Lead technical architects design modern IT architecture and support major digital transformations within the Department for Work and Pensions. You will collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to shape technical strategies, create options, and provide expert advice on complex digital solutions. The role involves designing user-friendly digital services that support millions of claimants and ensuring IT solutions meet high governance standards. You will work within agile and hybrid environments to drive technology choices and deliver exceptional products.

What they're looking for

• Architecture design across on-prem, cloud and hybrid environments
• Architecture design informed through standards and patterns
• Translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Microservice and API-led architecture and integration design
• Event-based architecture design and data streaming patterns

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth, EU/EEA, and Turkish nationals with the right to work.

Selection process

Interviews will take place from late October 2026 via video interview. Sift dates and exact interview dates are to be confirmed.

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