Digital Technology Delivery / Technical Architect - Colchester City Council
Colchester City Council
Fixed Term, Full Time
£48,245 per annum
Location: Colchester
Please note this vacancy may close at any time, once sufficient applications have been received, therefore early submission of your application is encouraged.
ECC are delighted to be advertising this role on behalf of Colchester City Council - please submit your application !
About the Role
We’re seeking a visionary, experienced Technology Delivery / Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge IT solutions across our Council. You will be joining at an exciting time as the Council prepares for the National devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), where you will be involved with planning, implementing and supporting new systems and networks for the resulting new organisation. You’ll be responsible for managing and working with a team of three experienced technical engineers who maintain the Council’s cloud based and physical infrastructure, so a good, working knowledge of Microsoft Azure is essential
Key Responsibilities
1. The availability, security and maintenance of the Council’s Cloud Based and physical network environment.
2. Ensure the Council’s infrastructure is capable of supporting the Digital Strategy and the Public Sector Network (PSN) as we move to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF)
3. Collaborate with the rest of the Digital Team including the Managers, to assist with meeting the Digital Strategy and leading the Technical Design Authority (TDA)
4. Providing support and advice to Council Officers and Councillors when required.
5. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate, ensuring they meet the Council’s SAAS policy
6. Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and mentor team members, including working with equivalents in other Council’s across Essex.
️ Required Skills & Experience
7. Proven experience of managing systems lifecycles including the Software Development Lifecycle
8. Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and hybrid architectures
9. Expertise in infrastructure, networking, security, and software development lifecycle
10. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable Traits
11. Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation
12. Ability to simplify complexity and drive clarity
13. Comfortable working in fast-paced, agile environments
14. ITIL / Azure Fundamentals accreditation
What We Offer
15. A hybrid working environment which requires 1 day working from our main office and the rest at home
16. Opportunities for professional growth and certification
17. Flexible working arrangements
18. Pension scheme
Ready to help shape the Council’s future? and be part of a team that’s shaping tomorrow’s digital landscape.