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| Posted: | 01/09/26 | |
| Recruiter: | Department for Work and Pensions | |
| Reference: | 3165745043 | |
| Type: | Permanent | |
| Disciplines: | Technical Architect | |
| Salary: | Competitive | |
| Location: | Birmingham | |
| Description: | Job summary Do you wanttowork collaboratively designing modern IT architecture for some of the largest digital transformations in Europe? Do you want to help support millions of our claimants by designing user-friendly digital services? If so, these roles may be perfect for you! We are looking for experienced Lead Technical Architects who are confident working on products and services in a complex digital environment, where youll be supporting major initiatives withinDWP Digital. You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders across DWP Digital to support the delivery of solutions, creating options and recommendations, andprovidingexpert advice to drive technology choices. The roles will include the design, oversight and architecture governance of IT solutions that support DWP customers. This is an exciting time to join us.Youllshape the future and support our mission to deliver exceptional products and services that work for everyone. Job description A Lead Technical Architect (Solutions) leads at the highest level andis responsible formaking sure the strategy is agreed and followed. At this role level, you will:
When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your extensive practical experience in line with essential criteria below:
Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
Alongside your salary of 75,026, Department for Work and Pensions contributes 21,735 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
This role may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in their DWP office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and your office will be your contractual place of work. If a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for the role and for you, you will normally be required to spend a minimum of 60% of your contracted working hours from your DWP office. If you have a disability, caring responsibilities, or other circumstances that may affect your ability to meet the minimum office attendance requirement, please discuss this with us using the contact details in this advert. Salary Information The role is part of the Government Digital and Data profession and utilises an enhanced Government Digital and Data Pay Framework linked to capability which provides access to a Government Digital and Data allowance. Pay for this roleis 75,026 to 80,267 , subject to candidate type. In addition to this, the role can attract a Government Digital and Data allowance of up to 21,667 . Please seeadditionalinfo belowregardingcandidate type. The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills asdemonstratedin the selection process.Government Digital and Data Allowance is a discretionary non-consolidated, non-pensionable allowance. External applicants Pay for this role is 75,026 plus a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to 21,667, subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on our assessment of your capability based on the evidence you provide at interview against the listed Technical Skills for the role. There is no negotiation at offer stage. Internal and OGD applicants Pay for the role is from 75,026 to 80,267 ,youmay also be eligible for a Government Digital and Data Allowance of up to 21,667 , subject to our assessment of capability at interview. Existing Civil Servants who secure a new role on lateral transfer shouldmaintaintheir current base salary. Existing Civil Servants who gain promotion should eithermove to the bottom of the grade pay scale or receive a 10% increase to their base salary; whichever would be the greater. In addition to your base salary a Government Digital and Data Allowance may be payable based on our assessment of your capability. Our offer to successful candidates will be based on the evidence you provide at interview against the listed Technical Skills for the role. There is no negotiation at offer stage. Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action . click apply for full job details | |