Technical Solutions Consultant

This role will involve designing implementing and supporting solutions and applications focusing on cloud-based technologies integration and architecture governance. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the development and execution of agile architecture and engineering practices with a specific focus on the International Trade domain. This position requires deep knowledge and expertise in technologies including but not limited to Azure integration security and data management. Key Responsibilities: 1. Service and Solution Design: Lead the design and development of innovative solutions and services to meet the needs of DEFRA 2. Agile Architecture/GDS Delivery Ways of Working: Implement and promote agile architecture and Government Digital Service (GDS) delivery methods to ensure efficient and effective project delivery. 3. Solution Options and Recommendations: Evaluate and recommend optimal solutions technologies and approaches to meet project requirements. 4. Engaging with External Contractors/Vendors: Collaborate with external partners contractors and vendors to ensure the successful implementation of architectural solutions. 5. Documenting Solutions: Create comprehensive documentation for architectural designs ensuring clear and effective communication of technical details. 6. Support to Delivery Teams: Provide guidance and support to project delivery teams ensuring that architectural best practices are followed. 7. Plan and Support Migration Activities: Develop migration plans and assist in the seamless transition of solutions into live operation. 8. Support Service Design and Transition: Collaborate with the service design team to ensure that architectural considerations are integrated into live operations. Application/Integration Architecture: Design integration solutions and interfaces based on project design activities. Architecture Governance and Assurance: Ensure compliance with Authority architecture principles standards patterns and guardrails. Provide assurance for solution and technical designs. Oversee the governance process for technical artifacts. Qualifications and Requirements: Bachelors degree in a relevant field (e.g. Computer Science Information Technology). Proven experience as a Solution/Application Architect Knowledge of agile and GDS delivery practices. Strong understanding of integration and security technologies. Previous experience in data management and cloud-based architec