Principal Technical Architect
£100,000 per annum
Bedford
Permanent
Hybrid Working
Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Principal Technical Architect.
The role
* Set technical direction and strategy, making enterprise-level decisions on digital technologies and product selections to align with architectural vision and business needs.
* Plan and deliver a prioritised schedule of work, securing stakeholder agreement and maintaining technical artefacts in relevant repositories.
* Act as a Service Assessor, ensuring compliance with the Government Service Standard and architectural principles.
* Promote reuse and scalability across services, reducing duplication and driving integration by default.
* Lead and inspire a team of Technical Architects to deliver high-quality outputs aligned with strategic priorities.
* Define how we build and operate user-centred, open-source digital systems in an agile environment.
* Communicate technical vision across multi-disciplinary teams and influence decision‑makers to drive digital transformation.
* Shape technical governance and assurance across Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT), ensuring compliance with frameworks and standards.
* Lead the Technical Architecture community, setting standards for tools, techniques, and fostering an inclusive culture.
Key accountabilities
* Proven experience leading technical teams and delivering user‑centred services in an agile environment.
* Expertise in shaping and influencing technical strategies, standards, patterns, and policies.
* Strong knowledge of cloud‑first architectures and building applications that leverage cloud capabilities.
* Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
* Broad technical knowledge across the web stack, from front‑end development to infrastructure and networking.
Experience and skills
* Experience introducing practices such as Test‑Driven Development (TDD), CI/CD pipelines, version control with Git, and DevOps.
* Experience applying the UK Government Service Standard and conducting service assessments.
* Experience mentoring and supporting colleagues in multi‑disciplinary teams.
What We Offer
* Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays
* Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary)
* Interest‑free loan for season tickets for buses and trains
* Cycle to work Scheme
* Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs
* Life assurance scheme
* Give as you earn scheme
* Employee assistance programme (EAP)
* PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing)
* Enhanced family and sick pay
* Paid volunteering (2 days a year)
* Recognition Scheme
* Discounts portal to numerous retailers
Flexible Working
Hybrid working is the standard approach, with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. The number of days you can work from home will be determined primarily by business needs and personal circumstances.
Inclusive Working Environment
We foster an inclusive environment embracing diversity, equity, and belonging, and support networks for LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and more.
About Us
The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a modern office, and is dedicated to helping people across the UK.
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