GDD Technical Architect

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As a Technical Architect, you will undertake structured analysis of technical issues, translating this analysis into technical designs that describe a solution. You will be consulted on solutions and can provide design patterns.

You will identify the deeper issues that need resolution and look for opportunities for collaboration with the ability to identify cases for the reuse of common patterns, components, platforms, or solutions. An architect can communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

You will ensure your solutions adhere to the relevant architecture governance.

You will be expected to build effective partnerships with diverse teams across multiple locations and technologies.

As a technologist you may work across multiple domains including application, integration, information systems, solutions and enterprise architecture and may be a specialist in one or more of those areas. You will also collaborate closely with specialist architecture domains including business, cyber security and data architecture.

• Presenting recommendations for technologies or improvements to enhance systems to support project goals clearly to colleagues, based on knowledge of IT and analysis of systems’ needs.
• Understanding and adhering to governance and assurance processes.
• Evaluating the success of a project, once the solution has been integrated, identifying best practices and lessons learned.
• Recommending technologies or improvements to enhance systems to support project goals, based on the analysis of systems’ needs and requirements of the business.
• Contributing to the overall technical strategy and road map for the department in your area of expertise.
• Contributing to the technical roadmap for services across a defined domain.
• Analysing existing systems to ensure they offer adequate security and meet the needs of the organisation,
• Act as a Subject Matter expert, understanding the bigger picture, including wider departmental, organisational or cross government strategies to ensure your recommendations and designs are aligned.
• Owning a digital component(s) and ensuring the design and solution fit with the wider designs.

Success profile

This role is aligned to Technical Architect within the Digital, Data and Technology Profession. These skills will be tested during the Technical Assessment if you are successful at sift stage. They will be not be assessed at application stage. Please review the following to understand the skill expectations: Technical architect - Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework

• Lead Criteria 1: Technical Architecture Expertise & Delivery Capability: Strong track record in designing, implementing, and delivering robust technical solutions with deep architectural knowledge.
• Lead Criteria 2: Strategic Technical Oversight: Proven ability to assess and shape technical roadmaps, while analysing and translating requirements into effective architectural strategies.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration: Skilled in working with technical experts and coordinating across internal teams, third parties, and complex delivery environments to achieve aligned outcomes.
• Communication & Adaptability: Able to clearly convey technical concepts to diverse audiences, tailoring messaging and approach to suit different stakeholders and contexts.

• Seeing the big picture - Level 3.
• Changing and improving - Level 3.
• Managing a quality service – Level 3.

Find out more about Success Profiles.

Apply online, providing a CV and Supporting Statement (of no more than 1000 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profile above.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application, but all statements and examples provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

If invited for further assessment, this will consist of an interview and DDaT technical assessment where the behaviours, experiences and technical skills outlined in the Success Profile will be assessed.

Recruitment Principles

As a government organisation, we adhere to the Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and we investigate any complaints received in relation to recruitment cases.

AiB is a Scottish Government executive agency that helps deliver options for those seeking debt management and debt relief in Scotland. AiB is responsible for the:

• administration of the Debt Arrangement Scheme, personal insolvency, and recording of corporate insolvencies in Scotland
• development of policy for personal insolvency, Debt Arrangement Scheme, diligence in Scotland and devolved corporate insolvency
• supervision of the bankruptcy process

The Scottish Government is the devolved government for Scotland. We have responsibility for a wide range of key policy areas including: education, health, the economy, justice, housing and transport. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles.

Our staff are part of the UK Civil Service, observing the Civil Service Code and working for Ministers and senior stakeholders to deliver vital public services which improve the lives of the people of Scotland.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service, we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Work location

The post is based at AiB Kilwinning, 1 Pennyburn Road, Kilwinning, KA13 6SA.

Working pattern

Our standard hours are 35 hours per week, and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role, including flexi-leave. Scottish Government staff in hybrid-compatible roles should aim to work in person 40% of the time at their primary work location. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for, please contact us.

Pay supplement

This post is part of the Government Digital and Data (GDD) profession and currently attracts a £4000 annual GDD pay supplement, which is paid monthly – pay supplements are reviewed regularly.

Skilled Worker Sponsorship

Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available for this role. As a result, we are unable to appoint candidates who require Skilled Worker sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must have an existing and ongoing right to work in the UK.

Security checks

Successful candidates must complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), before they can be appointed. BPSS is comprised of four main pre-employment checks – Identity, Right to work, Employment History and a Criminal Record check (unspent convictions).

You can find out more about BPSS on the UK Government website, and read about the Government Vetting Charter, or about all the different levels of security checks in our Candidate Guide.

Internal candidates may need to gain higher security clearance than they currently hold if successful in their application.

Equality statement

We are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Find out more about our organisation, what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

Apply before: Thursday 3rd September (23:59)