Enterprise Technical Architect (Crown Hosting)
HM Revenue & CustomsUnited Kingdom
Added 11 Aug · still live
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£54,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2133 is an eligible occupation, but we classified this role with low confidence (43% match). If the code is right — and HM Revenue & Customs is a licensed sponsor — it should qualify, but double-check the occupation eligibility rules against the actual role.
About the role
We want to maximise the potential of everyone who chooses to work for us. We offer a great work life balance. You have the opportunity to work at any of our brand-new Regional Centres and to also work remotely. Contracts vary in length dependent upon the project with the possibility to extend.
Your time spent with us short or long term will be invaluable - your skills and expertise are needed to deliver the largest digital and transformation projects in Government. There really couldn’t be a better time to join HMRC for your new contract opportunity!
We’re looking for an experienced Enterprise Technical Architect to join HMRC’s Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) team.
You will provide technical architectural leadership, technology lifecycle management planning and support to the Platform Owners. ECS delivers secure, scalable cloud platforms that underpin HMRC’s digital services. With a broad customer base and diverse requirements, ECS provides foundational infrastructure that enables teams to build and innovate.
We are redefining our offerings and growing the team of outstanding people to improve the Cloud Centre of Excellence. We are already a diverse team of 90+ technologists, creating a dynamic and inclusive working environment whose skills cover architecture, platform development, service design, platform operations and governance.
Your time spent with us short or long term will be invaluable - your skills and expertise are needed to deliver the largest digital and transformation projects in Government. There really couldn’t be a better time to join HMRC for your new contract opportunity!
We’re looking for an experienced Enterprise Technical Architect to join HMRC’s Enterprise Cloud Services (ECS) team.
You will provide technical architectural leadership, technology lifecycle management planning and support to the Platform Owners. ECS delivers secure, scalable cloud platforms that underpin HMRC’s digital services. With a broad customer base and diverse requirements, ECS provides foundational infrastructure that enables teams to build and innovate.
We are redefining our offerings and growing the team of outstanding people to improve the Cloud Centre of Excellence. We are already a diverse team of 90+ technologists, creating a dynamic and inclusive working environment whose skills cover architecture, platform development, service design, platform operations and governance.
- Security vetting level for this post is "SC" cleared, you will should already have this level of clearance***
- Collaborating with others in the team to provide architectural viewpoints; ensuring requirements are in alignment with the strategic roadmap.
- Evaluating products/tools and providing enterprise appropriate recommendations.
- Maintain governance arrangements and standards for technical information, escalating impacts, risks and issues appropriately.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies and industry trends.
- Collaborate with engineers and product managers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Lead technical discussions between internal teams and external stakeholders, clearly communicating concepts and driving continuous improvement.
- Recommend and institute standard methodology, frameworks, design patterns, tools and reference architectures.
- Participate in architecture reviews, and technical workshops
- Lead the design and documentation of Platform infrastructure services and architecture roadmaps
- Work within the team to build and mature operational capabilities to meet the delivery goals, and validate those goals are being met
- Provide hands-on support and mentorship to engineering teams, helping to resolve complex technical challenges.
- Background technical knowledge in Private Cloud data centre hosted, storage, and compute technology.
- Articulating different architecture layers e.g. conceptual, logical, physical, and deployment architectures.
- Effectively communicating both orally and in writing and successfully delivering messages to stakeholders.
- Enterprise and software architecture, encompassing data, application and technology including security.
- Able to troubleshoot and identify problems.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Security vetting level for this post is "SC" cleared, you will should already have this level of clearance***
Desirable Criteria
Ideally You Will Also Have Experience And Understanding Of
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact your designated recruiter to request accommodation.
Ideally You Will Also Have Experience And Understanding Of
- Architectural development of Enterprise level data centre requirements and service delivery and architecture
- Network concepts and application
- Data centre management and systems, monitoring and tooling.
- Working with teams in support and management of data centre and Cloud/Hybrid Relevant technical qualifications for Cloud and data centre technology platforms and systems. IBM/Oracle/HPE/DELL.
- Private & Native Cloud environments with a good understanding of Cloud principles
- The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) Certified
- Delivery Qualifications (e.g. Agile Project Management, Prince2)
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact your designated recruiter to request accommodation.
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Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 2133 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~163k in sampleP25 £46kP75 £82k
£36kmedian £60kgoing rate £55k£100k
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The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2133 going rate of £54,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.