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Lead Solution Architect (£54,857- £83,260)

Civil Service, Leeds

Lead Solution Architect (£54,857- £83,260)

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Civil Service, Leeds

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 days ago, 14 Nov | Get your application in today.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 755920154792431c9d3e705fcd458f32

Full Job Description

  • The Lead Solution Architect will work within DVSA's Enterprise Architecture practice helping to support reducing technical debt, improving customer and colleague services and reducing TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
  • Predominantly focussed on architecting cloud based digital services and responsible for providing technical and advisory support, solutioning and oversight to ensure business objectives can be achieved in a cost-effective manner.
  • The Lead Solution Architect is responsible for the creation and maintenance of as-is, transition and to-be Solution Architectures which meet the needs of the DVSA, whilst delivering value for money for their designated business capabilities.
  • The Lead Solution Architect works with business and technology stakeholders to translate business problems into solution architectures. Creating an optimal design through an iterative process, aligning the user needs, functional and non functional requirements, organisational objectives and alignment to the Enterprise Architecture principles, standards, and patterns.
  • Support the architecture governance frameworks that enable the DVSA to enhance its services though the delivery of strategically aligned digital solutions and the creation and maintenance of solutions architectures that meet the needs of the business whilst delivering value for money and alignment to DVSA's Enterprise Architecture., This role can be based in Bristol, Swansea, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham or Birmingham or Leeds your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.

    The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is embracing the practice of Enterprise Architecture, and to support this initiative we are looking to build a team of in-house Solution Architects.
    • As part of the solution architecture team, you will be at the forefront of digital transformation and joining our talented and experienced cross-disciplinary architecture community to drive business-led transformation with innovative solutions. Your work will help ensure the safety of citizens on Great Britain's roads and contribute to keeping Britain moving safely and sustainably. There's never been a better time to join the DVSA. Our Digital-first vision is supported by a clear strategy which allows our staff to develop and grow.

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