Senior Infrastructure Architect

As a Senior Technical Architect, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the architectural vision and strategy both for future projects and day to day operations. You will lead the design, development, and implementation of high-quality technical solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements. Your expertise will guide the technical direction of projects, ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

This role will be within the platform team and the key area of responsibility will be the Azure Infrastructure that supports our Microsoft Power Platform and Microsoft Dynamics 365 environments. This role will therefore require experience within these technologies and within a technical DevOps role. Currently, this workload is outsourced, and we will be looking for the new role holder to work as part of the platform team alongside another Senior Technical Architect to define the team with the aim to look at opportunities to insource.

• Develop, secure and improve the current Dynamics and Power Platform Infrastructure.
• Conduct Infrastructure reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and standards.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance existing systems.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation.
• Lead the troubleshooting and resolution of complex technical issues.

We are looking for individuals who have:

• Strong understanding of architectural patterns, design principles, and best practices.
• Good understanding of Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Infrastructure.
• Proven experience of working with DevOps Pipelines, Azure DevOps and automated deployment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proven track record of delivering successful technical projects and solutions.
• Experience in managing technical teams.

There may be an element of travel associated with this role to other DVSA offices, with some infrequent overnight stays.

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

We’re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+.

Alongside your salary of £54,857, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £15,892 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

• An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
• Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%.
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30.
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Latest IT and Tech devices.
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level.
• Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names.
• Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing.
• Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers.