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DVLA are looking for Lead Technical Architects to support major digital change across a range of high-volume services used by millions of people across the UK. You will work closely with engineering and delivery teams on technical design, helping to improve existing systems, deliver new digital services and support future change across areas such as vehicles, payments, identity and customer-facing platforms. Permanent role, hybrid working from Swansea (60% office-based), salary of up to £82,430 (inc allowances, based on skills and experience) plus 29% employer pension contribution and excellent Civil Service benefits. OPEN SESSION Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it's like to work at DVLA? If so, DVLA are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually 'meet the team' and an opportunity to ask questions on Thursday 14th May at 12pm. Follow the Apply link for instructions to reserve your virtual seat. Highly recommend attending! About role As a Lead Technical Architect, you will be responsible for the technical design of systems and services across one or more DVLA product areas. You will work closely with engineering squads, lead engineers, delivery managers, business analysts and programme architects to develop practical designs that can be understood, delivered and maintained. You will work on impactful projects such as the Electronic Vehicle Excise Duty programme, known as EVED - a major programme of work linked to upcoming legislative change. The work will include a mix of new development, changes to current national systems and integration between existing and new services. You will produce high-level designs, support solution briefs, document technical decisions and work with squads to make sure designs are clear before development begins. The role would suit someone with an engineering background who has moved into architecture, or an experienced technical architect who enjoys working closely with delivery teams. Responsibilities • Lead technical design and explain design decisions clearly., • Help make sure technical work is high quality and aligned with DVLA and wider government standards., • Work with different teams to encourage joined-up thinking, reuse and shared approaches., • Support and mentor engineers and other architects., • Architectural or engineering background, • Experience designing or delivering enterprise and cloud-based software systems such as AWS., • Knowledge of cloud-native design, data security and protecting sensitive information., • Ability to create solution designs collaboratively and iteratively with delivery teams., • Strong technical skills across end-to-end design, governance, assurance and engineering support., • Strategic thinker who can balance business, product and technical priorities., • Experience working in a large, complex or regulated environment., • Background in government, public sector or high-volume digital services., • Experience working closely with Agile software engineering squads., • Exposure to architecture governance, design assurance or technical standards. Alongside your salary of £57,515 - £82,430 , Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £16,662 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: • Best in class learning and development tailored to your role, • An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance, • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues, • Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme, • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance, • Digital communities with clear career frameworks, • On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies), • On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar, • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday, • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff DVLA is entering a significant period of digital and legislative change, with a major new programme of work coming into play across its vehicle services. You'll be joining at an early stage, helping to support the technical design behind services that are used by millions of people across the UK. You'll join a friendly and supportive architecture team that is moving towards a more collaborative, product-led and cloud-native way of working, with opportunities to stay close to engineering, modern tooling, AI coding assistants and future digital services. Apply now or contact Zee in complete confidence

Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build secure, resilient services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is working with Inspire People to recruit a Chief Architect with strong enterprise architecture leadership, target architecture design, governance and large-scale digital transformation expertise. Hybrid working with minimum 60% office-based in your designated office in either Bristol, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham, Oldham, Newcastle, Swansea or Yeading. Salary up to £98,061 (base pay of £69,501plus an additional Digital and Data Profession allowance up to £28,560) plus plus £20,134 employer pension contribution per annum plus excellent Civil Service benefits.Shape the Future of Digital Services at DVSA:As a Chief Architect you will: • Provide technical leadership in the development, operation and continuous improvement of complex, transformational digital services serving millions of users, • Direct the development of long-term enterprise-wide business design, information architecture and processes, • Own and promote enterprise architecture strategy, governance, principles, standards and tools, • Lead target architecture design aligned to organisational strategy, • Chair and support enterprise architecture governance ensuring compliance and quality, • Oversee architectural design across complex systems, ensuring documentation is timely and accurate, • Provide specialist architectural advice influencing senior stakeholders across the organisation, • Evaluate supplier proposals and make recommendations to senior leadership, • Oversee budgets and delivery from external partners ensuring scalable, secure and reusable solutions, • Lead the evolution of enterprise architecture across the organisation and wider government landscape, • Build capability, develop teams and promote best practice across the architecture community, • Strong track record of hands-on enterprise architecture leadership in complex, multi-service environments, • Significant experience defining and delivering strategic target architecture and business design, • Strong stakeholder engagement, influencing and negotiation skills at senior level, • Experience working in matrix organisations aligning technology with business strategy, • Proven experience delivering large-scale technology transformation, • Deep knowledge of modern architectures including cloud, infrastructure, data and software delivery lifecycle, • Experience establishing and governing architecture frameworks, standards and controls, • Strong understanding of commercial, procurement and supplier delivery environments, • Experience developing high-performing technical teams and capability, • Degree in a Digital, Technology or related discipline (or equivalent experience), • TOGAF, Zachman or equivalent enterprise architecture certification, • Azure or AWS cloud architecture certification, • Salary up to £98,061 (base pay of £69,501, • plus an additional Digital and Data Profession allowance up to £28,560), • £20,134 employer pension contribution per annum, • Excellent Civil Service benefits, • Hybrid working with flexible arrangements, • Access to learning, development and career progression opportunities

HM Land Registry are looking for Data Architects to join a growing data capability, supporting the delivery of major transformation programmes across the organisation. This role sits at the centre of how data is structured, governed and used across a large and complex organisation, supporting the delivery of digital services and ongoing transformation. £48,700 - £59,600 (depending on assessment), 29% employer pension contribution plus full Civil Service benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from 14 HMLR offices. About the Data Architect: HM Land Registry (HMLR) is continuing a major transformation programme, with a clear ambition to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. This role sits at the centre of how HMLR manages and uses data across its services. You will be working across a complex and evolving data landscape, helping to shape how data is structured, governed and used to support both operational services and long-term transformation. You will operate across both business and technical areas, working with architecture, engineering and data teams to ensure that data is consistent, well-governed and aligned to organisational standards. The role involves supporting the definition of data strategy, contributing to design decisions and ensuring that data architecture is applied consistently across systems and services. About you You will have experience working with data in a technical or analytical environment, with an understanding of data modelling, governance and data management practices. You will be confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, helping to shape data strategies and ensuring alignment with organisational standards. You will be able to undertake data impact assessments, analyse source systems and data flows, and present clear insights to support effective decision-making. You will also be comfortable working within established architectural frameworks, applying patterns and principles to solve business problems. Responsibilities for the Data Architect: Working with the Architecture, Data Management and Software Engineering Practices to ensure data architecture is in accordance with the agency's strategies. Taking part in technical and business design authorities in order to approve their vision for data Making sure that systems are designed, upgraded, managed, de-commissioned and archived in compliance with data policy across the full data life cycle Recommending, developing, implementing, and maintaining processes, standards and best practices to promote and protect the confidentiality, availability and integrity of structured and unstructured data in HM Land Registry. Performing root cause analysis on data and service problems and recommends corrective action to improve data quality Essential skills Strong stakeholder communication skills, ability to work across technical and non-technical teams Experience in data profiling, source system analysis and presenting insights to support data use Understanding of data governance and assurance, ensure compliance and make recommendations Knowledge of data modelling principles, including creating, maintaining and updating data models Experience working with data standards and policies ensuring effective data management and integration Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify trends, resolve issues and implement improvements Ability to contribute to data architecture and design decisions, working within established frameworks and aligning solutions to business needs Location Expectation is to be working from any of the advertised locations 60% of your time across the month (typically 3 days/week) , hours are flexible and condensed hours are an option. Locations available: Birkenhead, Croydon, Coventry, Durham, Weymouth, Gloucester, Kingston upon Hull, Leicester, Nottingham, Peterborough, Plymouth, Warton, Swansea, Telford. Salary Civil Service Grade: SEO Dependent upon assessment at interview your starting salary will be one of the following: - Developing - £48,700 - Proficient - £54,100 - Accomplished - £59,600 Benefits Over 29% employer pension contribution Annual leave of 28.5 days per year plus 8 public holidays A clear progression pathway including personalised training and development plans Expensed accreditations with dedicated training days Flexi-time scheme (you decide what working hours work best for you) Opportunity to work condensed hours Social and sports clubs Access to an Employee Assistance Programme for counselling and support Interest-free season ticket loan Cycle to Work scheme (salary sacrifice) HMLR has a strong and positive culture, a commitment to inclusivity, a focus on continuous learning and development, and flexible ways of working. Further Information Please apply with a Personal Statement alongside your CV. Follow to the application page for guidance on what to include. HMLR does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence and is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker sponsorship. If you have experience working with data, with an understanding of data modelling, governance and architecture principles and are looking to apply this within a large, complex organisation where data is central to services and transformation, apply now or contact Zee in complete confidence TPBN1_UKTJ

Become part of a mission-driven digital team helping to build secure, resilient services used by millions across the UK. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are seeking a Principal Technical Architect with strong architectural governance experience, the ability to lead across complex multi-team programmes and the confidence to operate at both strategic and delivery levels. Permanent role, hybrid working from Swansea (60% office-based), salary of up to £98,061 (inc allowances, based on skills and experience) plus 29% employer pension contribution and excellent Civil Service benefits. OPEN SESSION Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it's like to work at DVLA? If so, DVLA are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually 'meet the team' and an opportunity to ask questions on Thursday 14th May at 12pm. Please follow the apply link for instrictions to book yur virtual seat. About role DVLA delivers national-scale digital services that enable the safe and lawful use of vehicles across the UK, supporting millions of drivers and vehicles every year. With a significant increase in concurrent transformation programmes including legislative change, service improvement, and new digital initiatives - DVLA is strengthening its architecture leadership capability to ensure coherence, governance and long-term value. As a Principal Technical Architect, you will provide end-to-end architectural ownership across a major programme, ensuring that solutions delivered across multiple products and teams align to agreed principles, standards and strategic direction. You will act as the architectural authority within the programme, bridging technical architecture, delivery and programme-level decision-making. As a Principal Technical Architect, you will: Provide end-to-end architectural oversight across a large, complex programme spanning multiple delivery teams Lead and evolve architectural governance, ensuring consistency, quality and alignment with DVLA standards Own and produce technical impact assessments, translating business change into architectural implications and options Develop and maintain architectural roadmaps across short-, medium- and long-term horizons Oversee and assure architectural outputs from Lead Technical Architects, providing coaching and direction Work closely with programme and senior stakeholders, representing architecture at boards and planning forums Identify risks, dependencies and cross-domain impacts early and drive resolution Essential skills for the Principal Technical Architect include: Proven experience operating as a Technical Architect or Lead Architect across multiple teams or programmes Strong understanding of architectural governance and the ability to design and improve governance processes Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with senior leadership Broad technical knowledge across systems, integrations and cloud platforms Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language Demonstrable ownership of end-to-end architectural delivery in complex, ambiguous environments Desirable skills for the Principal Technical Architect include: Experience working in government or other regulated environments Exposure to large-scale digital transformation programmes Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure Background in software engineering or hands-on technical delivery Experience working with emerging technologies, including AI Benefits Alongside your salary of £69,501 - £98,061, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £20,134 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: Best in class learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance Digital communities with clear career frameworks On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies) On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff Free parking Why Join? This is a high-impact role with senior visibility, offering the opportunity to shape architecture across nationally significant digital programmes. You will influence how DVLA delivers and governs technology at scale, while developing your own career within one of the UK's largest and most complex digital organisations. TPBN1_UKTJ

Lead Technical Architect - Infrastructure Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 17th May 2026 Location: Swansea (This role is suitable for hybrid working) Salary: £57,515 - £82,430 (The base pay is £57,515. In addition to this, the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £24,915) A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% ️ Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time ️ Available Positions: 1 We are looking for a Lead Technical Architect to join our dynamic and innovative workforce at an exciting and challenging time. The role holder will need to demonstrate the appetite and commitment to help drive the organisation through significant transformation programmes. You will work with several teams across the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) IT Services (ITS) Directorate as well as across the DVLA’s business directorates to develop architectural patterns and solution designs. You will work collaboratively with ITS Engineering squads to deliver new solutions and help transition these into operational service. Top Responsibilities • Be responsible for leading the technical design of systems and services, justifying and communicating design decisions., • Assure other services and system quality, ensuring the technical work fits into the broader strategy for government., • Explore the benefits of cross-government alignment., • Provide mentoring within teams., • Provide leadership to other architects. Benefits • Best in class learning and development tailored to your role, • An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance, • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues, • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here, • Digital communities with clear career frameworks, • On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies), • On-site nursery, restaurant and coffee bar, • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave)., • 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday., • Free parking About You You will have a solid Architectural and technical background having worked in an architectural or technical lead role to deliver enterprise-scale solutions. Required experience: • Experience of UC and omni-channel contact centre solutions., • Experience of networking concepts, LAN/WAN/WLAN., • Experience of ENTRA active directory and O365., • Experience of hybrid Active directory and ENTRA active directory., • Knowledge of the key principles outlined in Microsoft’s Azure Cloud Adoption Framework., • Experience with data security principles and systems designed to protect sensitive data., • Desire to create and maintain solution designs in an iterative and collaborative manner., • Ability to think strategically about business, product and technical challenges., • Excellent technical skills with the experience to be held accountable for technical aspects of delivering complex solutions, including end-to-end solution design, delivery governance, assurance and support for Engineers and Delivery Managers., • Great interpersonal skills allowing you to work with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike., • You will be able to drive discussions with senior leaders across the agency as well as having the technical background that will enable you to easily interact and give guidance to software developers, testers and engineers. This role is part of the Government Digital and Data profession and utilises an enhanced Capability–Based Pay Framework which provides access to a Digital and Data allowance. The base pay is £57,515. In addition to this the role includes a Digital and Data allowance of up to £24,915. The value of allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of your skills and experience as demonstrated through the selection process. How to Apply Read the full description and apply at CS Jobs using the link provided. This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 17th May 2026

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