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We're recruiting for multiple roles within the directorate - three frontend Developers and two senior frontend Developers. We're conducting a single campaign and will assign a role based on interview performance and merit. The directorate is the information engine behind the product suite. It manages the central source of trusted content, publishing infrastructure, overarching policy and consistent design that form the crucial foundation for a proactive, personalised user experience that spans multiple digital channels. The roles are across these teams: Web , who build and maintain the central domain with a focus on content Publishing , who look after content management tools for users across government to create and update content across all of 's channels Insights and Analytics , who are responsible for the performance measurement of and generation of insights and analytics , who provide the styles, components and patterns used by teams across government to build services consistent with the Watch . As a frontend developer you’ll: build accessible components and patterns to serve a variety of citizen and government needs, taking responsibility for the quality of code you produce and ensuring that it follows our standards have and apply a broad knowledge of core web technologies, and help to define the strategy for frontend development with GDS and wider government consider the impact of your changes, versioning releases and collaborating on release notes and documentation to help users to navigate breaking changes design and implement automated testing plans to help us deliver with confidence share knowledge of tools and techniques with your team (both developers and non-developers) and with the wider frontend community participate in our in-house support rotas have the opportunity to share your experiences and the things that you’ve learnt with a wider audience, for example by writing blog posts, or speaking at government events If appointed at senior level you will also: help to prioritise and direct technical work across the team potentially take on line management of one or more frontend developers act as a digital ambassador across government, supporting recruitment, identifying good practices for GDS to adopt and sharing experiences, e.g. through blog posts, tech talks at conferences etc

We are seeking a talented and proactive Digital and Social Video Commissioning Producer to join our content production team. In this role, you will be responsible for commissioning and overseeing the creation of digital and social media video content across various platforms, but particularly YouTube. You will work closely with social platforms, content creators, agencies and freelancers, to develop and produce engaging and innovative content that aligns with our brand's objectives and resonates with our target audience. You will also work with colleagues in the user research and data analysis disciplines to develop and evaluate content performance and strategy. As a Commissioning Producer you’ll: collaborate with the content strategy team to develop and execute digital and social media content that support overall marketing and brand objectives identify, recruit, and onboard content creators, freelancers, and agencies to produce high-quality digital and social media content provide clear briefs and creative direction to content creators, agencies and other external partners ensuring that content aligns with brand guidelines, target audience preferences, and platform best practices oversee the end-to-end production process for digital and social media content, including procurement, commissioning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, delivery and timeline management maintain high standards of quality and consistency across all content produced, conducting regular reviews and providing feedback to ensure alignment with brand standards and objectives stay informed about the latest trends, features, and algorithms on digital and social media platforms, optimising content strategies accordingly to maximise reach, engagement, and effectiveness monitor and analyse the performance of digital and social media content using analytics tools, identifying trends, insights, and opportunities for optimisation and improvement work closely with cross-functional teams and other stakeholders across government to ensure seamless integration and alignment of digital and social media content with overall strategy manage project budgets effectively, tracking expenses, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-efficient production of high-quality content

The purpose of the Applications Operations Engineer role is to support and maintain critical digital forensic and/or intelligence collection applications to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the SOS networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role involves supports the delivery of 1st, 2nd and 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; Installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including Windows Server 2019, 2019, 2022 and Windows 10 and 11, virtual servers (VMWare and Hyper-V) and the use of containerized technologies; Supporting systems maintenance in line with technical requirements for business area. This post requires SC clearance as a minimum, with a possibility to gain DV within 12 months of being in post. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites may be required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving Licence is desirable. Please note, staff in our DF Engineering functions will form part of an on-call rota. This role aligns to within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: Business as Usual Support - Help deliver 2nd and 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the business can function as efficiently as possible. Installation of hardware - Installation of desktop computers, screens and build/delivery of laptops where required Installation of software - Installation, updating or upgrading of software including of support, asset management plus managing licensing requirements Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests Server Maintenance - Assist with supporting servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and to share knowledge, providing briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Digital forensic principles - To gain an understanding of digital forensic tools or techniques would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22 October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time.

Junior content designers work on our content design teams, which work with departments across government to develop and maintain some of the most-used content on that helps people find information and complete essential tasks. You’ll be joining a thriving community of content designers in GDS and across government, with lots of opportunities to gain new skills and get advice and support from other content professionals. When you start, you’ll go through a comprehensive induction programme covering ways of working, how to publish on and how to respond to common requests from government and public users. Job description As a junior content designer on , you’ll be joining a team of experienced content designers and senior content designers. You will: work with other junior content designers to respond to queries and requests to update content that come in from the public and government create, iterate and manage user-centred content using analytics, user feedback, user research and other sources of information, as well as contributing to content principles, improvements and patterns collaborate effectively with relevant stakeholders, making sure appropriate policy and legal checks within other parts of government happen, and that content is published quickly and efficiently contribute to the GDS content community and the cross-government content community

Digital, Data & Technology (DDaT), supports NCA operational commands with how we exploit data and to ensure the NCA uses the best technology platforms with the right tools and applications to further enable the NCA to protecting the public from serious and organised crime. We are responsible for defining and delivering our data and technology strategy, policy and architecture, and building and sustaining resilient services which are critical to our mission success. The pace of change within the digital and tech world means we need to be agile and innovative in how we respond to threats while exploiting the opportunities this presents. The purpose of the Senior Applications Operations Engineer role is to ensure critical digital forensic and intelligence collection applications are delivered and maintained effectively to ensure they meet the NCAs evolving operational demands. Working in a small team of highly enthusiastic IT professional staff, transferring skills within the team will ensure we are better placed to look after the SOS networks to provide full critical support, upgrades, development and maintenance. The role is responsible for: Delivering 1st, 2nd and mainly 3rd line support of technical systems to a professional standard, adapting to and meeting user requirements; installing new hardware, installation and configuration of a mixture of Operating Systems including Windows Server 2019, 2019, 2022 and Windows 10, 11, virtual hardware (VMWare and Hyper-V) and the use of containerized technologies; maintaining and upgrading systems in line with technical requirements for business area. An understanding of network protocols would be beneficial. Security is extremely important for all the services that SOS maintain, therefore systems must be maintained to ensure these systems are accreditable. This includes updating system high - and low - level designs and associated documentation. Due to the nature of this role, travel between sites may be required. As such, a Full, clean, UK Driving License is desirable. This role aligns to within the Government Digital and Data career framework. Duties and Responsibilities: BAU Support - Help deliver 2nd and 3rd line support of the supported SOS systems to a professional standard, meeting user requirements, reacting to system problems to ensure continued availability of SOS systems within defined service levels. Support 1st and 2nd line functions if required to ensure the business can function as efficiently as possible. Installation of hardware - Installation of desktop computers, screens and build/delivery of laptops where required. Installation of software - Installation, updating or upgrading of software including of support, asset management plus managing licensing requirements. Identification of obsolescence - Notification of obsolescence issues early in the hardware lifecycle to ensure funding and approvals are in place as early as possible, avoiding unnecessary system outages due to obsolescence. Creation and maintenance of system documentation - Create technical designs and ensure High and Low Level Designs (HLD/LLD) are maintained to an accurate level. Continual Improvement - Researching advances in technology to better meet business requirements with innovative solutions to meet business or technical problems. Client Image Build - Creation of client images including deployment and testing, using Windows Deployment Server or similar technologies. Patching and upgrades - Using standard IT tooling to deploy and test software patches. Configuration - Implementation of Group Policies for servers and clients to ensure the secure running and use of the systems. DHCP and DNS - Be able to deploy DHCP and DNS services, fault find these services in the event of a system problem being identified. Certificates - Be able to generate system certificates at renewal or based on certificate requests. Server Maintenance - Provide support, upgrades, develop and maintain the servers within the current network. Supporting the wider SOS team - Providing support to the wider team, assisting where needed and mentoring to share knowledge and upskill less experienced staff, provide briefing sessions and training material to aid in that process. Assist in project work - Be the lead for new projects in developing new technologies to best meet the requirements. Digital forensic principles - To gain an understanding of digital forensic tools or techniques would be useful, even at a basic level. Networking - Have a basic understanding of networking to be able to fault find servers and / or network issues. Storage Management and Configuration - Provision of storage for use within IT systems. Active Directory Management - Upgrade of Domain Functional Levels and AD architecture in line with industry best practice. Virtual Open Evening Event To find out more about the role and the application process we will be holding a virtual opening evening via MS Teams on Wednesday, 22nd October 2025 at 6:00 p.m. This event is by invitation only. To register, please click on the following link Please note, you will be asked for your name and email address. The registration will close on Sunday, 19 October 2025 at 11:00 p.m. You will not be able to register after this date and time.

We’re recruiting for a Senior Technical Architect here at , to be part of our warm and collaborative Legal Aid Agency team. This role aligns against from the Government Digital and Data Framework Our Senior Technical Architects are responsible for assuring, designing, and delivering digital services that enable both the public and legal professionals to apply and claim for legal aid. You will be working with developers, SRE and security experts, user researchers, product managers, designers, delivery managers, and content specialists who share a vision for improving government through smarter use of technology. You will collaborate to develop our strategy, connect people and build trust with clear communication, and provide empathetic technical leadership across diverse product teams. Our Senior Technical Architects will work to understand our technology, our business, and our people (colleagues, stakeholders, and users of our services), and to create an ambitious and pragmatic vision for our teams, using their technical expertise to bring our challenges and opportunities into focus alongside the views of other professions in our leadership team. A Senior Technical Architect can see the big picture, understanding our complex technology landscape, and can clearly and effectively communicate that big picture by building trust, developing great relationships, and empathising with others. They provide mentoring and support to other architects and engineering leadership in their service area, and they have a good understanding of a broad range of technologies, with experience in both software engineering and commercial enterprise, as well as providing effective governance, both within our organisation, and across our suppliers. As a Senior Technical Architect, your days will be varied. For example, you might be creating diagrams and data flows for replacing a legacy service; working directly with developers to ensure their services are robust and secure; supporting a new delivery manager to introduce or improve ways of working; or liaising with engineering leadership to develop guardrails and patterns for use across the department. We are looking for people who will encourage open discussion and build the architecture community within the Ministry of Justice and the Legal Aid Agency in particular. You should have a mindset for growth and learning, constantly looking for emerging technologies, tools and good practice. We are a flexible organisation, and we understand that people can't always work 5 days a week or might have responsibilities that sometimes clash with standard office hours. We work as flexibly as we can, including offering part time hours, so if in doubt please do get in touch. If you're the right candidate we will do our best to work around you. To help picture your life at please take a look at our and our Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Lead Technical Architect to create a technical vision for Legal Aid, develop our strategy and be accountable for our technology estate. Communicate about our technology across teams and professions, both within our Digital unit and across all parts of the Ministry of Justice; seeing the big picture and bringing it to all stakeholders. Collaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders, providing both technical and non-technical direction and challenge, as well as pragmatic compromise to deliver value across your teams and the service area. Create structured analysis of technical concepts, providing insight for multi-disciplinary decision-making, whilst seeking opportunities to collaborate and develop patterns and guidelines for the Digital Unit. Guide and influence choices to align with strategy, and seek out opportunities for digital transformation, helping all understand the value of technical decisions. Engage with our portfolio, assurance, risk management, cyber, and information assurance leadership to ensure priorities, such as Secure by Design, are represented alongside those of the business and other digital teams. Advocate for a diverse, inclusive culture across the engineering community, growing awareness, inclusivity, and balance, including being a champion for increasing women and minorities in our workforce. Mentor, coach, line-manage, and help recruit more great technical architects and engineering leadership. Our Tech Stack This is our tech, both strategic and legacy. You don’t need to have experience with all of these, but we hope you see some familiar things. Modern strategic software built in Ruby, Java, and Python Public for our work Resilient infrastructure in the cloud (primarily AWS), using infrastructure as code (IaC) and platforms as a service (PaaS) Progressive software development practices such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD) A new multi-tier architecture, creating central data and business logic platforms to accelerate our product development. Enterprise Oracle software, including Enterprise Resource Planning (E-Business Suite) Mac laptops for delivering our work Does this sound like a role that meets your requirements? If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and you want to join our team please read on.

As a Software Developer, you will: work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver user-focused services in an agile environment. develop in the C# .NET technology stack to agreed standards. build automated tests to support our continuous deployment processes. work to modern development standards, practices and techniques. work with the development community to ensure we build sustainable digital products. advocate user-centric, agile approaches which focus on rapid, effective delivery of high-quality digital services. transform government into a modern, agile development centre by embedding practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration & delivery. provide support for services where software development involvement is required. support sharing of methods and technologies across teams, government, and the industry by helping to organise events. help build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture across the development community.

As a Software Developer, you will: work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver user-focused services in an agile environment. develop in the C# .NET technology stack to agreed standards. build automated tests to support our continuous deployment processes. work to modern development standards, practices and techniques. work with the development community to ensure we build sustainable digital products. advocate user-centric, agile approaches which focus on rapid, effective delivery of high-quality digital services. transform government into a modern, agile development centre by embedding practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration & delivery. provide support for services where software development involvement is required. support sharing of methods and technologies across teams, government, and the industry by helping to organise events. help build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture across the development community.

As a Assistant Commissioning Producer you’ll: Assist in Commissioning Content: collaborate with the commissioning team to identify potential content creators, freelancers, and partners assist in negotiating contracts and agreements with content creators coordinate project timelines, deliverables, and budgets support the commissioning team in developing content concepts and strategies Shoot Social Videos: utilise your videography skills to shoot high-quality video content tailored for social media platforms capture engaging footage that aligns with the brand's objectives and target audience ensure proper lighting, framing, and audio quality during filming adapt shooting techniques to various environments and situations Edit Social Videos: edit raw footage into compelling social videos that resonate with the target audience use editing software to add graphics, text overlays, music, and other visual elements implement creative storytelling techniques to maximise engagement optimise videos for specific social media platforms, considering aspect ratios, video lengths, and other platform-specific requirements work with other team members across social video output to ensure content is optimised for each platform Content Optimisation: stay updated on social media trends, algorithms, and best practices to optimise content performance analyse video metrics and audience feedback to identify opportunities for improvement collaborate with the commissioning team to iterate on content strategies based on performance data Project Management: work with the Commissioning Producer to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to streamline production processes maintain organised files and documentation related to video shoots and edits experience of creating or managing digital/social content for a brand, agency or similar proven experience in video production, with a focus on shooting and editing social videos proficiency in videography equipment, including cameras, lighting, and audio gear advanced skills in video editing software such as Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or similar tools strong understanding of social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube) and their content requirements creative mindset with the ability to generate innovative content ideas excellent communication and collaboration skills strong project management abilities with the capacity to multitask and prioritise effectively

As a Senior Interaction Designer You'll; Lead and coordinate design work across teams and services Influence and mentor other designers, supporting their development Help set direction and embed good design practice within teams Design usable and inclusive interfaces that meet user needs, using research and data to develop, test and iterate multiple design ideas Follow the Design System, the Service Manual and the Style Guide Work with digital and data leaders to align design with strategic goals, communicating the value of user-centred design to stakeholders Prototype ideas at different fidelities to explore and test designs Ensure designs meet accessibility standards and are environmentally sustainable

The Workforce and Capability Division is where our mission is to ensure government possesses the necessary talent to drive digital transformation and overcome the challenges ahead. We're dedicated to enhancing the government's capacity to attract, recruit, nurture, and retain top tier digital and data professionals. As part of the multidisciplinary agile Capability Framework team, you will update and improve content in the . The framework describes the digital, data and technology roles in government, and the skills you need to do them. Its content is the basis for recruitment, workforce planning and skills development across the profession. We work with communities of practice and expert working groups across the profession to continuously review and improve framework content so it is as up to date and usable as possible. You will work closely with the team’s senior content designer to achieve this ambition. As a content designer, you will: create, improve and manage user-centred content that helps people understand the different digital, data and technology roles in government identify and collaborate effectively with stakeholders to create or update content for roles and skills, making sure appropriate factual checks take place within other government departments identify the needs of users, write user stories, design content plans, create and publish content using a content management system (CMS) develop and apply framework content principles, with support from the senior content designer, to assure the quality of content contribute to the cross-government and GDS content community support with iterative improvements to the framework website’s design and its content strategy to better meet the needs of users support with the creation and improvement of user-centred and high quality content across the Capability portfolio

We are recruiting two Senior Performance Analysts for Products and Services Directorate within GDS. This includes the App and chat, as well as services like Notify, Forms and Pay. One of our key objectives is to minimise duplication and deliver cost-effective and secure services, to provide personalised and proactive experiences that make it easier for end-users to interact with government. We are also recruiting two Senior Performance Analysts for the programme. is an integral part of our national infrastructure. Millions of people visit daily for everything from registering a death to paying their taxes. But, we know can do more - and must do more - for its users. This is why we have growth at the heart of our plans. We want to grow our product offer, grow our user base, and grow our team. Specifically, we want to: grow to reach people when and where they need government information make more proactive in helping people evolve to match user expectations for new technologies You can learn more about how this translates into delivery between . At the heart of these ambitions is data. It is fundamental and foundational to everything GDS wants to achieve and only through transforming and accelerating the department’s relationship with it will we see the changes we need. As a Senior Performance Analyst in GDS, you’ll be the lead voice for data and analysis within a multidisciplinary agile product team. You'll be responsible for analysing user behaviours in government digital services and publishing applications. You'll focus on digital (web and app) analytics but also work with data from other sources such as third-parties, surveys and user feedback. Your insights will drive prioritisation, helping product owners to focus on features that work best for users. As a Senior Performance Analyst you’ll: provide leadership to product and service managers to identify what needs to be measured, develop hypotheses and test what success looks like own the management and development of analytical instrumentation and be responsible for accurate data collection implementation, to influence the product manager to make evidence-based decisions own and manage strategic work - e.g. community building and training; or analytics implementation policies for products; benchmarking and agreeing common performance indicators be proactive in working with other disciplines and datasets to enrich stories, for example lead the production of accurate, engaging and actionable analysis, using judgement to tell engaging stories with data, relevant to the appropriate audience (from ministers to junior colleagues) Support the Analysis Community help provide leadership to the analysis community of practice, both within GDS and across government. Develop best practice and knowledge transfer of digital analysis principles and techniques to wider audiences and expand your own and others’ data analysis skills. Forge links with other analysis disciplines line manage colleagues within a matrix structure create and share examples of best practice in digital performance management across government

As a Software Developer, you will: work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver user-focused services in an agile environment. develop in the C# .NET and Ruby on Rails technology stacks to agreed standards. build automated tests to support our continuous deployment processes. work to modern development standards, practices and techniques. work with the development community to ensure we build sustainable digital products. advocate user-centric, agile approaches which focus on rapid, effective delivery of high-quality digital services. transform government into a modern, agile development centre by embedding practices such as test-driven development, continuous integration & delivery. provide support for services where software development involvement is required. support sharing of methods and technologies across teams, government, and the industry by helping to organise events. help build and maintain a diverse, inclusive culture across the development community.

Job title: Data Governance and Management Lead Location: Frimley or Preston - We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role. Salary: £60,000 depending on skills and experience What you'll be doing: Manage, on behalf of the Enterprise Data Owner, all or part of the People & Organisation data set on a day-to-day basis through the data lifecycle, including data governance processes Own relevant data management documentation and collateral, ensuring that regular review and update of these assets is completed on time and to a high standard, e.g. People & Organisation Data Standard Support the HR data community from data owner to data creator, by providing process, expertise and knowledge which supports excellent management of data across its lifecycle Support the HR business community to understand and adopt data capabilities, ensuring that the derived value and benefit can be tangibly communicated and reported upon, including Master Data Management (MDM), Data Quality Assurance and Data Cataloguing Establish and facilitate a People & Organisation Data Governance Working Group in conjunction with the Office of the Chief Information Officer Data Governance team Promote the importance and value of HR data across the organisation, seeking opportunities to reduce costs / risk and drive value through improved data management practices Your skills and experiences: Essential: Thorough knowledge & experience of the practical application and development of Data Governance Prior thorough knowledge & experience of associated Data Governance, Data Protection and HR toolset processes, including pan-system data management and international legislative considerations Hands-on experience within Master Data Management and/or Data Quality Assurance practices and toolsets Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Prior experience of the HR function, with specific regard to Data Governance and Master Data Management is required for this role Desirable: DAMA Certified Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Data Management team: Working alongside the Head of People Data Management and the Chief Technology and Information Office, the Data Governance and Management Lead will play a key, strategic role in the management and optimisation of our people data infrastructure by defining, embedding and advocating for robust and transparent data management, compliance and security frameworks across a broad range of data stewards and processors. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of Data Governance, Quality Assurance, Metadata Management and Master Data Management. They should demonstrate a methodical approach to solving problems and confidence to challenge the status quo. Be a clear and effective communicator, with the ability to influence and persuade stakeholders at all levels. Will be highly motivated by driving change and embedding structure and process within a dynamic and evolving environment. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 9 September 2025 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-DL1 #LI-Hybrid

We’re recruiting for a Lead Technical Architect here at , to be part of our warm and collaborative (LAA) team. Our lead architects are responsible for assuring, designing, and delivering digital services that make a genuine difference to people’s lives. Together we will collaborate to develop our strategy, connect people and build trust with clear communication, and provide empathetic technical leadership across diverse teams. This role aligns against from the Government Digital and Data Framework Our Lead Technical Architects will work to understand our technology, our business, and our people (colleagues, stakeholders, and users of our services), and to create an ambitious and pragmatic vision for our teams, using their technical expertise to bring our challenges and opportunities into focus alongside the views of other professions in our leadership team. A Lead Technical Architect can see the big picture, understanding our complex technology landscape, and can clearly and effectively communicate that big picture by building trust, developing great relationships, and empathising with others. They provide mentoring and support to other architects and engineering leadership in their service area, and they have a good understanding of a broad range of technologies, with experience in both software engineering and commercial enterprise, as well as providing effective governance, both within our organisation, and across our suppliers. We are a flexible organisation and we understand that people can't always work 5 days a week or might have responsibilities that sometimes clash with standard office hours. We work as flexibly as we can, including offering part time hours, so if in doubt please do get in touch. If you're the right candidate we will do our best to work around you. To help picture your life at please take a look at our and our Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Principal Technical Architect to create a technical vision for Legal Aid develop our strategy, and be accountable for our technology estate as a whole. Communicate about our technology across teams and professions, both within our Digital unit and across all parts of the Ministry of Justice; seeing the big picture, and bringing it to all stakeholders. Advocate for a diverse, inclusive culture across the engineering community, growing awareness, inclusivity, and balance, including being a champion for increasing women and minorities in our workforce. Collaborate and find agreement with senior stakeholders, providing both technical and non-technical direction and challenge, as well as pragmatic compromise to deliver value. Mentor, coach, line-manage, and recruit more great technical architects and engineering leadership, helping build a sustainable work force plan to deliver our strategy. Create structured analysis of technical concepts, providing insight for multi-disciplinary decision-making, whilst seeking opportunities to collaborate and reuse common components. Empower teams to make pragmatic and incremental change, through influence and inspiration, setting both a vision for the future and an empathetic path that people and teams will be able to follow. Guide and influence choices to align with strategy, and seek out opportunities for digital transformation, helping all understand the value of technical decisions. Engage with our portfolio, assurance, risk management, cyber, and information assurance leadership to ensure their priorities are represented alongside those of the business and other digital teams. Our Tech Stack This is our tech, both strategic and legacy. You don’t need to have experience with all of these, but we hope you see some familiar things. Modern strategic software built in Ruby, Java, and Python. Public for our work. Resilient infrastructure in the cloud (primarily AWS), using infrastructure as code (IaC) and platforms as a service (PaaS). Progressive software development practices such as Domain-Driven Design (DDD), test-driven development (TDD), continuous integration (CI) and continuous delivery (CD). A new multi-tier architecture, creating central data and business logic platforms to accelerate our product development. Enterprise Oracle software, including Enterprise Resource Planning (E-Business Suite). Mac laptops for delivering our work. If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!

As a Senior Development Engineer you'll: Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure (primarily AWS) to support development, staging, and production environments Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, utilising Github Actions, AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeDeploy, automating the testing, integration, and deployment of software and data services Lead the design and operation of secure, observable systems aligned with best practices in DevOps, SRE, and platform engineering Collaborate with software developers, data engineers, analysts, and product managers to deliver and support robust digital services Develop and manage infrastructure-as-code using Terraform Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure high availability and performance of planning data services Ensure infrastructure meets compliance and security requirements, including Government Digital Service standards and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) guidance Provide technical leadership within the team, mentor junior engineers, and promote DevOps best practices across the wider Digital Planning Programme