Technical Architect Vehicle Certification Agency-SEO
Location: Bristol
Salary: The base pay is £44,198. In addition to this role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £13,202. Job grade: Senior Executive Officer. Contract type: Permanent. Working pattern: Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time.
About the job
We are focused on improving vehicle safety and environmental protection by providing robust testing and certification to national and internationally recognised standards. This body is part of the Department of Transport as the designated UK Vehicle Type Approval Authority. With more than 40 years of experience, we have become one of the largest and well-respected approval bodies. The position has been built on a reputation for technical expertise and quality, which is at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for a Technical Architect to join our Digital Services & Technology Team to work with engineers and product specialists to develop innovative products that are part of end-to-end services across the department. You will provide technical and architecture expertise to design solutions that users need, test concepts, and work with internal groups, third parties and external suppliers. You will lead the development of digital services with user needs at the heart of everything, helping transform VCA for the future. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to define how we work and ensure systems are adaptable.
Your duties include but are not limited to
* Accountable, and provide assurance, to the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) on the technical and security products and solution designs produced by VCA and 3rd-party suppliers.
* Produce technical and solutions architecture that are compliant with the digital strategy, roadmap, principles, systems and service levels; consider wider government strategy within the VCA architecture.
* Define and prioritise non-functional requirements and assess solutions against them.
* Understand business requirements and support business analysts in assessing how different solutions meet or do not meet requirements.
* Provide options analysis and recommendations to support the selection of new technology and solutions.
* Identify technical and security risks and issues and ensure formal documentation with mitigations.
* Liaise and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders to translate designs into business solutions.
* Lead the technical design of systems and services and justify design decisions.
* Provide mentoring and develop the architect profession within the Digital Services team at VCA.
* Develop and establish architectural principles, policies, standards and reference architectures.
* Design and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap.
Person specification
To apply, you will need:
* Knowledge of Dynamics 365, Business Central and the Microsoft Power Platform.
* Digitally and technically literate, able to engage with technical staff, suppliers and stakeholders to define the best solutions in line with VCA & Government strategy.
* Experience designing and reviewing complex technical delivery projects.
* Experience liaising with external and internal teams to ensure timely provisioning and implementation of quality, scalable and secure technical solutions.
* Experience of IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and on-premise solutions and when/how to implement them.
* Experience working with suppliers to contribute to and assure detailed technical architectures and designs.
* Ability to cope in a technically complex and transformational environment and respond calmly to changing aspirations within constraints.
* Ability to influence stakeholders to adopt solutions that best support business needs.
* Ability to articulate trade-offs between different solution options.
* Familiarity with architecture methods/tools such as TOGAF, Archimate and UML.
Additional information
* A minimum of 60% of working time should be spent at your principal workplace or on location testing. Occasional travel to other VCA sites.
* Part-time applicants are welcome, with a minimum of 30 hours per week.
* Government Digital and Data Profession Pay Framework applies and provides access to a Digital and Data allowance.
* The role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £13,202; the exact value is based on skills and experience demonstrated through the selection process.
* Licences: Full UK Driver’s Licence.
Behaviours
* Seeing the Big Picture
* Changing and Improving
* Communicating and Influencing
Technical skills
* Making architectural decisions (Skill level: working)
* Strategy Design (Skill Level: working)
* Technical design throughout the life cycle (Skill Level: working)
Benefits
Your wellbeing is important to us, and we offer a wide range of benefits. See the attached candidate pack for more information.
Selection process and how to apply
This vacancy uses Success Profiles to assess Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. You will be asked to submit a CV and a 1000-word personal statement. Details are on the application form. The sift is scheduled for w/c 14 October; interviews are likely to be held w/c 24 October. Dates may change with notice provided. You are encouraged to review the role profile, as you may be assessed against any criteria. Your Technical Skills will be assessed against the Government Digital and Data Framework.
Stage 1: Initial Experience-Based Sift. Stage 2: In-person Interview. Merit List: candidates on the merit list may be considered for suitable positions as opportunities arise. Visa sponsorship is not available. Reasonable adjustments available for candidates with disabilities. For accessibility issues with attachments, contact the email in the advert. If you cannot access information on our website, email DRGComms@dft.gov.uk for assistance.
Note: This description is a refinement of the original job posting to improve readability while preserving the information provided.
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