As a Technical Architect with cloud (AWS/Azure) experience, you will play a key role in designing and building robust, secure, and scalable technical architectures that address complex organisational challenges. Working in agile, collaborative environments, you will translate business requirements into future-proof technical solutions, undertaking structured analysis to identify root causes, reuse opportunities, and effective design approaches.You will build trusted partnerships across diverse teams and technologies, communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and guide architectural decisions in line with governance and assurance processes, championing continuous improvement and innovation throughout delivery.What you will doAnalyse existing systems to recommend improvements or new technologies that address organisational needs and enhance security.Contribute to solution design by creating and reviewing technical patterns, ensuring alignment with broader departmental or cross-government strategies.Support integration of new systems into existing infrastructures, documenting precise technical approaches and standards.Own one or more digital components, guiding design, implementation, and continuous improvement throughout the delivery lifecycle.Collaborate across teams and suppliers to identify reusable components, reduce technical debt, and drive consistent architectural practices.Evaluate outcomes of projects or solutions, capturing best practices, lessons learned, and opportunities for further innovation.Adhere to governance requirements and assurance frameworks, ensuring solutions meet relevant policies, standards, and compliance requirements.What you will bring (Essential Criteria)Knowledge of cloud computing (AWS or Azure).Designing and delivering quality services with strong technical grounding.Driving innovation and continuous improvement in solution design, of both business facing and supporting capabilities.Navigating complex landscapes of technologies, suppliers, and cross-government teams.Applying agile development and DevOps principles, following robust engineering standards.Shaping or contributing to technical roadmaps and strategies.Additional InformationYour CV and Personal Statement will both be assessed. Your Personal Statement should clearly evidence your experience against the essential skills, using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Make full use of the word count to create a comprehensive and compelling application. STAR - https://lnkd.in/gs8mx4WNUseful support on Home Office recruitment process including: Success Profiles tips video, Personal Statement tips, Video/Interview tips video - https://lnkd.in/er9kHw5VInformation on the Pay Framework Allowance (PFA) - https://lnkd.in/e3YnyGdGDiscover more about our work by watching this DDaT video https://lnkd.in/e4aHnawpPlease note - 3+ years UK residency is typically required to be eligible for SC Clearance and unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr