NHS - Senior Solution Architect
The UKHSA Data Design & Architecture (DD&A) team is responsible for supporting data architecture and data solutions across the organisation. We are a small team of solution architects, data architects, and data modellers. We also work closely with other parts of the organisation who also are involved in development and maintenance of infrastructure and software, including Programme Teams, Engineering & Enablement, Surveillance Systems, Data Services & Quality, Genomics, Enterprise Architecture and the Development and Operations team.
The DD&A team supervises and actively develops solutions and data architecture which meet both our own and wider strategies and design principles/blueprints. We also work on solution migration, consolidation, transformation, improvement, stabilisation, and decommissioning.We are seeking solution architects with AWS/Azure experience. This role will be a senior solution architect with direct accountability for specific solutions. This is not an exhaustive list please see Job description document for full list of duties.
You will be assessed on the 5 essential criteria listed below. Essential Criteria Understanding of TOGAF and other major data and solution related architecture frameworks (DMBOK) Cloud architecture expertise, AWS or Azure Strong communication skills and ability to translate complex topics into simple language Development of architectural principles and blueprints Integration experience Selection Process Details: This vacancy is using SuccessProfiles and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths, Ability, Experience and Technical skills.
Stage 1: Application & Sift Success profiles You willbe required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the above listed 6essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a: Application form(Employer/ Activity history section on the application) 500 word Statement of Suitability.This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The Application Form and Statement of Suitability will be marked separately, and you must pass both to move forward to interview.
In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on Cloud architecture expertise, AWS or Azure If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment Please do not exceed 500 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.
Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a (single) remote interview. Behaviours, technical, experience, ability and strengths will be tested at interview. The Behaviours tested during the interview stage will be: Communicating and Influencing Working Together Delivering at Pace Making effective decisions Changing and Improving Interview dates to be confirmed.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).
Security Clearance Level Requirement Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Basic Personnel Security Standard.