91895 - Senior Technical Architect - File & Data

We're recruiting for a Senior Technical Architect - Data here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative End User Compute Services team. This role aligns against Senior Technical Architect from the Government Digital and Data Framework. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in modernising how unstructured file data services are provided to our end users and keeping the departmental data secure., Solution Design and Architecture

• Lead the design and architecture of file and data services within end user compute, ensuring alignment with the Justice Digital and wider MoJ goals and strategies.
• Develop technical specifications and standards for the existing on premises file shares and work collaboratively with business stakeholders to build out future state modern services in SharePoint Online.
Technical Leadership
• Provide expert guidance and direction to the multi-disciplinary product teams responsible for the File and Data management, promoting best practices and ensuring successful delivery of projects and initiatives.
• Mentor and coach junior team members, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing.
Subject Matter Expertise
• Serve as a subject matter expert across the on premises storage platforms from vendors like Dell and NetApp as well as modern, cloud native services such as SharePoint Online, staying up to date with the latest advancements and contributing to the roadmap for their strategic implementation.
Collaboration and Stakeholder Management
• Collaborate closely with Technical Architects within EUCS but also throughout Technology Services and across the MOJ to ensure seamless integration of File and Data capabilities aligned to business needs..
• Engage with our Demand, Business Relationship Managers and Solutions Architects to understand the requirements of the different agencies within MOJ and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication and alignment.
Technical Documentation
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for the relevant File and Data components including architecture diagrams and design documentation.
If this feels like an exciting challenge, something you are enthusiastic about, and want to join our team please read on and apply!, In Justice Digital, we recruit using a combination of the Government Digital and Data Profession Capability and Success Profiles Frameworks. We will assess your Experience, Technical Skills and the following Behaviours during the assessment process:
• Communicating & Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Leadership
• Changing and Improving
A diverse panel will review your application against the Person Specification above. Successful candidates who meet the required standard will then be invited to a 1-hour panel interview held via video conference. Should you be unsuccessful in the role that you have applied for but demonstrate the capability for a role at a lower level, we reserve the right to discuss this opportunity with you and offer you the position without needing a further application. A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months, from which further appointments may be made. Terms & Conditions Please review our Terms & Conditions which set out how we recruit and provide further information related to the role and salary arrangements.

These are exciting times at Justice Digital. We have a clear vision - to develop a digitally enabled justice system that works simply for its users - and we're looking for enthusiastic, talented people to help us achieve it. We're making things better by building adaptable, effective services and making systems that are simple to use for staff and citizens. It can be challenging but it's also important and rewarding. As well as doing interesting work, we're creating an environment that's great to work in. We provide the opportunity to work with the latest technologies and offer brilliant training opportunities alongside support from expert colleagues. On top of that, you'll find flexible working, an inclusive culture, and a place where your opinion is valued. Within the End User Compute Services team, our mission is to deliver modern workplace technology solutions to all staff within the Ministry of Justice by modernising and simplifying the legacy technical debt, improving our user experience and security posture with continuous improvement and above all, delivering a quality service. To help picture your life at MoJ Justice Digital, please take a look at our blog and our Digital and Technology strategy 2025.

Salary: London: £58,847- £78,225 (which may include an allowance of up to £19,378). National: £54,358- £73,450 (which may include an allowance of up to £19,092). Working pattern: Full time, part time, flexible working. Vacancy number: 91895
• We offer a hybrid working model, allowing for a balance between remote work and time spent in your local office. Office locations can be found ON THIS MAP