We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about how we do this visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice/about/equality-and-diversity. Grade: G7 (MoJ candidates who are on a specialist grade, will be able to retain this grade on lateral transfer) Salary: National: £54358 - £73450 (which may include an allowance of up to £19092) London: £58847 - £78225 (which may include an allowance of up to £19378) Working pattern: Full-time, part-time, Job share, flexible working Vacancy number: 86342 *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 The Role We’re recruiting for a Senior Technical Architect - File & Data here at Justice Digital, to be part of our warm and collaborative End User Compute Services team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in modernising how unstructured file data services are provided to our end users and keeping departmental data secure. This role aligns with Technical Architect from the Government Digital and Data Framework 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 simple systems 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. Key Responsibilities: Solution Design and Architecture • Lead the design and architecture of file and data services within end-user compute, ensuring alignment with 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 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.