Lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge digital services for the UK Public sector
Network and communicate with senior stakeholders across organisations and proactively seek out opportunities for digital transformation
Build rapport with customers to identify new opportunities for Zaizi
Support multiple teams, finding and using best practice and emerging technologies
Inspire other architects and help them understand how to deliver the goals of the organisation
Be responsible for governance, solving complex and high-risk issues or delivering architecture design
Collaborate on multiple projects with several customers
Discuss and present solutions and options to senior stakeholders
Collaborate with other teams within Zaizi, share knowledge and drive continuous improvement
Requirements
Extensive commercial experience in Technical & Solution Design
Open Source software
Cloud computing (ideally AWS)
Security best practices
IAM, OAuth, Cognito, OIDC
all advantageous
Containers and Orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
DevOps / DevSecOps and related tools
Knowledge of multiple languages such as Javascript, Java & Python.
Tech Stack
AWS
Cloud
Docker
Java
JavaScript
Kubernetes
Open Source
Python
Benefits
Competitive Pay: Salaries reviewed annually to ensure they reflect your performance and market value.
Loyalty Pension: We invest in your future. Starting at a 5% employer contribution, we increase this by 0.5% every year after your third anniversary, up to a maximum of 8%.
Protection: Comprehensive Group Life Assurance for peace of mind.
Real Impact: Work on mission-critical projects that secure and improve the UK's digital infrastructure.
Autonomy: A culture that empowers you to make decisions, prototype rapidly, and iterate towards success.
Service & Community: We support those who serve. 10 paid days for Reservist Military Service.
Time Off: 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays, with the flexibility to Buy/Sell additional days to suit your lifestyle.
Giving back: 2 paid volunteering days per year.
Master Your Craft: Fully funded professional certifications (AWS, GCP, Agile, etc.) supported by 5 days paid study leave.
Expand Your Horizons: An additional £500 annual "Personal Choice" fund to learn whatever inspires you—work-related or not.
Support: Access to 1-2-1 professional coaching and team training to accelerate your career.
Premium Health: Vitality Private Medical Insurance (includes Apple Watch, gym discounts, and rewards).
Flexibility: Genuine hybrid working with a WFH equipment allowance to perfect your home setup.
Wellbeing: Cycle to Work scheme and a commitment to sustainable, healthy working practices.