns.
• Understanding and implementing relevant technical requirements in associated technologies.

Additional Information

This role requires SC clearance. To meet national security vetting requirements, you typically need to have been resident in the UK for at least three years. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.

This role is available full-time or on a flexible basis. Where business needs allow, hybrid working may be possible, with at least 60% of your time spent in the office.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology and Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Government Administration

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