Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your vision will define the future of the council’s entire technology landscape? As a Lead Technical Architect (Digital), you’ll be responsible for leading the technical design and strategy for Digital Products. Working closely with stakeholders across the business, you’ll translate complex business needs into robust technical designs, collaborating with developers, business analysts and service design professionals to bring them to life. Join a great organisation The largest County in the country, North Yorkshire includes stunning coastlines, national parks, market towns and is a beautiful place to live and work. The council is forward thinking and passionate about providing excellent service to its residents and tourists. The Technology service plays a vital role in supporting the organisation and is driving forward to be the most innovative and high performing technology provider. Job Summary The council is investing in a number of its core solutions such as CRM and Contact Centre as a Service using cloud services in order to support new services. Your role will include: Set technical direction and make enterprise-level decisions on digital technologies Translating business problems into technical designs, aligning user needs with objectives Build and maintain technical roadmaps, looking ahead for future opportunities or blockers, and ensuring decisions by development teams align with the strategy Development of technology strategies that meet business needs Technical governance of technology projects Lead market research, procurement and delivery of innovative solutions from suppliers. Provide advice and guidance on Cloud based platforms and their toolsets and features You will be reporting to the Enterprise Architect within the Technology Service. Experience / Qualifications Experience In depth understanding of the business and technical issues associated with the analysis, design, development and support of technology applications. Knowledge of software and systems development methods A deep understanding of modern software development, engineering practices, delivery cycles, and technology processes Strong understanding of modern digital technology across areas such as microservices, event driven architectures, AI, hybrid cloud, modern cloud deployment models, DevOps, cybersecurity, and resilience by design. What we can offer… The service has embraced modern work practices, enabling colleagues to work from home, other offices and client premises. We come together as a team for development, connection and collaboration, otherwise we work where its most productive to do so. You will be provided with technology to enable efficient and effective work, ensuring that you are connected and well supported. You will have the full support of the service to enable you to develop both knowledge and skills to help further progress your career. You are provided with a comprehensive benefits package: with an excellent employer defined pension scheme, enhanced holidays, flexible working to help you thrive at home and well as work, salary sacrifice car, cycle and technology, childcare schemes, package of ‘Everybody Benefits’ shopping vouchers, discounts and more. Please see our total rewards brochure for more information. The role offers Hybrid Working, with expectation to attend offices in North Yorkshire when required including County Hall Northallerton More Information For further information contact Robert Sorley on 01609 533014 or email robert.sorley@northyorks.gov.uk .