Senior Solutions Architect

Job Description

Do you want to collaborate with multidisciplinary expert and design modern IT architecture enabling a massive digital transformation of government servicesDo you have experience in architecture design, based on Events, APIs and micro-servicesCan you develop solutions for deployment into public cloud environments, for service used by some of the most vulnerable in societyAre you adept in Agile / DevOps delivery methodologies and best practicesDo you have experience in Micro-service and API-led architecture design, plus Event-based architecture design and patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming)Are you interested in an amazing civil service pension with employer contributions of 27.9% Is work life balance important to you Do you want flexible working, including flexi time which means you can manage how and when you work, and hybrid workingYES Then click apply today, wed love to hear from youDWP. Digital with Purpose.Were the UKs largest government department, and our expert digital teams are transforming products and services used by millions of people every day at key moments in their lives. Were making them more efficient, simpler and more secure.We want a highly motivated, driven and passionate Solution Architects take on the challenge of solving complex problems that impact the most vulnerable citizens in society.The scale of what we do is extraordinary and our purpose is unique.You will join our community of Solution Architects across DWP Digital designing modern digital services for either our Retirement, Bereavement and Carers (RBC) unit, or the Child Maintenance Group (CMG).Where youll work. What youll do.Youll design technical solutions (products and services) to meet user needs and align with DWP technical strategy and standards.You will be a champion solution communicator, making the complex simple to understand, as you will be providing a consistent set of solution views, that communicate and describe the construction of the solution to all stakeholders.Working with other architects across the wider department, we need you to ensure solutions are consistent, strategically matched and interoperable, by blending your technical (development and architecture) and behavioural (leadership and communication) skills.Details. Wages. PerksYoull join our team based at our digital hub in Newcastle.In return for your skills we offer competitive salary for this role up to £65,000 per annum.And a generous leave package starting at 26 days (25 annual leave days plus one extra for the Queens Birthday) and rising to 31 days.We also have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:

• Flexible working, flexi hours and flexi days off
• Hybrid working: some time in a hub with the team (40%), some time at home
• Family-friendly policies
• Time off volunteering and charitable giving
• Bring your authentic self to work with I Can Be Me in DWP
• Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
• Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket
• Sports and social activities
• Working in an award-winning environment and culture
• Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career growth.

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