Technical Architect Data Services and Analytics (DSA) - HO - SEO
Government Digital & Data -
The Digital Data and Technology (DDaT) profession enable the Home Office to keep the UK safe and secure. They do this by designing, building, and running the services that help people apply for visas or passports, support policing and counter-terrorism operations, and protect the UK’s borders.
Data Services and Analytics (DSA) consist of technical and non-technical professionals from a wide variety of backgrounds, we are the hub of data expertise within the department. We support our teams with structured learning, both formal and on-the-job, mentoring and feedback. We embrace diversity and inclusion to ensure we represent the public we serve, and we are passionate about fair treatment and the wellbeing of our colleagues as part of our ambitions to be a brilliant Civil Service. By joining Data Services and Analytics now, you can help drive forward our aim to become recognised as the leading provider of data insight services in Government.
Team members have specialised knowledge and a calling to build on it. We want the best people to come to the Home Office and work in the diverse roles and communities they’re passionate about. This is how we produce exceptional outcomes.
Due to business requirements this post is available on a full time/flexible working basis. Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. Where this is the case, employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in the office. Applicants can raise any queries to the email address at the bottom of the advert.
We value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from the widest diversity of backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. We particularly encourage applications from women, people with disabilities and LGBT+ as they are currently under-represented in the Home Office at this grade level. Appointments will be made on merit based on fair and open competition.
Job description
A Technical Architect is responsible for the design and build of Technical Architecture. As a Technical Architect, you will undertake structured analysis of technical issues, translating this analysis into technical designs that describe a solution. You will be consulted on design and can provide design patterns. You will identify the deeper issues that need fixing and look for opportunities to collaborate and reuse components, communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will be able to build effective partnerships with diverse teams across multiple locations and technologies.
Your main day to day activities will be:
- Analysing existing systems to ensure they offer adequate security and meet the needs of the organisation
- Recommending technologies or improvements to enhance systems to support project goals, based on the analysis of systems’ needs and requirements of the business
- Inputting into the design and review processes for new solutions and services by developing and documenting the proposed technical design for the integration and implementation of the solution
- Supporting the creation of detailed plans for the integration of new systems architecture into existing infrastructure
- Owning a digital component(s) and ensuring the design and solution fit with the wider designs
- Understanding and adhering to governance and assurance processes
Person specification
Essential skills
You’ll have a demonstrable passion for Technical Architecture, with the following skills or some experience in:
- Designing quality services, with a strong technical ability and proven technical background.
- Striving for technical excellence and innovation solution design.
- Navigating the complex landscapes of technologies, 3rd party suppliers, internal and cross-government teams.
- Working with Agile development experience using DevOps principles and good engineering principles.
- Understanding of a technical roadmap and strategy.
- Understanding of the technical requirements to implement, design and manage associated technologies.
The essential skills listed above are reflective of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession Career Framework (based on the industry standard SFIA framework- Use the levels of responsibility to understand what would be expected for each technical skill listed).
Please see below for the relevant skills for your role:
Strategy & Architecture:
- Strategy and Planning
o Strategic Planning (ITSP) – Level 3
o Innovation (INOV) – Level 3
o Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) – Level 3
o Solution Architecture (ARCH) – Level 3
- Advice & Guidance
o Consultancy (CNSL) – Level 3
o Specialist Advice (TECH) – Level 3
Technical skills
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Strategic Planning (ITSP) – Level 3
- Innovation (INOV) – Level 3
- Enterprise and Business Architecture (STPL) – Level 3
- Solution Architecture (ARCH) – Level 3
- Consultancy (CNSL) – Level 3
- Specialist Advice (TECH) – Level 3
