Locations: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford As Head of DDaT Portfolio Management , you'll shape how digital, data and technology work is planned, governed and supported, helping teams succeed while ensuring transparency, value for money and confidence at senior levels. What you'll be doing In this senior leadership role, you will: Set the strategic direction for the DDaT PMO, focusing on insight, prioritisation and value Design proportionate, enabling governance that supports delivery rather than slowing it down Provide oversight across finance, commercial activity, assurance and portfolio reporting Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across DDaT, DBT and partner organisations Oversee a large and complex DDaT budget , supporting strong forecasting and transparent decision making Lead the DDaT commercial pipeline , strengthening capability across contracts and supplier management Ensure workforce and supplier plans are sustainable, affordable and future focused Champion GDS functional standards , helping teams confidently navigate assurance and spend controls Leadership & culture You'll lead a diverse, high performing team, with line management responsibility for around 3 direct reports and oversight of a wider portfolio of around 20 colleagues . Who this role is for You'll be a strong fit if you are: An experienced PMO or portfolio leader , ideally in a DDaT environment Confident leading finance, commercial and governance activity in complex organisations A collaborative, inclusive leader who builds high performing teams Comfortable explaining complex or technical issues to senior, non technical stakeholders Experience of agile delivery and professional qualifications (or willingness to work towards them) are welcome, but not essential. Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
May 05, 2026
Full time
Locations: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford As Head of DDaT Portfolio Management , you'll shape how digital, data and technology work is planned, governed and supported, helping teams succeed while ensuring transparency, value for money and confidence at senior levels. What you'll be doing In this senior leadership role, you will: Set the strategic direction for the DDaT PMO, focusing on insight, prioritisation and value Design proportionate, enabling governance that supports delivery rather than slowing it down Provide oversight across finance, commercial activity, assurance and portfolio reporting Build trusted relationships with senior leaders across DDaT, DBT and partner organisations Oversee a large and complex DDaT budget , supporting strong forecasting and transparent decision making Lead the DDaT commercial pipeline , strengthening capability across contracts and supplier management Ensure workforce and supplier plans are sustainable, affordable and future focused Champion GDS functional standards , helping teams confidently navigate assurance and spend controls Leadership & culture You'll lead a diverse, high performing team, with line management responsibility for around 3 direct reports and oversight of a wider portfolio of around 20 colleagues . Who this role is for You'll be a strong fit if you are: An experienced PMO or portfolio leader , ideally in a DDaT environment Confident leading finance, commercial and governance activity in complex organisations A collaborative, inclusive leader who builds high performing teams Comfortable explaining complex or technical issues to senior, non technical stakeholders Experience of agile delivery and professional qualifications (or willingness to work towards them) are welcome, but not essential. Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
Location: London At MI6 (the Secret Intelligence Service), we're investing heavily in artificial intelligence and machine learning to strengthen how we operate today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. As a Machine Learning Engineer , you'll be a key part of that transformation. You'll be working at the point where machine learning moves into live, operational use , designing, deploying and maintaining robust capabilities in environments where quality, resilience and trust are paramount. What you'll be working on In this hands on and highly influential role, you will: Design, build and operate mission critical machine learning systems Own the end to end ML lifecycle , from training and fine tuning through to deployment and live monitoring Act as the bridge between research and production , ensuring models are reliable, scalable and fit for purpose Shape and improve MLOps practices , infrastructure and workflows Champion explainable, ethical and transparent AI as core engineering principles Collaborate with data scientists, researchers, software engineers and hosting specialists Support and mentor other engineers, helping to raise ML capability across teams Who we're looking for You might be: A Machine Learning Engineer with end to end deployment experience A Software Engineer who has built and run applied ML systems A Data Scientist with strong engineering and mathematical foundations What matters most is that you: Understand the full ML lifecycle Have experience deploying, monitoring and optimising models in live environments Are comfortable working with MLOps tooling, cloud platforms and Python Can work calmly with ambiguity and think beyond the immediate task Communicate clearly and collaborate well within technical communities Experience with tools such as Weights & Biases, Docker or Kubernetes is helpful, but not essential. Important to know Due to the nature of the work, the role is based in London , and the recruitment process includes enhanced security checks. Find out more & apply View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: London At MI6 (the Secret Intelligence Service), we're investing heavily in artificial intelligence and machine learning to strengthen how we operate today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. As a Machine Learning Engineer , you'll be a key part of that transformation. You'll be working at the point where machine learning moves into live, operational use , designing, deploying and maintaining robust capabilities in environments where quality, resilience and trust are paramount. What you'll be working on In this hands on and highly influential role, you will: Design, build and operate mission critical machine learning systems Own the end to end ML lifecycle , from training and fine tuning through to deployment and live monitoring Act as the bridge between research and production , ensuring models are reliable, scalable and fit for purpose Shape and improve MLOps practices , infrastructure and workflows Champion explainable, ethical and transparent AI as core engineering principles Collaborate with data scientists, researchers, software engineers and hosting specialists Support and mentor other engineers, helping to raise ML capability across teams Who we're looking for You might be: A Machine Learning Engineer with end to end deployment experience A Software Engineer who has built and run applied ML systems A Data Scientist with strong engineering and mathematical foundations What matters most is that you: Understand the full ML lifecycle Have experience deploying, monitoring and optimising models in live environments Are comfortable working with MLOps tooling, cloud platforms and Python Can work calmly with ambiguity and think beyond the immediate task Communicate clearly and collaborate well within technical communities Experience with tools such as Weights & Biases, Docker or Kubernetes is helpful, but not essential. Important to know Due to the nature of the work, the role is based in London , and the recruitment process includes enhanced security checks. Find out more & apply View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
Locations: Cardiff or Edinburgh As Principal Enterprise Architect (Data) , you'll play a leading role in shaping how trusted company data is designed, governed and reused at national scale, supporting services accessed by millions of users every day. This is a senior technical leadership role where your decisions will directly influence: How data is treated as a core enterprise asset How legacy and modern systems work together How trust, interoperability and reuse are built into data by design What you'll be doing As Principal Enterprise Architect (Data), you will: Set the enterprise level direction for data architecture and strategy Define and govern data models, standards and integration approaches Design architectures that work across legacy systems, cloud platforms and third party services Act as the authoritative voice on enterprise data , providing assurance and guidance across programmes and projects Enable secure, trusted and reusable data across the organisation Work closely with architects, delivery teams and senior stakeholders to reduce risk and improve data quality Influence long term transformation while supporting immediate delivery needs Your technical impact You'll lead work across: Enterprise and domain data modelling Canonical data definitions and integration patterns Data governance, quality, ownership and lifecycle management APIs, distributed services and interoperability Secure handling of personal and sensitive data Alignment with legal, regulatory and policy requirements You'll also provide specialist advice on: Data migrations and legacy transformation Platform and tooling decisions Enterprise standards and architectural assurance Who this role is for This role would suit an experienced enterprise or senior data architect who: Has worked in complex, large scale environments Is confident setting direction and making architectural decisions Can influence senior stakeholders and explain complexity clearly Balances delivery needs with long term architectural vision Experience with professional architecture qualifications and cloud data certifications is welcome. Important information Security Clearance (SC) is required You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
May 05, 2026
Full time
Locations: Cardiff or Edinburgh As Principal Enterprise Architect (Data) , you'll play a leading role in shaping how trusted company data is designed, governed and reused at national scale, supporting services accessed by millions of users every day. This is a senior technical leadership role where your decisions will directly influence: How data is treated as a core enterprise asset How legacy and modern systems work together How trust, interoperability and reuse are built into data by design What you'll be doing As Principal Enterprise Architect (Data), you will: Set the enterprise level direction for data architecture and strategy Define and govern data models, standards and integration approaches Design architectures that work across legacy systems, cloud platforms and third party services Act as the authoritative voice on enterprise data , providing assurance and guidance across programmes and projects Enable secure, trusted and reusable data across the organisation Work closely with architects, delivery teams and senior stakeholders to reduce risk and improve data quality Influence long term transformation while supporting immediate delivery needs Your technical impact You'll lead work across: Enterprise and domain data modelling Canonical data definitions and integration patterns Data governance, quality, ownership and lifecycle management APIs, distributed services and interoperability Secure handling of personal and sensitive data Alignment with legal, regulatory and policy requirements You'll also provide specialist advice on: Data migrations and legacy transformation Platform and tooling decisions Enterprise standards and architectural assurance Who this role is for This role would suit an experienced enterprise or senior data architect who: Has worked in complex, large scale environments Is confident setting direction and making architectural decisions Can influence senior stakeholders and explain complexity clearly Balances delivery needs with long term architectural vision Experience with professional architecture qualifications and cloud data certifications is welcome. Important information Security Clearance (SC) is required You must have lived in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location Cardiff, Croydon, Glasgow, Manchester, Sheffield About the job Job summary We are looking to recruit 3 Portfolio Chief Technology Officer (CTO) roles. Two of which will support our Migration and Borders Digital Group, and the remaining role will support our Enterprise Services teams. As a key member of the Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession leadership team, you will play a critical role in providing Government Digital and Data services at the Home Office, supporting vital national infrastructure and Home Office services. Your role will involve supporting a user-base of 35,000+ Home Office users, over 400 public-facing services used by millions, and diverse critical business areas including UK Visa & Immigration, Border Force, HMPO and policing. As a Deputy Director Portfolio CTO, you will be accountable for leading the technical strategy for the Portfolio, and the wider technology professional community. You will provide technical direction for the delivery of government services, leading design, build and management activity across all areas of architecture, infrastructure, security and engineering. You will identify underlying technology requirements to support business platform capability and lead a team of technology specialists to create cutting-edge services. You will be required to build strategic, collaborative and constructive relationships with a growing ecosystem of digital and third-party technology suppliers. This will include championing emerging standards, principles or policies to support with this collaboration. You will identify how technical teams can become leaner by removing unnecessary overheads and advising on how they can deliver more with existing capabilities. Through establishing effective ways of working, you will ensure that we meet our commitments, increasing the certainty of the outcomes we achieve. You will be accountable for ensuring that we deliver to cost and quality standards and managing risks and dependencies across multiple teams. We are looking for someone who is strategic and forward thinking in terms of how we engage with the business, use technology and achieve our long-term goals. You will strive to deliver better outcomes and value for money by encouraging and embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the portfolio and across wider technology teams. As a leader within Home Office Government Digital and Data Profession and the Portfolio, you will inspire others and establish a team and a culture that individuals feel proud to be apart of. Job description For full details of all three roles, please see the Candidate Pack on the Civil Service website. Person specification Essential Criteria The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of: Providing clear technical leadership and authority across technology, platforms and architecture within a large, complex organisation. Setting and owning enterprise-level technology and platform direction, translating organisational goals into coherent strategy, priorities and investment decisions. Leading and influencing across a matrixed, federated organisation, building trusted relationships with stakeholders at all levels (including senior leaders and non-technical audiences). Understanding cyber security, risk management and assurance in a highly regulated enterprise context, and assessing and clearly articulating technical risk and architectural maturity to senior stakeholders. Embedding architecture governance, standards and assurance into business-as-usual delivery to improve consistency, quality and pace. Driving innovation and continuous improvement to increase the efficiency, resilience and value for money of platform and technology services. Desirable Criteria It would also be desirable to demonstrate experience of: Operating at executive or senior leadership level within a large or highly regulated organisation, including managing substantial technology investment and making value for money decisions across complex portfolios. Leading significant technology, platform, or digital transformation at scale, including modernisation of legacy and mission critical systems, using modern product led and Agile approaches. Driving cross portfolio collaboration, convergence or reuse of platforms, services, or standards in a multi team environment, with accountability for delivering and operating live services/products that meet user needs and performance expectations. Interested? Apply via Civil Service Jobs for full role details.
Locations: Bristol, Canary Wharf, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a newly established Data Science and Artificial Intelligence function within HMRC's Valuation Office. You'll help position the Valuation Office as a practical test bed for operational data science and AI , turning ideas into live solutions that support frontline decision making and improve public outcomes. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment, with the freedom to shape: How data science and AI are embedded into operations How teams across the organisation use insight How responsible and innovative AI is adopted in government What you'll be doing You'll work at senior level across the organisation, combining technical leadership with strategic influence. This includes: Setting the strategic direction for data science and AI across operational services Leading end to end delivery of data science and AI solutions, from concept to live use Working closely with Operations to solve real, complex problems Building strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders Developing and supporting a high performing, multidisciplinary team Championing a culture of innovation, inclusion and continuous learning You might be a great fit if you: Enjoy turning complex data into insight that drives real world decisions Have experience leading senior data science or AI teams Like working in environments where you can build and influence, not just deliver Care about using data responsibly to improve public services Ready to apply? If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. We're committed to building diverse, inclusive teams and are happy to discuss flexible working. Apply via Civil Service Jobs
May 05, 2026
Full time
Locations: Bristol, Canary Wharf, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield This is a rare opportunity to lead and shape a newly established Data Science and Artificial Intelligence function within HMRC's Valuation Office. You'll help position the Valuation Office as a practical test bed for operational data science and AI , turning ideas into live solutions that support frontline decision making and improve public outcomes. You'll be joining at a pivotal moment, with the freedom to shape: How data science and AI are embedded into operations How teams across the organisation use insight How responsible and innovative AI is adopted in government What you'll be doing You'll work at senior level across the organisation, combining technical leadership with strategic influence. This includes: Setting the strategic direction for data science and AI across operational services Leading end to end delivery of data science and AI solutions, from concept to live use Working closely with Operations to solve real, complex problems Building strong relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders Developing and supporting a high performing, multidisciplinary team Championing a culture of innovation, inclusion and continuous learning You might be a great fit if you: Enjoy turning complex data into insight that drives real world decisions Have experience leading senior data science or AI teams Like working in environments where you can build and influence, not just deliver Care about using data responsibly to improve public services Ready to apply? If this role excites you but you don't meet every requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. We're committed to building diverse, inclusive teams and are happy to discuss flexible working. Apply via Civil Service Jobs
Location: Plymouth, South West England As an IT Service Desk Analyst, you'll be the first point of contact for IT support , helping users resolve issues quickly and confidently. The team resolves over 60% of incidents at first contact , so you'll gain hands on experience from day one. This role offers: Structured support and clear processes Exposure to a mature, enterprise scale IT environment Training and qualifications to help you progress your IT career Whether you're already working in IT support or coming from a strong customer service background with technical interest, this role provides a solid foundation to grow. What you'll be doing In this varied and people focused role, you will: Act as a single point of contact for IT queries and incidents Provide first line technical support via multiple channels Resolve issues at first contact whenever possible Log, manage and progress incidents and service requests Monitor key IT services and systems Work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and technical teams Help improve services, processes and customer experiences Support IT projects and service improvement activity Who this role is for This role would suit someone who: Enjoys helping people and delivering excellent customer service Has an interest in IT infrastructure and operations Has experience with Windows, Microsoft 365 or business applications Approaches problems calmly and adaptably Works well as part of a team and communicates clearly You don't need to know everything on day one, what matters most is your attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn . Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Plymouth, South West England As an IT Service Desk Analyst, you'll be the first point of contact for IT support , helping users resolve issues quickly and confidently. The team resolves over 60% of incidents at first contact , so you'll gain hands on experience from day one. This role offers: Structured support and clear processes Exposure to a mature, enterprise scale IT environment Training and qualifications to help you progress your IT career Whether you're already working in IT support or coming from a strong customer service background with technical interest, this role provides a solid foundation to grow. What you'll be doing In this varied and people focused role, you will: Act as a single point of contact for IT queries and incidents Provide first line technical support via multiple channels Resolve issues at first contact whenever possible Log, manage and progress incidents and service requests Monitor key IT services and systems Work collaboratively with colleagues, suppliers and technical teams Help improve services, processes and customer experiences Support IT projects and service improvement activity Who this role is for This role would suit someone who: Enjoys helping people and delivering excellent customer service Has an interest in IT infrastructure and operations Has experience with Windows, Microsoft 365 or business applications Approaches problems calmly and adaptably Works well as part of a team and communicates clearly You don't need to know everything on day one, what matters most is your attitude, curiosity, and willingness to learn . Apply now View the full job description and apply via Civil Service Jobs
Have you taken a career break from Software Development and are thinking about returning? The Returnship programme is intended for applicants returning from an extended career break for 18 months or more, or who is currently working outside software development, but who has previously worked as a senior software developer or in a comparable role. This returnship programme is designed for experienced software developers returning to work after an extended career break. It offers a supported route back into technical roles, recognising that returning is a transition and that confidence, working practices and tools may have changed during time away. You'll join a delivery team in either the Home Office or the Ministry of Justice, working on real digital services with structured onboarding, support, and development opportunities provided throughout the programme. (Department specific information about the Home Office and Ministry of Justice, including benefits and example services, is provided in the candidate pack.) Job description This role aligns against Software Developer from the Government Digital and Data Framework As a Senior Software Developer on the returnship programme, you will contribute to building, improving and maintaining digital services that need to be secure, reliableand user centred. You'll work in multidisciplinary teams and help promote good engineering practices. As a Senior Software Developer on the Returnship Programme you'll: Design, build and maintain secure services (APIs, systems and applications), making sound engineering decisions that balance user needs, performance, resilience and security. Work confidently with existing codebases, improving quality, structure and maintainability. Improve the stability, resilience and operability of software by identifying and addressing technical risks early. Apply modern engineering practices that support continuous delivery, including automation, testing and safe deployment patterns. Collaborate across disciplines (for example: product, design, user research, delivery) to shape solutions through discovery, development and iteration. Help your team prioritise technical work, balancing new delivery with the needs of live services. Support and develop others through coaching, mentoring and technical leadership (line management may apply depending on role placement). Note: The specific services and teams you work on will vary by department. More detailed department specific examples are included in the candidate pack linked at the bottom of the page (Home Office and Ministry of Justice sections). Person specification We're interested in people who can demonstrate all of the below essential criteria: Experience delivering large and/or complex software solutions. Experience building web applications or back end systems using a modern object oriented language, and confidence learning new languages. Experience using modern development practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, and working safely with live services. A well established approach to software quality, including clean code, maintainable design, and appropriate documentation. Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical decisions clearly. A systematic approach to problem solving and continuous improvement Interested? For full details, essential criteria and how to apply, click through to Civil Service Jobs .
May 05, 2026
Full time
Have you taken a career break from Software Development and are thinking about returning? The Returnship programme is intended for applicants returning from an extended career break for 18 months or more, or who is currently working outside software development, but who has previously worked as a senior software developer or in a comparable role. This returnship programme is designed for experienced software developers returning to work after an extended career break. It offers a supported route back into technical roles, recognising that returning is a transition and that confidence, working practices and tools may have changed during time away. You'll join a delivery team in either the Home Office or the Ministry of Justice, working on real digital services with structured onboarding, support, and development opportunities provided throughout the programme. (Department specific information about the Home Office and Ministry of Justice, including benefits and example services, is provided in the candidate pack.) Job description This role aligns against Software Developer from the Government Digital and Data Framework As a Senior Software Developer on the returnship programme, you will contribute to building, improving and maintaining digital services that need to be secure, reliableand user centred. You'll work in multidisciplinary teams and help promote good engineering practices. As a Senior Software Developer on the Returnship Programme you'll: Design, build and maintain secure services (APIs, systems and applications), making sound engineering decisions that balance user needs, performance, resilience and security. Work confidently with existing codebases, improving quality, structure and maintainability. Improve the stability, resilience and operability of software by identifying and addressing technical risks early. Apply modern engineering practices that support continuous delivery, including automation, testing and safe deployment patterns. Collaborate across disciplines (for example: product, design, user research, delivery) to shape solutions through discovery, development and iteration. Help your team prioritise technical work, balancing new delivery with the needs of live services. Support and develop others through coaching, mentoring and technical leadership (line management may apply depending on role placement). Note: The specific services and teams you work on will vary by department. More detailed department specific examples are included in the candidate pack linked at the bottom of the page (Home Office and Ministry of Justice sections). Person specification We're interested in people who can demonstrate all of the below essential criteria: Experience delivering large and/or complex software solutions. Experience building web applications or back end systems using a modern object oriented language, and confidence learning new languages. Experience using modern development practices such as CI/CD, automated testing, and working safely with live services. A well established approach to software quality, including clean code, maintainable design, and appropriate documentation. Ability to work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams and communicate technical decisions clearly. A systematic approach to problem solving and continuous improvement Interested? For full details, essential criteria and how to apply, click through to Civil Service Jobs .
Location: Bristol, London or York Want to design digital and technology strategies that protect the environment, support farming, and impact millions of people across the UK ? Defra is recruiting Principal Enterprise Architects to lead enterprise wide digital direction across one of the UK Government's most important departments. This is a senior, high impact role where your decisions will influence strategy, spending, platforms and architecture across the entire Defra group. As a Principal Enterprise Architect, you'll sit at the heart of this transformation - shaping long term strategy, enabling modern delivery, and ensuring technology decisions support real world outcomes. What you'll be doing In this role, you will: Set and own enterprise level digital and technology strategy within your domain Act as a technical design authority , influencing major decisions on platforms, security and investment Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across Defra and its agencies Lead, mentor and inspire architects, setting direction and best practice Horizon scan for emerging technologies, risks and opportunities Who this role is ideal for This role is a great fit if you: Have a strong background in enterprise or solution architecture Are comfortable working across cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Enjoy influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategy Like balancing long term vision with real world delivery Want your work to have national impact and public value Ready to apply? This is just a snapshot. Click through to Civil Service Jobs for the full role description, detailed criteria and application instructions.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Bristol, London or York Want to design digital and technology strategies that protect the environment, support farming, and impact millions of people across the UK ? Defra is recruiting Principal Enterprise Architects to lead enterprise wide digital direction across one of the UK Government's most important departments. This is a senior, high impact role where your decisions will influence strategy, spending, platforms and architecture across the entire Defra group. As a Principal Enterprise Architect, you'll sit at the heart of this transformation - shaping long term strategy, enabling modern delivery, and ensuring technology decisions support real world outcomes. What you'll be doing In this role, you will: Set and own enterprise level digital and technology strategy within your domain Act as a technical design authority , influencing major decisions on platforms, security and investment Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across Defra and its agencies Lead, mentor and inspire architects, setting direction and best practice Horizon scan for emerging technologies, risks and opportunities Who this role is ideal for This role is a great fit if you: Have a strong background in enterprise or solution architecture Are comfortable working across cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure) Enjoy influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategy Like balancing long term vision with real world delivery Want your work to have national impact and public value Ready to apply? This is just a snapshot. Click through to Civil Service Jobs for the full role description, detailed criteria and application instructions.
Location: Cheltenham This is an opportunity to work as an Enterprise Architect on some of the UK's most complex and critical technology environments. You'll help shape and embed enterprise architecture across a defined area of the organisation, guiding technical direction, influencing senior decision-makers, and managing architectural risk. You'll work at the intersection of technology, data, digital and business change , applying your expertise to high impact challenges while supporting and developing other architects as your role grows. What you'll be doing Leading architectural design across a complex portfolio of programmes and services Shaping and maintaining enterprise architecture artefacts that support long term strategic goals Advising senior stakeholders and translating complex architecture into clear, actionable guidance Influencing decisions, managing dependencies, and identifying risks early Working closely with engineers, delivery teams, business colleagues and external partners Supporting and mentoring other architects, with line management responsibilities as you become established Collaborating across departments and occasionally travelling to UK sites to support joined up working What we're looking for Practical experience working as an Enterprise Architect Experience leading others, mentoring colleagues, or line managing teams Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks and standards (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate, Zachman, MODAF ) Experience translating organisational goals into clear architectural strategies Confidence leading design initiatives and managing architectural risk Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior technical and non technical stakeholders A collaborative approach and the ability to adapt priorities in a fast moving environment Why this role? Work on unique, cutting edge technology you won't find elsewhere Tackle complex, meaningful problems with real world impact Influence decisions at a senior level Develop your leadership and architectural career in a supportive environment Be part of a mission driven organisation with a clear sense of purpose Interested? Click through to the Civil Service Jobs listing for full details and to apply.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Cheltenham This is an opportunity to work as an Enterprise Architect on some of the UK's most complex and critical technology environments. You'll help shape and embed enterprise architecture across a defined area of the organisation, guiding technical direction, influencing senior decision-makers, and managing architectural risk. You'll work at the intersection of technology, data, digital and business change , applying your expertise to high impact challenges while supporting and developing other architects as your role grows. What you'll be doing Leading architectural design across a complex portfolio of programmes and services Shaping and maintaining enterprise architecture artefacts that support long term strategic goals Advising senior stakeholders and translating complex architecture into clear, actionable guidance Influencing decisions, managing dependencies, and identifying risks early Working closely with engineers, delivery teams, business colleagues and external partners Supporting and mentoring other architects, with line management responsibilities as you become established Collaborating across departments and occasionally travelling to UK sites to support joined up working What we're looking for Practical experience working as an Enterprise Architect Experience leading others, mentoring colleagues, or line managing teams Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks and standards (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate, Zachman, MODAF ) Experience translating organisational goals into clear architectural strategies Confidence leading design initiatives and managing architectural risk Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior technical and non technical stakeholders A collaborative approach and the ability to adapt priorities in a fast moving environment Why this role? Work on unique, cutting edge technology you won't find elsewhere Tackle complex, meaningful problems with real world impact Influence decisions at a senior level Develop your leadership and architectural career in a supportive environment Be part of a mission driven organisation with a clear sense of purpose Interested? Click through to the Civil Service Jobs listing for full details and to apply.
Location: Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking for a Senior Service Delivery Manager to help lead critical digital, data and analytical services that support health protection across the UK. This is a role for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, working across technical and non technical teams, and making sure services are reliable, high quality and ready for real world use. What you'll be working on You'll lead a set of interdependent service delivery activities within UKHSA's Digital and Data Directorate , making sure services are delivered smoothly and improvements land successfully in the business. Depending on priorities, your focus may be in one of these areas: Service management - overseeing demand, governance and service performance across digital and data services Data quality - improving how data quality is understood, measured and communicated for analytical and clinical use Incident management - helping establish clear processes, communications and rapid responses when systems or services are impacted Across all areas, you'll work closely with technical specialists, clinicians, analysts and external partners such as NHS England and NHS Digital . What we're looking for You don't need every skill listed on the full advert, but this role will suit you if you have experience in areas such as: Leading service, programme or project delivery in complex environments Working confidently with both technical and non technical stakeholders Managing risks, dependencies, governance and benefits realisation Embedding change into business as usual operations Creating clarity and momentum across multidisciplinary teams Experience in digital, data, public sector or public health environments is particularly valuable. How to apply This vacancy is hosted on Civil Service Jobs , where you'll find the full role description and essential criteria. Click through to the Civil Service Jobs advert to apply.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool or London The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is looking for a Senior Service Delivery Manager to help lead critical digital, data and analytical services that support health protection across the UK. This is a role for someone who enjoys bringing structure to complexity, working across technical and non technical teams, and making sure services are reliable, high quality and ready for real world use. What you'll be working on You'll lead a set of interdependent service delivery activities within UKHSA's Digital and Data Directorate , making sure services are delivered smoothly and improvements land successfully in the business. Depending on priorities, your focus may be in one of these areas: Service management - overseeing demand, governance and service performance across digital and data services Data quality - improving how data quality is understood, measured and communicated for analytical and clinical use Incident management - helping establish clear processes, communications and rapid responses when systems or services are impacted Across all areas, you'll work closely with technical specialists, clinicians, analysts and external partners such as NHS England and NHS Digital . What we're looking for You don't need every skill listed on the full advert, but this role will suit you if you have experience in areas such as: Leading service, programme or project delivery in complex environments Working confidently with both technical and non technical stakeholders Managing risks, dependencies, governance and benefits realisation Embedding change into business as usual operations Creating clarity and momentum across multidisciplinary teams Experience in digital, data, public sector or public health environments is particularly valuable. How to apply This vacancy is hosted on Civil Service Jobs , where you'll find the full role description and essential criteria. Click through to the Civil Service Jobs advert to apply.
Locations include: London, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle (and others) This is an opportunity to help design and improve digital services used by millions of people across the UK. What you'll be working on You'll join a multidisciplinary digital team delivering modern, user centred services across government. Your work will help improve how people interact with public services, making them simpler, faster and more accessible. Projects vary, but you could be: Building or improving live digital services Working with designers, product managers and delivery teams Using modern tools and agile ways of working Solving complex technical problems at national scale Who we're looking for We're interested in people with experience in areas such as: Software / data / infrastructure / digital delivery (depending on role) Agile or modern development practices Working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams You don't need to tick every box, potential and mindset matter. How to apply This post is hosted on Civil Service Jobs . Click through to view the full job description and submit your application.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Locations include: London, Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle (and others) This is an opportunity to help design and improve digital services used by millions of people across the UK. What you'll be working on You'll join a multidisciplinary digital team delivering modern, user centred services across government. Your work will help improve how people interact with public services, making them simpler, faster and more accessible. Projects vary, but you could be: Building or improving live digital services Working with designers, product managers and delivery teams Using modern tools and agile ways of working Solving complex technical problems at national scale Who we're looking for We're interested in people with experience in areas such as: Software / data / infrastructure / digital delivery (depending on role) Agile or modern development practices Working collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams You don't need to tick every box, potential and mindset matter. How to apply This post is hosted on Civil Service Jobs . Click through to view the full job description and submit your application.
Location: Hanslope, Buckinghamshire (MK19 7BH) At FCDO Services , your work helps protect the UK at home and overseas. From securing government technology to supporting systems used across the world, this is IT support at a scale and importance you won't find anywhere else. This is your chance to join a cutting edge Digital & Data team supporting mission critical services for UK government. What you'll be doing You'll be at the heart of the Service Desk, keeping services running smoothly, securely and on track. Your role will include: Owning and managing Service Desk queues and phone lines Logging, prioritising and resolving incidents and service requests Investigating technical issues and restoring service quickly Working with incident, problem and service transition teams Supporting major incidents and ensuring clear handovers between shifts Documenting fixes, workarounds and knowledge articles to improve future support You'll work with modern tools and technologies while supporting systems that really matter. What we're looking for This role would suit someone with experience in: IT Service Desk, Incident or Request Fulfilment environments Microsoft OS, Microsoft 365 (including Entra ID), and Office applications Remote support tools such as MS Teams, MSTSC or MSRA Strong customer service and communication skills Qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 / Advanced Apprenticeship in IT are essential. ITIL, ServiceNow and Agile knowledge are a plus, but not essential. How to apply This role is advertised on Civil Service Jobs with full details and criteria. Click through to the Civil Service Jobs advert to apply.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Hanslope, Buckinghamshire (MK19 7BH) At FCDO Services , your work helps protect the UK at home and overseas. From securing government technology to supporting systems used across the world, this is IT support at a scale and importance you won't find anywhere else. This is your chance to join a cutting edge Digital & Data team supporting mission critical services for UK government. What you'll be doing You'll be at the heart of the Service Desk, keeping services running smoothly, securely and on track. Your role will include: Owning and managing Service Desk queues and phone lines Logging, prioritising and resolving incidents and service requests Investigating technical issues and restoring service quickly Working with incident, problem and service transition teams Supporting major incidents and ensuring clear handovers between shifts Documenting fixes, workarounds and knowledge articles to improve future support You'll work with modern tools and technologies while supporting systems that really matter. What we're looking for This role would suit someone with experience in: IT Service Desk, Incident or Request Fulfilment environments Microsoft OS, Microsoft 365 (including Entra ID), and Office applications Remote support tools such as MS Teams, MSTSC or MSRA Strong customer service and communication skills Qualifications such as NVQ Level 3 / Advanced Apprenticeship in IT are essential. ITIL, ServiceNow and Agile knowledge are a plus, but not essential. How to apply This role is advertised on Civil Service Jobs with full details and criteria. Click through to the Civil Service Jobs advert to apply.
Location: Cheltenham GCHQ is recruiting Associate Enterprise Architects to help shape and evolve the enterprise architecture that underpins its unique national security mission. This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting edge, often one of a kind technology , while developing your skills alongside experienced senior architects. You'll be working in an organisation where: The technology is complex, bespoke and constantly evolving Architectural decisions directly support mission critical outcomes Learning is continuous, practical and encouraged What you'll be doing As an Associate Enterprise Architect, you'll: Translate organisational goals into clear, actionable architectural designs Work closely with delivery teams to shape solutions across technology, data and business processes Contribute to architectural analysis, designs and documentation Identify risks, constraints and trade offs early, helping teams make informed decisions Apply best practice, standards and emerging approaches in real world environments Collaborate with architects, engineers, delivery leads and project managers across GCHQ Who this role is ideal for This role is well suited to someone who: Has hands on experience as an Enterprise Architect Has led teams or supported others through mentoring or line management Understands architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, Zachman or MODAF Enjoys working across both technical and non technical stakeholder groups Can explain complex architectural decisions in a clear, accessible way Is comfortable balancing priorities and adapting to changing business needs Interested? This is a snapshot of the role. For full details, responsibilities and how to apply, click through to Civil Service Jobs .
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Cheltenham GCHQ is recruiting Associate Enterprise Architects to help shape and evolve the enterprise architecture that underpins its unique national security mission. This is a rare opportunity to work on cutting edge, often one of a kind technology , while developing your skills alongside experienced senior architects. You'll be working in an organisation where: The technology is complex, bespoke and constantly evolving Architectural decisions directly support mission critical outcomes Learning is continuous, practical and encouraged What you'll be doing As an Associate Enterprise Architect, you'll: Translate organisational goals into clear, actionable architectural designs Work closely with delivery teams to shape solutions across technology, data and business processes Contribute to architectural analysis, designs and documentation Identify risks, constraints and trade offs early, helping teams make informed decisions Apply best practice, standards and emerging approaches in real world environments Collaborate with architects, engineers, delivery leads and project managers across GCHQ Who this role is ideal for This role is well suited to someone who: Has hands on experience as an Enterprise Architect Has led teams or supported others through mentoring or line management Understands architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, Zachman or MODAF Enjoys working across both technical and non technical stakeholder groups Can explain complex architectural decisions in a clear, accessible way Is comfortable balancing priorities and adapting to changing business needs Interested? This is a snapshot of the role. For full details, responsibilities and how to apply, click through to Civil Service Jobs .
Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Telford, Worthing and Stratford HMRC are recruiting Senior Enterprise Architects to help shape how technology supports borders, trade and taxation, across one of the largest and most complex operational environments in the public sector . As a Senior Enterprise Architect within the Borders & Trade domain, you'll operate at the intersection of policy, business and technology , setting architectural direction that ensures services are secure, scalable and sustainable. What you'll be doing In this role, you will: Own and evolve enterprise architecture strategy for the Borders & Trade domain Define and govern architectural principles, standards, roadmaps and reference architectures Provide enterprise level assurance and decision support on major technology investments Guide architectural decision making, clearly explaining trade offs, risks and benefits Influence policy and technical direction across enterprise operations Horizon scan emerging technologies, trends and sourcing models Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across business, technology and commercial teams Promote innovation while reducing technical complexity and improving resilience and security Support and strengthen enterprise architecture capability across HMRC Who this role is ideal for This role is well suited to someone who: Has significant experience operating as an Enterprise Architect (or equivalent) Has shaped architecture strategy and roadmaps for large scale platforms or services Is confident developing and governing architectural standards and principles Thinks beyond individual systems to understand whole enterprise impact Is comfortable supporting complex decisions and balancing risk, value and sustainability Can engage and influence senior stakeholders, explaining complex concepts clearly Is curious about emerging technologies and how they can be applied at scale Experience with cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and professional architecture practices or qualifications is particularly valuable. Interested? This is a snapshot of the role. For full details, essential criteria and how to apply, click through to Civil Service Jobs .
May 05, 2026
Full time
Locations: Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle upon Tyne, Telford, Worthing and Stratford HMRC are recruiting Senior Enterprise Architects to help shape how technology supports borders, trade and taxation, across one of the largest and most complex operational environments in the public sector . As a Senior Enterprise Architect within the Borders & Trade domain, you'll operate at the intersection of policy, business and technology , setting architectural direction that ensures services are secure, scalable and sustainable. What you'll be doing In this role, you will: Own and evolve enterprise architecture strategy for the Borders & Trade domain Define and govern architectural principles, standards, roadmaps and reference architectures Provide enterprise level assurance and decision support on major technology investments Guide architectural decision making, clearly explaining trade offs, risks and benefits Influence policy and technical direction across enterprise operations Horizon scan emerging technologies, trends and sourcing models Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders across business, technology and commercial teams Promote innovation while reducing technical complexity and improving resilience and security Support and strengthen enterprise architecture capability across HMRC Who this role is ideal for This role is well suited to someone who: Has significant experience operating as an Enterprise Architect (or equivalent) Has shaped architecture strategy and roadmaps for large scale platforms or services Is confident developing and governing architectural standards and principles Thinks beyond individual systems to understand whole enterprise impact Is comfortable supporting complex decisions and balancing risk, value and sustainability Can engage and influence senior stakeholders, explaining complex concepts clearly Is curious about emerging technologies and how they can be applied at scale Experience with cloud platforms (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and professional architecture practices or qualifications is particularly valuable. Interested? This is a snapshot of the role. For full details, essential criteria and how to apply, click through to Civil Service Jobs .
Location: London As a Developer in the Data & Surveillance Services Division , you'll help build and support the digital systems that underpin UKHSA's clinical, laboratory and scientific services , including national surveillance and bioinformatics platforms. Your work will directly enable: Disease surveillance and monitoring Laboratory workflows and data pipelines Whole genome sequencing for pathogens of concern About the team The Digital & Data Directorate provides the platforms, tools and services that allow UKHSA to collect, analyse and share high quality health data securely. Within this, Data & Surveillance Services : Designs and maintains interoperable, secure systems Works closely with scientists, clinicians and researchers Supports high performance computing, cloud platforms and data pipelines What you'll be doing As a Developer, you'll work across the full software lifecycle , including: Software development & integration Design, build and maintain secure software services and database integrations Develop applications for on premise, HPC and cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) Build interfaces and contribute to complex system integrations Write and optimise SQL and PL/SQL for data processing and extraction Quality, security & resilience Embed security by design principles into all solutions Design, test and document high quality code using modern practices Diagnose and resolve technical issues using structured testing and documentation Ensure systems meet availability, performance and data quality requirements Collaboration & improvement Work directly with researchers to define user stories and requirements Support automation and more resilient infrastructure Contribute to standards, policies and best practice across the division Use modern development workflows, CI/CD and version control Support migrations to new architectures where required Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Enjoy working on data intensive, mission critical systems Have experience building complex software used by real users Care about security, resilience and data quality Like collaborating closely with non technical specialists Want your work to contribute to national health protection Essential experience You'll need strong experience in: Designing and delivering large, complex software solutions Microsoft development technologies (e.g. .NET / Visual Studio ) C# (plus working knowledge of Python) SQL / MS SQL Server / Transact SQL Containerised deployment and cloud native development Git and CI/CD tooling (e.g. GitHub Actions or similar) IIS and web application deployment Secure coding and change control practices A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Interested? This post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service / UKHSA job advert to see complete details and apply.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: London As a Developer in the Data & Surveillance Services Division , you'll help build and support the digital systems that underpin UKHSA's clinical, laboratory and scientific services , including national surveillance and bioinformatics platforms. Your work will directly enable: Disease surveillance and monitoring Laboratory workflows and data pipelines Whole genome sequencing for pathogens of concern About the team The Digital & Data Directorate provides the platforms, tools and services that allow UKHSA to collect, analyse and share high quality health data securely. Within this, Data & Surveillance Services : Designs and maintains interoperable, secure systems Works closely with scientists, clinicians and researchers Supports high performance computing, cloud platforms and data pipelines What you'll be doing As a Developer, you'll work across the full software lifecycle , including: Software development & integration Design, build and maintain secure software services and database integrations Develop applications for on premise, HPC and cloud platforms (AWS / Azure) Build interfaces and contribute to complex system integrations Write and optimise SQL and PL/SQL for data processing and extraction Quality, security & resilience Embed security by design principles into all solutions Design, test and document high quality code using modern practices Diagnose and resolve technical issues using structured testing and documentation Ensure systems meet availability, performance and data quality requirements Collaboration & improvement Work directly with researchers to define user stories and requirements Support automation and more resilient infrastructure Contribute to standards, policies and best practice across the division Use modern development workflows, CI/CD and version control Support migrations to new architectures where required Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Enjoy working on data intensive, mission critical systems Have experience building complex software used by real users Care about security, resilience and data quality Like collaborating closely with non technical specialists Want your work to contribute to national health protection Essential experience You'll need strong experience in: Designing and delivering large, complex software solutions Microsoft development technologies (e.g. .NET / Visual Studio ) C# (plus working knowledge of Python) SQL / MS SQL Server / Transact SQL Containerised deployment and cloud native development Git and CI/CD tooling (e.g. GitHub Actions or similar) IIS and web application deployment Secure coding and change control practices A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Interested? This post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service / UKHSA job advert to see complete details and apply.
Location: Hanslope, Buckinghamshire As a Senior Technical Architect - Networks , you'll design and govern secure, scalable connectivity solutions that support diplomatic, government and overseas operations . About the Digital & Data team The Digital & Data technology team delivers secure, innovative solutions for government partners, from bespoke systems to cloud migrations for entire embassies. This role sits within a cutting edge architecture function , shaping network services across: On premise environments Hybrid and multi cloud platforms (Azure / AWS) Highly regulated and security sensitive estates What you'll be doing As Senior Technical Architect - Networks, you will: Design secure, scalable network architectures across on prem, hybrid and cloud environments Translate complex business and security requirements into clear, high quality designs Define and apply architectural standards, patterns and governance Produce high and low level design artefacts (conceptual, logical, physical) Provide technical assurance across delivery programmes Balance security, performance and cost in complex environments Mentor and guide engineers, architects and delivery teams Actively manage architectural risk and contribute to continuous improvement Stay close to emerging technologies and evolving threats, keeping the network estate future ready Who this role is for This role will suit someone who: Is an experienced network or infrastructure architect Has worked in secure or regulated environments Is confident influencing senior stakeholders and governance forums Enjoys mentoring others and shaping technical communities Can provide calm, evidence based advice when it matters most Essential experience You'll bring: A degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Network Engineering or Telecommunications Proven experience designing secure LAN, WAN and hybrid cloud networks Experience with VMware private cloud and Azure and/or AWS Strong understanding of secure network design and protecting sensitive data Experience leading architectural governance and reviewing complex solutions Ability to communicate complex technical topics to technical and non technical audiences Holding (or willingness to work towards) certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, CCNP or equivalent Interested? This post provides the overview. Click through to the full FCDO Services job advert to view full details and apply.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Hanslope, Buckinghamshire As a Senior Technical Architect - Networks , you'll design and govern secure, scalable connectivity solutions that support diplomatic, government and overseas operations . About the Digital & Data team The Digital & Data technology team delivers secure, innovative solutions for government partners, from bespoke systems to cloud migrations for entire embassies. This role sits within a cutting edge architecture function , shaping network services across: On premise environments Hybrid and multi cloud platforms (Azure / AWS) Highly regulated and security sensitive estates What you'll be doing As Senior Technical Architect - Networks, you will: Design secure, scalable network architectures across on prem, hybrid and cloud environments Translate complex business and security requirements into clear, high quality designs Define and apply architectural standards, patterns and governance Produce high and low level design artefacts (conceptual, logical, physical) Provide technical assurance across delivery programmes Balance security, performance and cost in complex environments Mentor and guide engineers, architects and delivery teams Actively manage architectural risk and contribute to continuous improvement Stay close to emerging technologies and evolving threats, keeping the network estate future ready Who this role is for This role will suit someone who: Is an experienced network or infrastructure architect Has worked in secure or regulated environments Is confident influencing senior stakeholders and governance forums Enjoys mentoring others and shaping technical communities Can provide calm, evidence based advice when it matters most Essential experience You'll bring: A degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Network Engineering or Telecommunications Proven experience designing secure LAN, WAN and hybrid cloud networks Experience with VMware private cloud and Azure and/or AWS Strong understanding of secure network design and protecting sensitive data Experience leading architectural governance and reviewing complex solutions Ability to communicate complex technical topics to technical and non technical audiences Holding (or willingness to work towards) certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, CCNP or equivalent Interested? This post provides the overview. Click through to the full FCDO Services job advert to view full details and apply.
Location: Swansea Why this role? As a Lead Technical Architect , you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering the technology that supports customer facing and internal services at scale. This is a senior, influential role where your architectural decisions will directly support DVLA's future direction. If you enjoy setting technical vision, guiding delivery teams and influencing senior leaders , this role offers real scope and impact. About the role You'll work within DVLA's IT Services (ITS) Directorate , collaborating across: Engineering squads Architects and technical leads Business directorates You'll develop architectural patterns and solution designs , working closely with delivery teams to ensure solutions are robust, secure and operationally ready. What you'll be doing As Lead Technical Architect, you will: Lead the technical design of systems and services , clearly justifying and communicating architectural decisions Assure solution quality, ensuring consistency with DVLA, DfT and government wide strategies Explore opportunities for cross government architectural alignment Work collaboratively with engineering squads to transition new solutions into live operation Set standards and provide architectural governance and assurance Mentor and support architects and engineers across teams Provide leadership to the wider architecture community Line manage and develop colleagues, creating an environment where people can thrive Who this role is for This role would suit someone who: Has operated as a technical or solution architect on enterprise scale systems Is confident owning architecture end to end, from design through delivery and assurance Enjoys working with both technical and non technical stakeholders Can influence and challenge senior leaders constructively Likes balancing strategic vision with practical delivery realities Essential experience You'll need strong experience of: Infrastructure and cloud technologies Unified communications and omni channel contact centre solutions Networking concepts (LAN / WAN / WLAN) Microsoft Entra ID , O365, and hybrid Active Directory environments Microsoft Azure Cloud Adoption Framework principles Designing systems that protect sensitive data Collaboratively creating and evolving solution designs Providing technical leadership, governance and assurance across complex solutions You'll bring excellent communication skills and be comfortable engaging with architects, engineers, testers, delivery managers and senior leaders alike. Interested? This post gives you a clear overview of the role. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to view full details and apply.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Swansea Why this role? As a Lead Technical Architect , you'll play a key role in shaping and delivering the technology that supports customer facing and internal services at scale. This is a senior, influential role where your architectural decisions will directly support DVLA's future direction. If you enjoy setting technical vision, guiding delivery teams and influencing senior leaders , this role offers real scope and impact. About the role You'll work within DVLA's IT Services (ITS) Directorate , collaborating across: Engineering squads Architects and technical leads Business directorates You'll develop architectural patterns and solution designs , working closely with delivery teams to ensure solutions are robust, secure and operationally ready. What you'll be doing As Lead Technical Architect, you will: Lead the technical design of systems and services , clearly justifying and communicating architectural decisions Assure solution quality, ensuring consistency with DVLA, DfT and government wide strategies Explore opportunities for cross government architectural alignment Work collaboratively with engineering squads to transition new solutions into live operation Set standards and provide architectural governance and assurance Mentor and support architects and engineers across teams Provide leadership to the wider architecture community Line manage and develop colleagues, creating an environment where people can thrive Who this role is for This role would suit someone who: Has operated as a technical or solution architect on enterprise scale systems Is confident owning architecture end to end, from design through delivery and assurance Enjoys working with both technical and non technical stakeholders Can influence and challenge senior leaders constructively Likes balancing strategic vision with practical delivery realities Essential experience You'll need strong experience of: Infrastructure and cloud technologies Unified communications and omni channel contact centre solutions Networking concepts (LAN / WAN / WLAN) Microsoft Entra ID , O365, and hybrid Active Directory environments Microsoft Azure Cloud Adoption Framework principles Designing systems that protect sensitive data Collaboratively creating and evolving solution designs Providing technical leadership, governance and assurance across complex solutions You'll bring excellent communication skills and be comfortable engaging with architects, engineers, testers, delivery managers and senior leaders alike. Interested? This post gives you a clear overview of the role. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to view full details and apply.
Location: Swansea This is a senior architecture role at a time when DVLA is rebuilding services on a cloud first platform , using containers, serverless technologies and modern CI/CD tooling . If you enjoy setting direction, shaping design governance, and influencing delivery across multiple teams, this is a great moment to join. What you'll be working on You'll work alongside service designers and agile software teams, defining and assuring solution architectures across multiple programmes , and helping DVLA deliver secure, scalable services at pace. You'll also work across organisational boundaries (including DfT and wider government) to support alignment and interoperability where it adds value. What you'll be doing As a Principal Technical Architect, you will: Provide technical design leadership and governance across a programme of work Define and assure solution architectures, ensuring alignment to enterprise/reference architectures and strategic direction Establish and maintain architectural governance so designs are robust, consistent, and supportable Support multiple teams by sharing best practice and emerging technologies Ensure security is designed in, working with security architecture and agreed standards Inspire and mentor other architects, and provide leadership across the architecture community Engage senior stakeholders confidently and communicate decisions clearly Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Have a strong architecture/engineering background and have led enterprise, cloud based solutions Can set a cross project vision (principles, patterns, target state) and translate business goals into a technical roadmap Understand programme level risk (dependencies, technical debt, scalability, compliance) Enjoy improving governance processes and enabling teams to deliver safely at pace Are confident influencing senior leaders and explaining complex technical topics to mixed audiences What you'll bring You'll likely have experience with: Designing/building cloud native solutions (e.g., AWS) Secure design and protecting sensitive data Leading technical direction across multiple teams and stakeholders Interested? This post is a snapshot. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to read the full role profile and apply
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Swansea This is a senior architecture role at a time when DVLA is rebuilding services on a cloud first platform , using containers, serverless technologies and modern CI/CD tooling . If you enjoy setting direction, shaping design governance, and influencing delivery across multiple teams, this is a great moment to join. What you'll be working on You'll work alongside service designers and agile software teams, defining and assuring solution architectures across multiple programmes , and helping DVLA deliver secure, scalable services at pace. You'll also work across organisational boundaries (including DfT and wider government) to support alignment and interoperability where it adds value. What you'll be doing As a Principal Technical Architect, you will: Provide technical design leadership and governance across a programme of work Define and assure solution architectures, ensuring alignment to enterprise/reference architectures and strategic direction Establish and maintain architectural governance so designs are robust, consistent, and supportable Support multiple teams by sharing best practice and emerging technologies Ensure security is designed in, working with security architecture and agreed standards Inspire and mentor other architects, and provide leadership across the architecture community Engage senior stakeholders confidently and communicate decisions clearly Who this role is for This role could be a great fit if you: Have a strong architecture/engineering background and have led enterprise, cloud based solutions Can set a cross project vision (principles, patterns, target state) and translate business goals into a technical roadmap Understand programme level risk (dependencies, technical debt, scalability, compliance) Enjoy improving governance processes and enabling teams to deliver safely at pace Are confident influencing senior leaders and explaining complex technical topics to mixed audiences What you'll bring You'll likely have experience with: Designing/building cloud native solutions (e.g., AWS) Secure design and protecting sensitive data Leading technical direction across multiple teams and stakeholders Interested? This post is a snapshot. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to read the full role profile and apply
Location: Croydon Why this role? As a Lead Technical Architect , you'll help modernise and evolve the National DNA Database , ensuring it can meet new demands while remaining secure, resilient and trustworthy . About the programme The National DNA Database is cloud hosted and operates in a highly sensitive, regulated environment. It sits at the intersection of: Policing and forensic services Regulators and legal frameworks Modern cloud and microservices architecture You'll work across Home Office Biometrics , the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS), policing stakeholders, regulators and delivery partners, translating complex operational and regulatory needs into robust technical solutions. What you'll be doing As Lead Technical Architect, you will: Define and own the technical strategy and roadmap for DNA services Set standards and target architecture aligned to wider government and Home Office strategy Own the application architecture (AWS microservices) and associated user environments Work closely with users (policing, FINDS, regulators) to translate requirements into deliverable solutions Lead and assure supplier designs, applying Secure by Design principles Carry out architectural assurance on supplier deliverables Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, auditable and compliant with data protection and legal requirements Balance near term delivery with long term scalability and maintainability Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks Support FinOps and continuous improvement Champion modern practices and emerging technologies Contribute to and lead within the Home Office Biometrics architecture community Who this role is for This role will suit someone who: Is a senior technical architect with strong delivery experience Enjoys working across multiple domains and stakeholders Is comfortable influencing policing, government and supplier partners Can make complex architectural decisions in sensitive environments Cares deeply about security, resilience and public impact Enjoys mentoring and guiding other architects Essential experience You'll bring: A consistent track record leading complex technical architectures Experience working across large programmes and multiple suppliers Expertise in delivering secure, scalable systems Strong understanding of cloud, microservices, DevOps and agile delivery Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience coaching or leading other technical professionals Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to view full details and apply.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location: Croydon Why this role? As a Lead Technical Architect , you'll help modernise and evolve the National DNA Database , ensuring it can meet new demands while remaining secure, resilient and trustworthy . About the programme The National DNA Database is cloud hosted and operates in a highly sensitive, regulated environment. It sits at the intersection of: Policing and forensic services Regulators and legal frameworks Modern cloud and microservices architecture You'll work across Home Office Biometrics , the Forensic Information Database Service (FINDS), policing stakeholders, regulators and delivery partners, translating complex operational and regulatory needs into robust technical solutions. What you'll be doing As Lead Technical Architect, you will: Define and own the technical strategy and roadmap for DNA services Set standards and target architecture aligned to wider government and Home Office strategy Own the application architecture (AWS microservices) and associated user environments Work closely with users (policing, FINDS, regulators) to translate requirements into deliverable solutions Lead and assure supplier designs, applying Secure by Design principles Carry out architectural assurance on supplier deliverables Ensure solutions are secure, resilient, auditable and compliant with data protection and legal requirements Balance near term delivery with long term scalability and maintainability Identify and mitigate technical and operational risks Support FinOps and continuous improvement Champion modern practices and emerging technologies Contribute to and lead within the Home Office Biometrics architecture community Who this role is for This role will suit someone who: Is a senior technical architect with strong delivery experience Enjoys working across multiple domains and stakeholders Is comfortable influencing policing, government and supplier partners Can make complex architectural decisions in sensitive environments Cares deeply about security, resilience and public impact Enjoys mentoring and guiding other architects Essential experience You'll bring: A consistent track record leading complex technical architectures Experience working across large programmes and multiple suppliers Expertise in delivering secure, scalable systems Strong understanding of cloud, microservices, DevOps and agile delivery Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Experience coaching or leading other technical professionals Interested? This partner post gives you the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to view full details and apply.
Location (hybrid working - local office options available) Why this role? We're recruiting Senior Technical Architects to help shape and deliver digital services in the Legal Aid Agency , improving access to justice through smarter, more reliable technology. What you'll be working on You'll join a warm, collaborative multi disciplinary environment working with: Developers, SREs and security specialists User researchers and designers Product managers and delivery managers Content specialists and wider justice stakeholders What you'll do As a Senior Technical Architect, you will: Help create the technical vision for Legal Aid and shape the strategy and technology estate Align team structures, domain boundaries and architecture so value can flow effectively Design and assure architectures across programmes, with secure by design thinking built in Communicate complex systems clearly to technical and non technical audiences Create patterns, guardrails and guidance that support delivery teams Work with risk, assurance and cyber colleagues to ensure priorities are built into the approach Mentor, coach and help grow the architecture community (including line management and recruitment) Who this role is for This role may suit you if you have experience as a: Software engineer / cloud engineer / solutions or software architect and you can: Work across different parts of the web stack (frontend/back end/APIs/microservices/databases/event-driven patterns) Make and guide strong technical decisions by understanding context Communicate clearly and influence across a wide range of stakeholders Support teams to uphold security, quality and operational resilience Work in agile, user centred environments Navigate organisational complexity and deliver pragmatic outcomes Interested? This post gives the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details, check office locations, and apply.
May 05, 2026
Full time
Location (hybrid working - local office options available) Why this role? We're recruiting Senior Technical Architects to help shape and deliver digital services in the Legal Aid Agency , improving access to justice through smarter, more reliable technology. What you'll be working on You'll join a warm, collaborative multi disciplinary environment working with: Developers, SREs and security specialists User researchers and designers Product managers and delivery managers Content specialists and wider justice stakeholders What you'll do As a Senior Technical Architect, you will: Help create the technical vision for Legal Aid and shape the strategy and technology estate Align team structures, domain boundaries and architecture so value can flow effectively Design and assure architectures across programmes, with secure by design thinking built in Communicate complex systems clearly to technical and non technical audiences Create patterns, guardrails and guidance that support delivery teams Work with risk, assurance and cyber colleagues to ensure priorities are built into the approach Mentor, coach and help grow the architecture community (including line management and recruitment) Who this role is for This role may suit you if you have experience as a: Software engineer / cloud engineer / solutions or software architect and you can: Work across different parts of the web stack (frontend/back end/APIs/microservices/databases/event-driven patterns) Make and guide strong technical decisions by understanding context Communicate clearly and influence across a wide range of stakeholders Support teams to uphold security, quality and operational resilience Work in agile, user centred environments Navigate organisational complexity and deliver pragmatic outcomes Interested? This post gives the overview. Click through to the full Civil Service Jobs advert to see full details, check office locations, and apply.
