Job Vacancy Technical Architect - Government Digital Service - G7

This role requires:

• you should be excited about thinking long-term and helping deliver technology-related change, particularly within AI enablement and scaling AI

• you must have a technical background and be able to use this experience to make and guide architectural design decisions, build credibility with others, evaluate proposals and decide execution approaches characterised by risk and complexity

• you have strong written and verbal communication skills, and are able to translate complex concepts into straightforward language with ease to support wider organisational objectives

• you should have some experience working with technology suppliers

• you should be comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders, both technical (e.g. Principal GDaD professionals) and non-technical (including SCS and ministers)

• learning should be embedded in the way you approach your working week, and you should be keen to share your learning with those around you

• you should be at the top skill levels in your Digital & Data specialism, most likely from the Architecture, Data, or Software Development groups.

• you should hold, or be working towards, relevant industry certifications in AI as your technical specialism.

Bristol, London, Manchester

The Government Digital Service (GDS) is the digital centre of government. We are responsible for setting, leading and delivering the vision for a modern digital government.

Our priorities are to drive a modern digital government, by:

1. joining up public sector services

2. harnessing the power of AI for the public good

3. strengthening and extending our digital and data public infrastructure

4. elevating leadership and investing in talent

5. funding for outcomes and procuring for growth and innovation

6. committing to transparency and driving accountability

We are home to the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence (), the world-leading and at the forefront of coordinating the UK’s geospatial strategy and activity. We lead the Government Digital and Data function and champion the work of digital teams across government.

We’re part of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and employ more than 1,000 people all over the UK, with hubs in Manchester, London and Bristol.

The Government Digital Service is where talent translates into impact. From your first day, you’ll be working with some of the world’s most highly-skilled digital professionals, all contributing their knowledge to make change on a national scale.

Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation’s highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need

We are responsible for:

• Facilitating and delivering the Cross-Government AI adoption at scale

• Defining the Principles and sharing Best Practice, baseline standards for responsible AI enablement at Scale 

• Research and publish technical, deeper dives on AI enablement technologies and practices, such as

• Operating models for AI deployment, assurance and Governance at scale

• Ensure widespread access to foundational AI tools 

• Publish Digital, Data and Technology Strategy and Standards, like the , the  and 

• Cross-government GDaD performance and assurance, including  and AI Assurance Advisory

• GDaD Capability Development, including the 

The roles we are recruiting sit at the heart of this mission, focused on strengthening the UK public sector’s ability to enable and scale our AI Adoption. Join us for rewarding work that makes a difference across the UK. You'll solve some of the nation’s highest-priority digital challenges, helping millions of people access services they need