Lead Technical Architect

Shape the Future: Become a Lead Technical Architect at the Home Office

At the Home Office, the Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) profession is at the heart of safeguarding the UK. From enabling efficient visa applications to supporting counter-terrorism operations and protecting borders, we design, build, and operate critical services that make a difference.

We are looking for talented individuals with a passion for innovation to join our diverse teams. Together, we create exceptional outcomes that keep the UK safe and secure.

As a Lead Technical Architect, you will take a pivotal role in designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions that align with our strategic vision. This is your opportunity to drive innovation and shape the Home Office’s future business capabilities by implementing technologies like cloud computing, AI, IoT, and more.

You will lead system designs, oversee multiple projects, and mentor other architects, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, and aligned with user and business needs. This is a chance to work on impactful initiatives, collaborate with diverse teams, and make a real difference in a dynamic environment.

What You’ll Do

• Design Leadership: Create optimal technical designs, understand & integrating user needs, system requirements, and security within organisational objectives.
• Strategy & Architecture artefacts Development: Define and deliver enterprise-wide technical strategies, roadmaps, and architectures.
• Technical Oversight: Lead design reviews for new solutions, ensuring “Secure by Design” principles are incorporated along with best of architecture practice'
• Collaboration: Work across Home Office teams and with external partners to align systems and services with government objectives.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation by evaluating technologies, integrating lessons learned from projects, and promoting best practices.
• Mentorship: Coach and mentor junior architects, fostering a culture of technical excellence and professional growth.
• Contribution: to the development of architectural practice, ensuring a coherent and consistent strategy across architecture domains.

What You’ll Bring

• Architectural Expertise: Proven ability to solve complex problems across multiple projects with strategic architectural thinking, delivering within scope, time, and quality.
• Technical Leadership: Skilled in driving innovative designs, fostering technical excellence, and leveraging emerging technologies to support future opportunities.
• Collaboration: Experienced in aligning solutions with organisational goals through engagement with third-party suppliers and cross-government teams.
• Strategic Planning: Proficient in developing technical roadmaps and strategies aligned with business goals and long-term vision.
• Technical Depth: Expertise in at least two areas, such as network design, APIs, middleware, databases, virtualisation, or multi-cloud technologies. Familiarity with frameworks like DAMA, TOGAF, or ZACHMAN is advantageous.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Experienced in guiding architects, ensuring alignment with business outcomes, and driving continuous innovation in practices.

Why join us

At the Home Office, your work has real-world impact, shaping the safety and security of millions. We offer:

• Meaningful Work: Contribute to critical national security and public service initiatives.
• Career Growth: Benefit from tailored development frameworks and professional communities.
• Flexible Working: Balance your professional and personal life with hybrid work options.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Join a workplace where your unique background and talents are celebrated.

Benefits include

• Exceptional pension: Employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Generous leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 with service), 8 public holidays, and 1 day for the King’s Birthday.
• Flexible working: Options include full-time, part-time, compressed hours, job sharing, and a hybrid model (minimum 60% on-site).
• Learning and development: Access to training, technical accreditations, and funded qualifications (subject to approval).
• Recognition and inclusion: A culture that champions diversity, enhanced parental leave schemes, annual bonuses, and recognition awards.

Learn more about our benefits: Benefits - Home Office Careers

This role requires SC clearance. To meet national security vetting requirements, you must typically have been resident in the UK for at least five years. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor visas.

Apply Now - Take the next step in your career and make an impact at the Home Office.