Senior Solution Architect (CDIO Borders & Trade)

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Position:Senior Solution Architect (CDIO Borders & Trade)
Company:HM Revenue and Customs
Location:Edinburgh, Manchester, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Stratford, Telford and Worthing
Salary:£56,344 to £70,442
Grade:Grade 7
Closes:11:55 pm on Monday 10th March 2025
Reference:390475

To apply direct please visit Civil Service Jobs and quote Ref no.

Are you interested in cloud computing and joining one of the most digitally-advanced tax authorities in the world? HMRC offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the future digital landscape of one of the largest departments in the Civil Service.

We are entering a dynamic time as we undertake a major transformation to deliver cutting-edge digital services. This includes key strategic digital priorities, such as real-time transactional information and a single customer account, enabling customers to access all their data in one place.

We work with leading technologies supported by companies like Amazon Web Services (AWS), SAP, SAS, Pega, Azure, and Microsoft Power Platform to develop and implement solution designs.

You will architect IT solutions that work on a UK-wide scale across all of HMRC's tax and benefits, including Self-Assessment, VAT, Corporation Tax, and Counter-Fraud, as well as designing systems that support the UK's international trade.

As a Solutions Architect in the Chief Digital & Information Office (CDIO), you will help define HMRC's technology direction and create impactful IT solution designs.

This is a challenging role, and we seek candidates with the skills and determination to help us realize our vision.

Your Responsibilities:

  1. Architect IT solutions that power the UK.
  2. Design IT solutions focused on user experience, ensuring security and scalability.
  3. Utilize a range of leading technologies (Azure, AWS, Python, etc.) to design solutions.
  4. Quickly learn new technologies, understanding their strengths and weaknesses.
  5. Collaboratively solve business problems with colleagues.
  6. Get hands-on with new technologies, testing their potential solutions.
  7. Create POCs, Prototypes, and Technical and Functional spikes to bring ideas to life.
  8. Adopt an agile approach to problem-solving from design to delivery.
  9. Understand business needs and build trusted relationships within project teams.
  10. Drive change at pace while managing architectural risks.

We support the personal development of our staff and offer extensive tailored training and development opportunities.

Essential Criteria:

  1. Experience in leading and developing solutions for digital and technological services.
  2. Ability to quickly learn new technologies and architecture concepts.
  3. Collaborative problem-solving skills with a focus on identifying root causes.
  4. Strong communication and stakeholder influencing skills.
  5. Ability to work at pace while managing architectural risks.

Technical Skills:

  1. Architecting IT applications, including Cloud, IaaS, SaaS, and PaaS.
  2. Knowledge of various technology stacks and balanced technology selection.
  3. Understanding of security and practical experience in ensuring it is central to all designs.
  4. Experience in decommissioning legacy systems and data migration.
  5. Application integration and awareness of programming techniques.
  6. Awareness of cost modelling and managing technical debt.
  7. Familiarity with Big Data, Analytics, and machine learning.

Desirable Criteria:

  1. Strong interpersonal skills in handling diverse stakeholders.
  2. Experience in large-scale IT Change/Transformation programmes.
  3. Possession or willingness to work towards TOGAF, BCS, or CITP qualifications.
  4. Able to translate viewpoints between technical teams and business stakeholders.

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