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Job description The Lead Network Architect provides network/technical oversight for all aspects of this work, including the outsourced network/technical strategy, general technical advice, technical briefings and vendor liaison around network services and solutions. To be accountable overseeing the technical workstream for the futures project that will identify arrangements post-2028 and for ensuring that the technical/network aspects of both business-as-usual and futures activities are met. This role maps to the role in the DDaT Profession Capability Framework. Please follow the link to see details of the skills expected of this DDaT role. The role has line management responsibility for one role (SEO).

You'll join a dynamic scrum team focused on transforming our automated testing approach for Companies House services. You will encourage an automated first approach. We've recently migrated from Java/Selenium and BDD frameworks to the state-of-the-art Playwright/TypeScript stack, integrated with BrowserStack Automate. As a key member, you'll take ownership of our test strategy, emphasising automation. You'll collaborate closely with the team to drive quality throughout development.

Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Be responsible for design, strategy and documentation of large or complex applications in a cloud first environment using the MS Power Platform\ Dynamics and Power Apps within Azure Understand the tool kit and under what circumstances to use them, such as Model and Canvas apps. Good understanding of the plugins including those in the XrmToolBox. Understanding of PCF Controls and how they can be used to extend Dynamics functionality Design configurations and customisation of Dataverse / Dynamics entities and forms Design of PowerApps integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus and Azure Functions Consult on API designs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability. You will work with service squads, project and operational teams, leading and owning elements of the technology architecture with a focus on Microsoft Azure. Provide technical leadership and expertise, identifying, selecting, and creating appropriate technical solutions based on user needs and business requirements. Analyse the needs of large deliverables, breaking them down into smaller manageable components ensuring appropriate software, hardware and integration methods are employed. Provide technical governance, ensuring technical solutions and decisions adhere to quality, principles, policies, and standards. Present relevant and appropriate documentation at governance boards such as the Technical Design Authority and Solution Design Authority. Own the technical roadmaps for allocated capabilities ensuring ongoing deliveries consider business needs, technology updates and changes and the wider impact on the technology estate. Liaise with architects from other areas and disciplines to ensure alignment of architectures across your areas of responsibility. Work with Strategic Delivery Partners to ensure the requirements of the IPO are met and delivered in line with statements of work, the organisational strategic direction, principles, policies and standards. Act as a critical friend to stakeholders ensuring decisions are understood and consider risk, cost, time, and quality. Horizon scanning and continuous research on emerging technologies and services that would benefit IPO. Proactively apply HMG IA technical security controls according to ISO 27001 & the Security Policy Framework (SPF)

Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Design and Develop User-Centred Services: Work in agile, multidisciplinary teams to rapidly develop design concepts for complex transformation programs, collaborating with service managers and programme directors. This includes actively participating in user research, creating prototypes, and designing user interactions across various channels, devices, and technologies, all while being able to justify design decisions with evidence and data. Promote and Implement Design Excellence : Champion a consistent, high-quality user experience by promoting reusable design elements and best practices across the IPO and wider government communities. This involves contributing to user-centred design standards and guidance, utilising the Design System, and ensuring designs meet accessibility, legal, and security requirements, as well as the Service Standard. Lead and Mentor Design Professionals: Provide management support, coaching, mentoring, and training to other designers (including HEO Interaction Designers), focusing on their development, the quality of their work, and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Facilitate Agile Ceremonies : stand-ups, planning, retrospectives, and reviews to maintain momentum and foster continuous improvement. Team Planning & Prioritisation : Support the team in estimating, tracking, and delivering priorities, ensuring alignment with business goals. Stakeholder Collaboration : Work closely with the Product Manager and technical stakeholders to understand priorities and dependencies. Workflow : Oversee the daily flow of work items, ensuring progression from backlog to delivery, using flow metrics where appropriate to enhance predictability and efficiency. Reporting & Insights : Track and report against key milestones and forecasts, providing clear visibility on team progress. Programme-Level Engagement : Represent the team in programme-level sessions, articulating updates, risks, and dependencies. Risk & Issue Management : Identify and address risks promptly, ensuring mitigation plans are in place. Incident Response : Act as a key escalation point during live incidents, helping to coordinate resolution and communication. Removing Blockers : Proactively address obstacles that hinder team performance and ensure a clear pathway for delivery. Continuous Improvement : Drive team maturity in agile delivery practices, fostering a culture of learning and adaptation. Cross-Team Dependencies : Understand and manage dependencies with other teams and workstreams across the programme. Ensure smooth integration and alignment of delivery plans.

Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Be responsible for the design, coding, configuration, testing and documentation of large, complex or mission critical applications in a cloud first environment using Dynamics and Power Platform in MS Azure Configure and customise both model model-driven and canvas apps Develop Power Automate Flows via connectors to the Dataverse and other data sources Develop Power platform integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure Functions and SharePoint Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Identify defects, incidents, risks and issues in line with IPO standards Work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver highly user focused and successful digital services ensuring governance standards are adhered to Assist in implementing toolkits and APIs for purposes such as integration, performance optimisation, security and scalability

Main duties consist of but are not limited to: You will work with service squads, project and operational teams, leading and owning elements of the technology architecture with a focus on Microsoft Azure. Provide technical leadership and expertise, identifying, selecting and creating appropriate technical solutions based on user needs and business requirements. Build Cloud solution designs. Where appropriate, act as a solutions architect to be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of the solution. Provide technical leadership to project delivery teams, identifying and selecting appropriate technical solutions based on user needs and business requirements. Producing and assuring technical and solution designs based on business needs and providing justification for decision-making in chosen technical design. Analyse the needs of large deliveries, breaking them down into smaller manageable components ensuring appropriate software, hardware and integration methods are employed. Participate where required to support the building of requirements. Design and build technical solution meeting requirements. Provide technical governance, ensuring technical solutions and decisions adhere to quality, principles, policies and standards. Create and present relevant and appropriate documentation at governance boards such as the Technical Design Authority and Solution Design Authority. Own the technical roadmaps for allocated capabilities ensuring ongoing deliveries consider business needs, technology updates and changes and the wider impact on the technology estate. Liaise with architects from other areas and disciplines to ensure alignment of architectures across your areas of responsibility. Work with Strategic Delivery Partners to ensure the requirements of the IPO are met and delivered in line with statements of work, the organisations strategic direction, principles, policies and standards. Act as a critical friend to stakeholders ensuring decisions are understood and consider risk, cost, time and quality. Horizon scanning and continuous research on emerging technologies and services that would benefit IPO. Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a leader and the impact of your behaviour on others. Continually develop expertise in architecture disciplines and technologies to ensure knowledge is kept relevant. Coordinates activities to deliver solutions across multiple teams ensuring engagement of stakeholders. Takes responsibility for architectural elements within their allocated area or areas. Takes a ‘Security by Design’ approach for all considered options. Coordinates and facilitates technical discussions that ensure solutions are appropriate and all required parties are engaged. Recognises architectural skill and knowledge gaps and ensures appropriate resources are identified to fill them. Shares knowledge and expertise with your wider team, becoming a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration, and teamwork. Able to communicate in a succinct, engaging manner. Contribute to the creation and adoption of best practice across the architecture profession and promotes the capability across the IPO. Support and promote the Architecture community across the IPO. Coach and mentor colleagues. Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values.