Technical Architect BPDTS Ltd
Reference
BPDTS 64.18
Number of vacancies
8
Location
Blackpool, Leeds and Newcastle
Salary
Up to £64,195
Work hours
37.5
Employment type
Permanent
Job benefits
Our flexible benefits package includes employer pension contributions of up to 10%, a performance related annual bonus of up to 10%, and lots more
Closing date
31 October 2018
Job description
Technical Architect, BPDTS Limited
Salary: Up to £64,195, plus employer pension contributions of up to 10% & a performance related annual bonus of up to 10%
Locations: Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle
Do you want to be part of something really big?
BPDTS Ltd provides dedicated services to the Department for Work and Pensions. Our digital, data and technology specialists work closely with experts in DWP Digital’s community to make digital services quicker, simpler and more efficient for the millions of people that use them.
We are looking for a Technical Architect to work with us on one of the largest transformation programmes in Europe, providing services that have far-reaching and pivotal roles in citizens’ lives. In BPDTS a relaxed culture empowers our teams to focus entirely on the incredible outcomes we’re trying to achieve.
We know that better digital services in government will mean better public services, with the power to make a difference to lives of 22 million UK citizens. Our fast growing digital community is driving that change.
About you
As a Senior Technical Architect for BPDTS you will work with business projects, planners and designers to take an early view of how they can best use IT to deliver business change and achieve Departmental objectives, whilst supporting the architectural design and development of individual IT based projects.
What are we looking for?
As a Senior Technical Architect you will use IT experience and in-depth understanding of application design & development and some knowledge of tooling, methods, integration, infrastructure, data and security to design solutions.
You will be required to design and contribute to the technical solution in a project by doing the following:
• Contribute to the DWP Technology Code of Practice
• Translate Business requirements into IT solutions and migration roadmaps
• Clearly document realisable Technical Architectures
• Ensure projects are compliant with strategy and architecture
• Assess and communicate the value of the Architecture
• Challenge so that project products are of the highest possible standards
• Prioritisation, planning and scoping of work around architectural issues
• Capable of leading value for money challenges of technical proposals and manage technical interdependencies with in a project.
Where will you work?
We have easy-to-reach digital hubs in Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester and Newcastle. Each hub is designed for and by members of our digital community. We provide the latest tech and tooling and foster a collaborative culture to help our agile, multidisciplinary teams think big and try new things.
What is our offer?
• We’ll reward you with a very competitive salary of up to £64,195
• You will be eligible for a pension with employer contributions of up to 10%
• We can offer you a performance related annual bonus of up to 10%
• We’ll help you balance your life and work
• We’ll give you a generous leave allowance, with the option to buy and sell extra days
We also offer much more as part of a flexible benefits package – including a cycle to work scheme and lots of family friendly perks – which can be tailored to your lifestyle.
If you really impress us with your skills and experience then we may be able to negotiate the maximum salary.
Building our future
We believe the work we do really matters, so we’re serious about investing in you.
You’ll have access to a huge suite of training and learning opportunities to complement the new skills you’ll acquire on the job. You’ll get the chance to share knowledge and with colleagues from across our digital communities, and to grow your skills through our coaching and mentoring programmes.
Hit APPLY for more information and to continue your application on our careers page. There you will also find candidate pack with more information, which you can download by clicking the ‘Job Spec’ button.
You’ll need to register (you can use your LinkedIn profile) and then complete a short application form where you’ll upload a CV.
If you have any questions or you want to discuss this opportunity please contact me via CHARLIE.WHITE@DWP.GSI.GOV.UK