The Department for Business and Trade "DBT" are seeking an ERP-focused Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership on a major cross-government ERP transformation programme. This is an opportunity to support one of the most significant shared services programmes in government, helping ensure DBT's systems, data and processes are integrated effectively. Salary range £67,867 to £81,793 plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 29% employer pension contribution. Flexible, hybrid working from London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford.
About role
DBT are seeking an ERP-focused Technical Architect to provide architectural leadership for DBT's role in a major cross-government ERP transformation programme. This role will focus on high-level and integration architecture, supporting the effective adoption of a new ERP solution within DBT's wider digital estate.
You will work with multidisciplinary and cross-government teams to shape coherent, scalable solutions aligned to programme objectives. The role will involve looking at how ERP connects with existing systems, how data will flow between services, and how business processes will be supported through the new platform.
Responsibilities
Define and champion the technical strategy for services, ensuring alignment with user needs, business goals and DDaT standards.
Lead technical specialists across multiple projects, solving complex architectural challenges and owning the technical design of services.
Design and assure secure, open-source and user-centred systems, including integration, interoperability, cloud quality, security and performance.
Provide technical governance, present designs to boards such as the Technical Design Authority, and collaborate with architects across DBT to ensure alignment.
Horizon scan for emerging technologies, contribute to the architecture community, mentor peers and support capability development within the profession.
Essential skills
Strong technical architecture experience, including designing secure, scalable and user-centred digital services.
Experience producing high-level designs, translating them into practical delivery plans and taking them through governance or assurance boards.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work across complex, multidisciplinary teams.
In addition to core Technical Architecture skills, you should also have experience of the following:
Supporting ERP implementation, ERP design, integration or migration activity.
Designing integration architecture between ERP platforms and existing systems or services.
Understanding data flows, business processes, technical dependencies and delivery risks within large-scale transformation programmes.
Benefits
Civil Service pension with employer contribution of 28.97%
Learning and development tailored to your role with expensed accreditations and study time aside
Flexible, hybrid working environment with options like condensed hours
Culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
Annual leave starting at 25 days rising with each year of service
Three paid volunteering days a year
Employee benefits programme including cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans
Bonus and Discount Schemes: In year rewards and vouchers as well as My lifestyle discounts
Family friendly policies including maternity, adoption or shared parental leave
Job satisfaction: making a positive contribution to the UK's economy
Additional information
Salary is dependent on location and technical skills as assessed at interview. London based range: £71,590 to £85,413. National range: £67,867 to £81,793.
Hybrid working includes 40% in-office working / month (typically 2 days/week), hours are flexible and condensed hours are an option. Office locations are: London, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Belfast, Birmingham or Salford.
Please apply with a CV that shows evidence against the listed 'Essential criteria' above.
DBT does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
This role requires SC clearance, a condition of which is to have been present in the UK for 3 out of the past 5 years.
Why join DBT
This is an opportunity to work on modern, varied and meaningful technology programmes that support trade, business and economic growth across the UK. DBT offers the chance to work in a cloud-first environment, contribute to emerging AI capability, support major digital services and be involved in large-scale transformation across government.
You will join a collaborative architecture community where your experience will help shape technical direction, improve services and support teams to deliver well-designed, secure and resilient solutions. For someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, influencing strategy and working closely with delivery teams, this is a strong opportunity to make a real impact across a broad and important digital estate.
Apply now or contact Inspire People in complete confidence.
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