We are recruiting Principal Technical Architects across four key Home Office digital portfolios: Migration and Borders Digital, Police and Public Protection Technology, Data Services and Analytics, and Automation and Innovation.

These roles require strong technical leadership, with the ability to operate across complex technology landscapes and drive the design and delivery of secure, scalable and user‑centred solutions.

You will work on systems of national importance, from border security and policing platforms to advanced data analytics and emerging technologies, supporting services that impact millions of people every day.

This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping enterprise architecture, influencing strategic direction, and delivering meaningful transformation across one of the UK’s largest and most critical government departments.

What you will do

• Own and deliver the overarching technical strategy, guiding architectural decisions that balance risk, complexity, and delivery timelines.
• Lead governance and assurance processes, ensuring solutions remain secure, robust, and aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to advocate for digital transformation initiatives, influencing decisions through clear, data‑driven insights.
• Mentor and guide architects and engineering teams, nurturing a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Oversee integration of new systems, developing detailed plans that align with broader organisational and cross‑government strategies.
• Assess current systems to identify areas for improvement, analyse potential risks, and promote emerging best practices in the field.
• Facilitate stakeholder discussions, serving as the key escalation point for complex or high‑risk design challenges.
• Drive continuous improvement, incorporating lessons learned into future strategies and ensuring consistency in architecture across multiple domains.

What you will bring (Essential Skills)

• Shown leadership in delivering complex, innovative technical architectures at scale, inspiring technical excellence and forward‑thinking design.
• Strategic foresight to anticipate future technologies and identify opportunities for transformation or optimisation.
• Experience managing diverse technology landscapes, including third‑party suppliers, cloud environments, and cross‑departmental teams.
• Deep knowledge of engineering principles, agile methods, DevOps, and secure‑by‑design approaches, ensuring robust, resilient solutions.
• Track record of delivering solutions on time and within scope, balancing budget, security, and quality considerations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.
• Ownership of technical roadmaps and strategies, ensuring solutions align with enterprise objectives and evolving user needs.

Additional Information

Your CV and Personal Statement will both be assessed. Your Personal Statement should clearly evidence your experience against the essential skills, using the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result). Make full use of the word count to create a comprehensive and compelling application. STAR - https://lnkd.in/gs8mx4WN

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Please note - 3+ years UK residency is typically required to be eligible for SC Clearance and unfortunately we cannot offer sponsorship.