At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of secure, user-centred ERP systems and solve complex architectural challenges.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking government department focused on tech-driven economic growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy a generous pension, flexible working, and tailored learning opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a dynamic environment with opportunities for professional development and community contribution.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on transformative tech projects that shape the future of trade and business.
- Qualifications: Strong technical architecture experience and excellent communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 67867 - 81793 £ per year.
The role will involve looking at how ERP connects with existing systems, how data will flow between services, and how business processes will be supported through the new platform.
Responsibilities
- Define and champion the technical strategy for services, ensuring alignment with user needs, business goals and DDaT standards.
- Lead technical specialists across multiple projects, solving complex architectural challenges and owning the technical design of services.
- Design and assure secure, open-source and user‑centred systems, including integration, interoperability, cloud quality, security and performance.
- Provide technical governance, present designs to boards such as the Technical Design Authority, and collaborate with architects across DBT to ensure alignment.
- Horizon scan for emerging technologies, contribute to the architecture community, mentor peers and support capability development within the profession.
Essential skills
- Core Technical Architecture skills: Strong technical architecture experience, including designing secure, scalable and user‑centred digital services.
- Experience producing high‑level designs, translating them into practical delivery plans and taking them through governance or assurance boards.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across complex, multidisciplinary teams.
Additional experience:
- Supporting ERP implementation, ERP design, integration or migration activity.
- Designing integration architecture between ERP platforms and existing systems or services.
- Understanding data flows, business processes, technical dependencies and delivery risks within large‑scale transformation programmes.
Benefits
- Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%.
- Learning and development tailored to your role with expensed accreditations and study time.
- Flexible, hybrid working (40% office, 60% remote, condensed hours available).
- Annual leave starting at 25 days, increasing with tenure.
- Three paid volunteering days a year.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme and season‑ticket loans.
- Bonus and discount schemes, yearly rewards and vouchers.
- Family‑friendly policies including maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
Salary and Locations
- Salary range: £67,867–£81,793 (national) and £71,590–£85,413 (London).
- Locations: London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford.
Eligibility
This role requires SC clearance and that the applicant has been resident in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years. DBT does not sponsor Skilled Worker visas.
Why join DBT
Work on modern, varied and meaningful technology programmes that support trade, business and economic growth across the UK. Contribute to emerging AI capability, support major digital services and be involved in large‑scale transformation across government.
ERP Solution Architect in City of Westminster employer: Department for Business and Trade
DBT is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where you can contribute to meaningful technology programmes that drive trade and economic growth across the UK. With a strong focus on employee development, flexible working arrangements, and generous benefits including a Civil Service pension and tailored learning opportunities, DBT fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for professionals looking to make a significant impact in their careers.
Contact Details:
Department for Business and Trade Recruitment Team
