At a Glance
- Tasks: Design and deliver innovative tech solutions that enhance public services.
- Company: Join a mission-driven organisation focused on meaningful digital experiences.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on security and governance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the future of public service technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in technology architecture and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Inside IR35 - Hybrid working (2 days per week onsite) - Must have SC Clearance or eligible.
Our mission is to harness the power of technology to meet real human needs, removing barriers and creating meaningful, life-enhancing experiences for all. By placing people at the centre of everything we do, we will reimagine public service as a force for dignity, opportunity, and trust in a digital age.
Digital Platforms Run and Change is focused on running and evolving a diverse range of platforms - some which host and enable customer-facing services, and others that also create and manage their own end user digital customer journeys. The Architect will design and support the delivery of technical solutions that meet business and operational needs. The role focuses on shaping architecture direction, creating clear design documents, guiding delivery teams, and ensuring solutions align with organisational standards, are secure, scalable, and maintainable. The architect will work closely with business stakeholders, technical teams, and delivery partners to ensure designs can be delivered effectively and safely.
Key Responsibilities- Produce architecture designs that meet technical and business requirements
- Work with delivery teams, product owners, engineers, and testers to shape the technical approach
- Translate requirements into clear and practical design decisions
- Produce architecture documents, diagrams, and supporting notes
- Ensure solutions align with security requirements and governance
- Support teams through build, testing, deployment, and change processes
- Take part in design reviews and provide technical assurance
- Communicate design decisions clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Identify risks, issues, and design constraints early and support their resolution
- Architecture design documents and diagrams
- Technical input to planning, estimating, and risk management
- Design review contributions and assurance outputs
- Guidance to delivery teams during build and deployment
- Updated design packs aligned with governance checkpoints
- Access to project teams, architecture standards, and technical documentation
- Engagement with security, data, and platform teams as required
- Strong background in technology architecture
- Understanding of modern platforms, integration approaches, and engineering practices
- Ability to turn requirements into clear architecture designs
- Experience producing structured documentation and architecture models
- Confidence working with delivery teams and stakeholders
- Clear communication skills
- Understanding of secure design and architectural governance
- Java development
- Spring Framework
- OAuth/authentication protocols
- Server-side engineering/Back End development
Software Developer/ Architect employer: BOSS ERP Consulting
As a Software Developer/Architect with us, you'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to harnessing technology for meaningful public service. Our hybrid working model promotes a healthy work-life balance, while our commitment to employee growth ensures you have access to continuous learning and development opportunities. Join us in a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact the lives of others, all while working in a secure and innovative setting that values dignity, opportunity, and trust.
