Job descriptionDBS Technical Architects support DBS with the design and transition of shared service capabilities to meet the needs of UK Defence and its stakeholders. DBS Technical Architects ensure that Defence procurement, financial and human resource capabilities are designed and delivered in line with effective standards and strategies to meet Defence shared service capability and technology modernisation goals. The roles work as an integral part of the DBS Architecture Profession team to ensure all delivered services integrate cleanly into DBS business, technology, application, and data architecture layers. DBS Technical Architects support the implementation of the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) strategy for DBS and the vision set by the Chief Technology Officer. The post holder will: Collaborate with architects across the enterprise to assess change impacts and ensure a coherent delivery approach. Providing support and advice to other architects who are undertaking the design of new business solutions Design solutions in line with MoD design and security policy and gain approvals through the DBS Technical Design Authority governance forum. Design models and reference artifacts enabling re-use of solution components supporting other architects to conform to required processes and standards. Ensure that new business capabilities are designed for clean integration with existing services. Considering service, applications, data and technology architectural layers and including through life compliance with business and technology policy and strategy Support development of governance, processes, and tooling to monitor and manage new business design, delivery and usage across the DBS enterprise Engage with MOD, industry, and government wide leaders and technical / service experts to identify and implement best architecture practice solutions to meet business needs. Support proofs of concept for technologies and services new to DBS. Support, coach and mentor colleagues in adapting to new delivery approaches as a result of architectural design changes. Ensure architectures are compliant with DBS technical principles and contribute to achievement of the DBS Digital, Data and Technology Strategy aims