Technical Architect

Description

Summary of the work Disclosure Scotland provides criminal record checking services to individuals and organisations to support safer recruitment and protect vulnerable groups. We are currently undergoing a digital transformation . This is a rare opportunity to help transform the way we provides this critical public service Specialist role Technical Architect Expected Contract Length Contract will be let in 6 month increments, up to 23 months. Latest start date Monday 6 September 2021 Maximum Day Rate We expect rates to be submitted in line with current market rates. Who Speclialist Work With The existing team is comprised of contract and Civil Service resources. The specialist will be expected to be embedded into the Digital team as well as working with the other members of the business. The Architect Team consists of a Lead Technical Architect, a Cloud Architect, an Associate Technical Architect and this role. What Specialists Work On • Design new systems, services and technical architectures in collaboration with technical teams • Produce high-level systems documentation for technical teams to follow, for governance purposes and for accreditation purposes • Work with technical teams to understand the technical impact of change, the limitations of current systems and the gaps between implemented functionality and desired functionality • Innovation in creating low-cost, sustainable solutions that yield a low Total Cost of Ownership • Mentoring and guiding colleagues through Architecture and technical disciplines Skills & Experience • Experience with AWS (in last two years), ideally hands-on, but an ability to follow AWS architectures and technical conversations will be sufficient • Experience with one or more of (in last five years): Java, Spring, MySQL, MariaDB • Experience with Agile, ideally Scrum or KanBan • Fast learner – able to land in the role and be self-sufficient in seeking out stakeholders and understanding the technical landscape • Ability to work in complex, changing environments across multiple streams of work, working with multiple stakeholders • Experience of mentoring others Work Location Work remotely for now, when office opens, work will be at the below address and specialist may have to attend this office address as required. It is likely a large proportion of the week will be remote working. 1 Pacific Quay Glasgow G51 1DZ Working Arrangments • The specialist will be working remotely to start. Once the Scottish Government confirms the return to office based working, it is expected we will return to the office on a part time basis/as required. • The specialist will be expected to attend meetings using MS Teams or once office working resumes, face to face. • Make use of collaborative tooling (Slack, MS Teams, Miro, Confluence and Jira). • The specialist will be pro-active Security Clearance Must have BPSS clearance to begin work and willing to go through SC Clearance. No. of Specialists to Evaluate 15 Cultural Fit Criteria • Be transparent and collaborative whilst working • Have a no-blame culture and encourage people to learn from their mistakes • Take responsibility for their work • Share knowledge and experience with other team members • Challenge the status quo • Be comfortable standing up for their discipline • Be comfortable with working with clients with both high and low technical expertise Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers 1. Is there an incumbent in the role? This is an additional role requirement. This role is part of a team consisting of: Lead Technical Architect, a Cloud Architect, an Associate Technical Architect and this role. 2. IR35 Status? The role is outside IR35.The DOS system only provides the one option to put on adverts that we can't edit so we have used the HM Revenue determination tool to confirm status.If you require a copy of the HM Revenue and Customs summary showing this before contract award, please email DS_PMO_Mailbox@disclosurescotland.gov.scotThe DOS system only provides the one option to put on adverts that we can't edit so we have used the HM Revenue determination tool to confirm status. 3. Could you please provide breakdown of further stages with dates? When exactly the final decision would be made? The advert closes 12th August.Sift of applications will be 13th to 20th August, notifications issued 20th-23rd August for next stage of chats with leads of area.These chat will be held w/c 30th August, outcomes by end of that week.Due to time to get clearance, it is expected that the successful candidate will start 4-5 weeks after this.If we can speed any of these steps up, we will, it is dependant on the number of applications received. 4. How much on-site time is expected? Work remotely for now, when office opens, work will be at the below address and specialist may have to attend this office address as required. It is likely a large proportion of the week will be remote working.It is expected one, possibly twice a week, however, this could change dependant on office spacing which is still being determined.