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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.

They will be capable of reviewing system designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, design standards, methods and tools and efficient use of resources and integration of multiple systems and technology. They will be a systems integrator and able to define and co-ordinate integration build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration testing. They will also understand users and be able to identify them and their needs based on evidence and translate user stories and propose design approaches or services to meet these needs and engage in meaningful interactions and relationships with users. They must put users first, manage competing priorities excel at collaborating with users and user researchers, and be able to make recommendations on the best tools and methods to use. They will work to optimise the development processes and identify process optimisation opportunities and contribute to the implementation of proposed solutions. They will initially work mostly with AWS and Azure, developing and supporting systems and infrastructure through to production using modern continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) techniques and supporting analysis, identification, prioritisation and implementation of incremental improvements to the services currently running. They will be a good technical communicator, able to improve developer experience through tools and technologies in collaboration with the development teams throughout the development lifecycle to live service and decommissioning. They will maintain the security, confidentiality and integrity of our cloud services by implementing relevant information security standards and ensure compliance with relevant legislations and regulations. Further Responsibilities Develop and rollout continuous integration and deployment pipelines across UKHSA’s Digital’s estate of apps and services using containerisation techniques where appropriate and working collaboratively with other staff. Work with technical colleagues to implement DevOps methodology using practices recommended in the GDS Digital by Default Service Standard. Write infrastructure as code using Terraform or similar. Use cross-platform APIs and automation/deployment technologies such as Ansible or similar to orchestrate cloud platform deployment. Support and fix bugs in existing application deployment pipelines using standard debugging tools to track down and identify root causes. Work independently to find solutions/identify problems and work with the Lead/Senior Developers to solve more challenging issues. Review existing applications, advising and supporting colleagues on configuring and converting them for deployment to the cloud or migrate from other cloud providers. Support setting up continuous integration/deployment, developing automation scripts and advising developers on adapting them to run in the cloud Work in sprints in a multidisciplinary scrum team, collaborate and liaise with delivery managers, product owners and other stakeholders to identify business requirements and implement user stories Seek to continuously improve their knowledge of work areas, bringing learning back into the team, and embrace the agile framework of software delivery. Support colleagues to reach full agility using DevOps best practices including continuous integrations, delivery, and release. Work to continuously meet project deadlines and manage time effectively to deliver projects on budget. They will also work to ensure that our cloud platforms are highly available and be able to define, analyse, plan, forecast, measure, maintain and improve all aspects of our service availability in a cost-effective manner. They will need excellent ability to manage the capability, functionality and sustainability of all of our cloud services including infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) and platform-as-a-service (PaaS). The above is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of this role. You will carry out any other duties as may reasonably be required. The job description and person specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation.

Working as part of a talented team, at this role level, you will: Guide the ways in which the team works. Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems. Be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written. Contribute to the developer community. Provide technical leadership, coaching and mentoring your team. Promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice. Provide governance, identify appropriate metrics to inform reporting and decision making. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

As a Principal Technical Architect, you will define and execute the technical strategy for your responsibility, collaborating with senior leadership and diverse teams to ensure alignment with organisational, cross-departmental, and government-wide objectives. You will proactively seek opportunities to leverage emerging technologies, such as cloud, AI, and IoT, and ensure that technical solutions are secure, user-focused, and capable of adapting to evolving business needs. You will lead the design and review processes for complex systems and infrastructure, championing architectural best practices and governance. By bridging technical and business perspectives, you will resolve high-risk issues and shape initiatives that drive transformation. Your role includes guiding and inspiring other architects, facilitating professional growth, and establishing an environment where innovative thinking thrives.

The Deputy Director, Digital Project and Change Delivery is a senior leadership role within HMCTS Digital and Technology Services (DTS). The postholder will be responsible for driving delivery excellence across a portfolio of digital and technology change initiatives, ensuring that projects and programmes are aligned to HMCTS priorities and delivered to time, cost, and quality standards. Reporting to the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO), the role provides visible leadership across project delivery and digital workstreams, enabling joined-up delivery and timely resolution of inter-programme challenges. The postholder will also lead delivery of the Decommissioning and Legacy Risk Mitigation (DLRM) Programme — a Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) initiative addressing legacy technology, cyber and operational risks. Acting on behalf of the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO), they will ensure that the programme delivers against its business case, meets the highest technical and security standards, and contributes to the modernisation and resilience of HMCTS’s digital estate. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Delivery Provide strategic leadership across the DTS portfolio of projects and programmes, ensuring work is effectively sequenced, prioritised and governed to deliver HMCTS’s strategic objectives. Shape the overall portfolio roadmap, aligning investment and delivery capacity with business priorities, and maintain oversight of interdependencies to ensure coherent and sustainable progress. Lead prioritisation and trade-off decisions where resource constraints or risks arise, balancing short-term operational needs with long-term transformation goals. Work collaboratively with peers across DTS and the HMCTS Change Portfolio Directorate to enable integrated planning and shared accountability for delivery outcomes. Strengthen capability and consistency across the digital delivery profession by overseeing the Digital Workstreams and Project Delivery Groups. Champion best practice in agile and hybrid delivery, build programme management maturity, and embed performance insights and continuous improvement across teams. Leadership of the Decommissioning and Legacy Risk Mitigation (DLRM) Programme Lead the delivery of the DLRM Programme on behalf of the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO), providing strategic direction and day-to-day oversight of the Programme Director and delivery teams. Ensure commercial, technical and operational delivery are fully integrated, risks are managed proactively, and business case benefits are realised. Champion high standards of delivery practice and governance, maintaining progress across this complex, multi-supplier environment and managing dependencies across HMCTS and MoJ. Ensure all delivery approaches meet the highest technical and security standards, making appropriate use of innovative technologies (such as AI and Low Code) to accelerate progress, reuse capabilities, and reduce cost and risk. Provide authoritative advice to senior stakeholders — including HMCTS and MoJ leadership, the Infrastructure and Projects Authority, Cabinet Office and HM Treasury — and represent the programme in key assurance and investment forums. The DLRM Programme addresses some of HMCTS’s most complex digital and operational challenges, from legacy system retirement to large-scale data migration. The postholder will combine strategic foresight with strong delivery discipline to ensure progress towards a modern, secure and sustainable technology estate. Cross-Government Engagement and Governance Act as a senior digital leader across HMCTS, engaging with MoJ, GDS, and cross-government delivery and assurance bodies as required. Lead DTS contributions to HMCTS governance boards and cross-cutting delivery forums, including ministerial briefings and PAC/NAO engagements as necessary. Team and Community Leadership Provide line and professional leadership to the Heads of Project Delivery and Digital Workstreams. Embed a culture of delivery, accountability and professional excellence within the change community. Champion the Civil Service values, model inclusive leadership, and foster a culture where diverse teams can succeed. Financial and Commercial Stewardship Ensure delivery is underpinned by strong commercial and financial management, with robust oversight of business cases, budgets, procurement pipelines and in-flight delivery performance. Contribute to Spending Review and investment case development, particularly in relation to legacy mitigation, Reform transition, and digital operations continuity. Leading Through Ambiguity / Vision for the Future Deliver insights that shape organisational design, enabling future-ready structures and ways of working. * Be a stabilising force during times of change, guiding teams through transition with clarity, empathy, and a focus on maintaining momentum and morale

Key Accountabilities Own the Technical Vision: Define the 'how' for all strategic change, ensuring solutions align with the long-term enterprise architecture. Lead Technical Governance: Champion and implement architectural standards, including Secure by Design, across high-impact projects. Mentor and Guide Teams: Provide technical leadership and guidance to engineering and architecture teams on complex design decisions. Manage Architectural Risk: Identify and clearly articulate technical debt and architectural risks early in the investment process. Ensure System Integrity: Verify that new High-Level Designs (HLDs) are scalable, secure, and fit within the broader CCS technology ecosystem. Drive Strategic Alignment: Collaborate with Business Architecture to translate strategic goals into practical, resilient technical blueprints. Review Supplier Capability: Assess the technical viability and integration methods of solutions proposed by market suppliers (e.g., for the Self-Serve programme). Document Architecture: Lead the creation of clear, concise architectural documentation suitable for senior leadership.

Main duties consist of but are not limited to: Technical 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 Apps 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 PowerApps integrations with other Azure components such as Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus and Azure Functions Work closely with test engineers to reach a common understanding of acceptance criteria, the code base and test coverage Work collaboratively with IT and stakeholders, share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Proactively investigate problems and opportunities in existing processes, evaluating and communicating findings and recommendations to stakeholders Identify and manage 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 Keeping an open mind and exploring innovative ways to solve problems, working in a fail-fast fashion to provide required functionality Embrace a continuous improvement ethos Responsible for ensuring that the team test and build activities follow agreed governance and processes Proactively apply HMG IA technical security controls according to ISO 27001 & the Security Policy Framework (SPF) Behavioural Understanding yourself to be a leader (and the impact of your behaviour on others in a project team focused on results) Engaging Stakeholders (for mutually beneficial collaborative relationships outside of the team) Share knowledge and expertise with your wider team, aspire to be a role model within the organisation, champion our culture of learning, development, cross-company collaboration and teamwork Work across several multi-disciplinary teams to deliver highly focused and successful digital services Provide project / delivery management support when required Effective management and delegation of tasks within the team Applies “progress over perfection” principle Takes full responsibility for decisions and delivers Inner composure, recovers quickly from setbacks and learns from the experience Highly driven & inspires others to move things along and make things happen Personal and Team Development Drive your own training and self-development, keeping skills up to date and learning new skills Promote and display the IPO and Civil Service Values Guides more junior members in their personal development Coaches and mentors’ colleagues Continuously improves technical knowledge and stays abreast of latest trends Shares knowledge of tools and techniques with your wider team and the business stakeholders

The Test Assurance Manager is responsible for defining, maintaining, and leading the agency’s test assurance strategy, policies, and frameworks across all programmes and deliveries. This role provides senior-level oversight and direction for test assurance activities across both internal and supplier-led projects, ensuring that testing is planned, executed, and evidenced to a consistently high standard. The role includes the line management of Test Assurance Analysts and requires strong stakeholder management to influence and collaborate with multiple delivery partners. The Test Assurance Manager must operate pragmatically, balancing governance and delivery needs across projects with varying levels of testing maturity, supplier capability, and assurance readiness. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience assuring or managing testing across multi-supplier and/or complex delivery environments, and experience in defining and implementing test strategies, policies and assurance frameworks. This role aligns with within the capability framework. Duties & Responsibilities Test Strategy, Policy and Framework Ownership - Own, develop, and maintain the Agency's Test Policy, Test Assurance Framework, and associated guidance, templates and artefacts. Define and embed test assurance processes that integrate with existing governance and delivery functions. Provide Assurance & Oversight - Provide independent assurance of supplier and internal testing across all projects and programmes. Review and approve test strategies, plans and reports to ensure adequacy and alignment. Identify and track risks, issues, and non-compliance. Stakeholder Management - Engage and influence key stakeholders across the business, technical and delivery teams to ensure testing and assurance are effectively planned and executed. Build strong relationships with programme managers, delivery leads, suppliers and assurance boards. Continuous Improvement - Champion test and quality maturity across the agency and supplier ecosystem. Capture lessons learned and drive improvements in test assurance capability, tools, and practices. Maintain awareness of emerging technologies and assurance methods. Leadership & Line Management - Line manage, mentor, and develop Test Assurance Analysts. Plan and allocate resources to projects based on risk and priority. Foster a collaborative, supportive team culture focused on risk awareness, quality outcomes, and continuous improvement. Test forecasting for needs and resourcing - Liaise with delivery streams, programmes, towers, and projects to understand upcoming testing needs, resource profiles, and capability requirements. Ensure that shared resources are effectively deployed, developed, and supported to deliver value across multiple initiatives. Create a clear governance model for engagement, prioritisation, and reporting of test resource deployment.

As a lead interaction designer, you will: embed a practice of hypothesis-driven, iterative, evidence-based design and agile ways of working in a team lead on prototyping complex ideas at any fidelity gain support for design decisions and design strategy from senior leaders measurably improve the practice of inclusive, accessible and environmentally sustainable design across the organisation help teams understand how user-centred design helps them meet their goals, and align their work to the goals and vision of the organisation use risks, opportunities and constraints in technology, systems and policy to shape design identify and create new design patterns and components create an inclusive, productive environment for designers to work in help to build the interaction design capability within CPS, by growing and mentoring our interaction design profession, and developing the skillset within our user centred design community

The role plays a major part in supporting HMRC’s IT governance process. As a subject matter expert, you will offer advice and guidance to solution architects to ensure designs conform to HMRC’s IT strategy. Taking a strategic view across all architectural domains, portfolios and programmes you to guide the organisation to make accurate technology decisions, promoting reuse, sustainability and scalability to achieve value for money. As part of the Enterprise Architecture team you will engage at a strategic level, influencing policy, and setting direction for technical and business change. You will also play a key role in ensuring that HMRC develops and maintains a strong IT Architecture capability.

The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is responsible for delivering a compensation scheme that has been long awaited by the infected blood community to provide financial compensation to victims of infected blood on a UK-wide basis. This role will lead our technical testing capability within the engineering team of the Data Operations arm of the IBCA Data Directorate. The Data Operations team is responsible for developing and running safe and secure data solutions that provide a single source of truth for those going through their compensation journey. We are building a new data platform using Amazon Web Services (AWS) and data management and intelligence products using Databricks, Quantexa and Tableau. We are taking a product-centric approach, treating data as a product and building squads around our products, with a focus on paying compensation to those impacted by the infected blood scandal seamlessly. You will focus on ensuring the integrity, reliability, and security of our AWS tech stack through rigorous technical testing and complex troubleshooting. Working at IBCA gives you a huge opportunity to make an impact on those who deserve compensation, and this role suits a candidate who can work independently to diagnose technical issues and deliver end-to-end test strategies from the ground up, ensuring that data is an enabler to everything IBCA does. As an AWS/Databricks Test Engineer, you will join a multidisciplinary team to design, build, and deliver high-impact, scalable AWS-based solutions. You will bridge the gap between manual and automation testing while fostering a strong quality engineering community. You will: Provide technical guidance for the development of robust, automated testing frameworks and integration strategies for our data platform, encompassing DevSecOps and 3-Amigos best practices; Execute technical testing across AWS services (S3, Lambda, Athena, VPC) and data tools like Databricks and Quantexa to ensure tools and techniques are scalable, secure, and efficient; Be responsible for ensuring the right test engineering practices—including API automation, Boto3 deployment checks, and evidence-driven defect tracking—are embedded consistently within the delivery teams; Independently diagnose and troubleshoot complex technical problems, reaching out across digital service teams to investigate root causes and assess infrastructure configurations in Terraform; Work with business stakeholders and clients, translating complex test findings into actionable insights and ensuring that evolving requirements are met with adaptable test strategies. Responsibilities Conduct technical testing on AWS services using Databricks, Quantexa and Tableau; Perform manual testing across AWS components, including S3, CloudWatch, VPC, Lambda, Athena (SQL), and others; Understand AWS infrastructure deployment processes, including Terraform-based configurations; Develop and execute test plans, ensuring evidence-driven defect tracking via JIRA; Work in a 3-Amigos approach, collaborating closely with architects, developers and business analysts; Engage in client-facing meetings and discussions, presenting test findings and solutions. Adapt to potential automation testing, including API testing (e.g., REST API), AWS CLI deployment checks using Boto3 (Python) and Front-end UI testing where required.

As a Test Engineer within the Welsh Revenue Authority’s (WRA) Digital team, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and resilience of our cloud services. You will work across the full testing lifecycle, applying both manual and automated testing techniques to validate user focused solutions that support tax administration in Wales. You will collaborate closely with developers, analysts, and delivery teams in an agile environment to embed testing early and effectively. Your work will directly contribute to the delivery of secure, accessible, and robust services that meet the needs of our users. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation where you will be supported to grow your skills, contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact on public services in Wales. "At the WRA, we take quality seriously. As Test Manager, I’m proud to work alongside developers, analysts, and delivery teams to build resilient, cloud-based digital services that support new Welsh taxes. It’s a truly collaborative effort — and an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.” Ruchi Dhamija, Test Manager

As the Lead Service Manager, you will: Oversee all service management processes, including Incident, Problem, Change, and Configuration Management. Lead a team of Service Delivery Managers and manage the Service Desk to ensure efficient, effective, and user-focused services. Champion best practices and continuous improvement to deliver reliable digital services that support Ofsted’s mission. What we’re looking for: Strong background in IT service management (ITIL or equivalent). Proven leadership experience in managing teams and service delivery. Passion for delivering high-quality digital services in a public sector environment. Join us and make a real impact on the reliability and quality of services that underpin Ofsted’s work. This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsted’s well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home. Job description Please refer to the job specification for further information.

IT capabilities are essential to the NCA’s mission to protect the public from serious and organised crime. The SIAM Team plays a critical role in ensuring the effective management and delivery of a wide range of operational IT services to NCA Officers and law enforcement partners across the UK. This is achieved through strong leadership and oversight of the entire service lifecycle, alongside rigorous assurance and management of the IT supply chain. Our goal is to ensure services are delivered in line with agreed service levels and tailored to meet the operational needs of our officers. To support this, we adopt a lifecycle approach to IT service management and continually invest in building a team of skilled, professional IT Service and Product Management practitioners. These experts work within a complex and dynamic IT estate that evolves to meet emerging challenges. Our technology must adapt to address the changing threats faced by the public and the NCA. To enable this, we are seeking high quality candidates who can drive innovation, identify solutions to complex problems and proactively deliver service improvements. In this role, you will work strategically across teams to ensure that digital and data investments deliver maximum value and support the NCA’s vital mission. Duties and Responsibilities Governance and Control - Work flexibly across a growing and complex IT estate, applying appropriate levels of governance and control to ensure compliance and consistency. Knowledge Building and Performance Review - Collaborate with business areas to develop a deep understanding of service outcomes and performance requirements, enabling informed decision-making and continuous improvement. Managing a Quality Service - Partner with our supply chain and Service Integration and Management (SIAM) providers to deliver a seamless, high-quality service experience for end users. Assurance Management - Develop expertise in service and product management to support robust assurance processes and maintain the integrity of IT services. Stakeholder Collaboration - Engage and collaborate with technology teams and wider stakeholders to deliver exceptional services. Use a range of communication methods to build strong, effective relationships across a diverse stakeholder network. Effective Problem-Solving Skills - Apply critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities to identify opportunities for improvement and implement solutions that enhance service delivery. A Product-Centric Approach - Champion technical excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement to ensure services deliver maximum value and meet the highest standards for stakeholders.

The Test Assurance Analyst will support the Test Assurance Manager in providing independent oversight and assurance of testing activities across a portfolio of projects and programmes. The role will ensure that suppliers and internal delivery teams adhere to agreed testing standards, governance, and quality expectations. The role requires a flexible and pragmatic approach to assurance, balancing risk, quality, and delivery needs. The successful candidate will need to demonstrate experience in test management, test assurance, or quality governance across various delivery environments. Whilst this opportunity is advertised as available for part time workers, please note that the role requires a minimum of 30 hours per week (specific hours negotiable Monday-Friday). This role is available on a permanent basis. However, qualifying candidates may opt for a 2-year loan or secondment if preferred. This post aligns with within the capability framework. Duties & Responsibilities Provide Assurance & Oversight - Provide independent assurance on the adequacy, completeness, and quality of test strategies, plans, approaches, and evidence across internal and supplier-led projects. Risk Management - Identify gaps, risks, and issues in testing and escalate them with recommendations for resolution. Stakeholder Management - Maintain effective working relationships with project teams, suppliers, business stakeholders, and assurance colleagues. Assess supplier and internal test deliverables for compliance, quality, and risk coverage. Continuous Improvement - Contribute to lessons learned and continuous improvement in test assurance practices. Monitor Test Compliance - Monitor adherence to agency and programme test policies, standards, and assurance frameworks.

The Security Architect will provide guidance, ranging from scoping IT Health Checks, providing guidance in risk assessment, providing security guidance, checking the cloud posture management platform for vulnerabilities. Projects may involve Online identity and verification, telephone based identity and verification. DWP is looking to provide a strategic platform that will allow secure and safe communication for its users with its services. This role will provide advice and guidance to either Health & Disability, and Identity & Trust. The team is made of a few architects and relationships will need to be built with other teams, the security community and the design authority.