Lead Technical Architect (Infrastructure & Cloud)

Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached job description for responsibilities:

Candidates should be

• Existing experienced support ICT professional or architect with an in-depth focus on at least one technical area

• Proven ability to adapt and learn new technical skills at short notice

• Evidence of knowledge of on-premises infrastructure and cloud technologies

• Excellent ability to author and edit technical and other documents

• Be able to give and receive constructive criticism on documentation
• Able to adapt to changing prioritie

Next Steps

Do not delay, contact us today to arrange an informal chat for more information about the role.

Please note Agencies need not contact us.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

• oA master's degree in an associated professional field (or equivalent qualification / experience).
• o Knowledge gained through practical experience of working at this level, across a range of work procedures and practices.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

• A relevant professional registration, such as, Chartered IT Professional (CITP).
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the NHS, or other healthcare systems and services, including the political, strategic, and operational environments in which they operate

Experience

• Experience leading or co-leading technical architecture teams and making architectural decisions that deliver business value in complex organisational environments.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and manage complex technical solutions across cloud, infrastructure, software, or security domains.
• Strong collaboration skills, with a track record of working with senior and operational stakeholders to resolve conflicts and build consensus that supports successful delivery.
• Proficient in using of cloud and virtualisation technologies to improve infrastructure and services while managing costs and security.

• Proficient with using infrastructure components to maintain reliable and high-performing services.
• Proficient in providing technical support and setting up off-the-shelf and custom systems to work well and meet goals.

Skills and Attributes

• Collaboration to work well with people from different teams and professions, understand their goals and challenges, and work to a common goal.
• Leadership to support and guide others with clear direction and to encourage an inclusive, high-performing team culture.
• Strategic perspective to keep the bigger picture in mind and connect everyday tasks to long-term goals.
• Technical agility to quickly learn new technologies, stay updated on trends, and understand their commercial use.

• Welsh language skills are desirable, at level 1 or above, in understanding, speaking, reading and writing in Welsh.
• Initiative to look for ways to improve services or systems, identify risks and opportunities and take action to get good results.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.

Employer details

Employer name

Digital Health and Care Wales

Address

Hybrid Working

To be decided at interview

CF11 9AD

Employer's website

https://nwis.nhs.wales/