Identifying key business requirements (including both functional and non-functional requirements) for the Platform Services by working with other internal and external teams
Evaluating and selecting solutions and technology platforms to meet the business requirements, e.g. through proof-of-concepts and procurements
Responsible for the end-to-end design and documentation of Platform Services by working with internal and external teams including other RDG Platform Architects, suppliers and customers from other projects
Ensuring the Platform Services are implemented, quality assured, transitioned into operations and rolled out successfully
Maintaining Architecture Definition Documents (ADD) and key enterprise architecture models for Platform Services
Ensuring that the Platform align with the RDG Architecture Principles and Policies and comply with any agreed Government Digital Service (GDS) standards
Helping to develop technology roadmaps for the future development and evolution of the RDG Platform

Professionally qualified with a relevant degree/postgraduate qualification e.g. Computer Science, plus relevant project and managerial experience.
Certified in an architectural design methodology, for example TOGAF, Zachman
Certified in an API Gateway solution platform
AWS solution architect certifications
Relevant IT architecture experience (3 years or more)
Hands-on experience (5 years or more) in software development or software engineering, e.g. as a developer or DevOps engineer
Hands-on experience in Cloud platform, e.g. AWS, Azure, etc.
Hands-on/design knowledge of technology platforms, e.g. API gateway, message broker, identity and access management, monitoring/logging, etc.
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to work flexibly and under pressure and be able to juggle multiple priorities and deliver successfully in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail including time prioritisation and management
Application and network security

75% off rail travel for personal and family use, plus international rail discounts.
30 Days annual leave (plus buy/sell options and additional leave for key life events)
Season ticket loan for commuting costs.
Enhanced family leave – 30 weeks full pay for maternity, adoption, surrogacy, and shared parental leave.
Pension scheme – up to 11.58% employer contribution.
Private medical insurance (AXA PPP) including mental health and specialist care.
Discounted gym membership and access to wellbeing programmes.

Platform Architect x2

Key skills