Lead Technical Architect

As a Lead Technical Architect, you will proactively shape and deliver designs for application and infrastructure solutions across multiple projects or teams.

You will ensure solutions align with the wider enterprise architecture and strategic goals, leveraging modern technologies to drive innovative outcomes, particularly focussed on using cloud solutions.

Collaborating with a range of stakeholders including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners, you will balance near-term delivery with long-term scalability, security, and maintainability.

You will define and evolve technical roadmaps, advise on strategic technology investments, and identify opportunities for continual improvement.

Through clear, concise communication, you will secure buy-in for architectural initiatives and mentor junior architects to foster a high-performing architecture community.

By evaluating emerging trends, incorporating lessons learned, and championing best practices, you will keep the technical estate flexible and future-proof, positioning the organisation for ongoing success.

The roles under this campaign cover a number of Home Office Digital portfolios including:
Police & Public Protection Technology (PPPT);
Migration and Borders Technology Portfolio (MBTP); the Automation Centre and Enablers (corporate back office) Portfolio.

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