At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the design of complex systems and services for digital transformation.
- Company: DWP Digital, a leader in innovative public sector technology.
- Benefits: Up to £83,917 salary, 28.97% pension contributions, flexible hours, and extra holidays.
- Other info: Join a diverse team with excellent career growth and work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on digital solutions used by millions across the UK.
- Qualifications: Experience in architecture design and strong collaboration skills.
The predicted salary is between 68205 - 75000 £ per year.
Pay up to £83,917, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work-life balance.
DWP. Digital with Purpose. We're using fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives.
We are significantly growing our Architecture practice at DWP Digital to make sure we have the capability to design contemporary solutions that are secure, scalable, and built using the latest engineering approaches. Join the team delivering some of Europe's largest digital transformation programmes, designing modern IT architecture that supports millions of users.
As a Senior Technical Architect, you'll lead the design of complex systems and services, providing expert guidance, shaping technical solutions, and ensuring alignment with wider government strategy. Working collaboratively across teams and stakeholders, you'll develop architecture options, govern technical quality, and mentor others - playing a key role in delivering user-focused, accessible digital services.
Architecture design across on-prem, cloud and hybrid environments involving networking, security, presentation, middleware, database, and integration aspects.
Architecture design working with project delivery teams within agile, waterfall and hybrid environments throughout the lifecycle - from concept to go-live. Event-based architecture design, patterns (including pub-sub and data streaming), modelling techniques, tools and standards.
Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield whichever is most convenient for you.
Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub.
Pay: We offer competitive pay of up to £83,917.
Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%.
Holidays: You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays.
We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes:
- Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies
- Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more
- Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference
- Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities.
DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards.
Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024.
Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025.
Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards.
Process: Interview: a two-stage interview online.
Senior Technical Architect (Data) in Sunderland employer: DWP Digital
DWP Digital is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets purpose. With competitive pay, a generous pension scheme, and a strong focus on work-life balance through flexible working arrangements, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The company fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion, providing ample opportunities for professional development and career progression, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the public sector.
