Lead Technical Architect (Infrastructure & Cloud)
Job summary
The Infrastructure Design team is responsible for technicaldesign and assurance through a project's lifecycle, acting asexperts in various technologies, supporting RBFT and NHSorganisations. Operating a cloud-first strategy, architects arerequired to oversee on-premise services and facilitate thetransition to cloud services.
A Lead Architect is responsible for converting the technicalrequirements of a project into the architecture and design thatwill guide the final product. The post holder is also responsiblefor bridging the gaps between complex business problems andsolutions in the cloud whist supporting the on premise estate.The Lead Technical Architect is the technical lead for a range ofprogrammes across Royal Berkshire NHS Trust. This role hasresponsibility for defining strategic direction of technology andleading the technical design for of all systems and services,justifying design decisions that form a critical part of the Digital vision and strategy.
Main duties of the job
o Co-responsible for the strategic definition and development of the Trust IT Infrastructure and Cloud architecture. The Trust IT architecture covers clinical and non-clinical systems and support for links and access with the wider healthcare community.o Act as the Trusts Infrastructure and Cloud Technical Design Authority who provides a focus for Infrastructure elements of design across all IT systems, hardware and software. Manages the development and adherence to the IT architecture and participates in project governance ensuring alignment of projects within the architectural IT roadmap and strategy of the Trust.o Lead the implementation of infrastructure and cloud architecture solutions across a group of clinical and business applications or technologies based on enterprise business strategy, architecture principles, business capabilities and business requirements.o Understand the business (its drivers and capabilities) and determine corresponding enterprise system designs and change requirements to drive the organization's targeted business outcomes.o Provide architectural ownership in lifecycle of infrastructure hardware platforms and infrastructure components of application delivery ensuring initiative is aligned with the overall enterprise architecture.o Own and maintain the full architecture documentation and standards and monitor compliance.o Embed the overall enterprise architecture approach, strategic technologies and architecture standards.
About us
Diversity makes us interesting... Inclusion is what will make us outstanding.
Inequality exists and the journey to eliminate it is not easy. Every step we take will be a purposeful step forward to deliver a truly inclusive culture where all our people are enabled to deliver outstanding care, where background is no barrier, and where everyone can be their authentic self and we truly represent our patient community.
We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants where possible. All applicants who have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the post can opt for a guaranteed interview.
We support flexible working wherever possible, with requests considered on an individual basis taking into account service requirements, operational needs and the requirements of the role.
Our primary method of communication will be via email. However, if you would prefer to be contacted through a different method, please inform the recruitment team.
If you need additional help with your application please get in touch by calling the recruitment team on 0118 322 6997 or 0118 322 5342.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, organised with excellent attention to detail. Flexible in workload duties/dealing with tasks/hours and ability to work under pressure. To be capable of concentrating in dynamically changing DDAT situations and a busy work environment for diagnosing complex problems
Please see the attached document for full JD and person specification.
Person Specification
1.Lead & Design robust infrastructure architectures for complex programmes
- Proven experience in designing enterprise-scale infrastructure architectures.
- Support & Mentor colleagues through knowledge sharing, coaching and architectural leadership.
Coordinate infrastructure effort, costs and delivery activities across internal teams and partners.
- Hands-on technical expertise to design modern, user-centred digital services.
- Architect who is technology-agnostic, commercially aware, and comfortable operating across both business and technical audiences.
Build relationships with stakeholders to establish architectural principles.
- Proven experience of leading the delivery of platforms underpinning large-scale cloud transformation (e.g. migration to cloud environments, modernisation of applications harnessing cloud).
- Experienced in building and fostering relationships with stakeholders and translating technology information as appropriate to drive effective decision making.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Royal Berkshire Hospital
London Road
Reading
RG1 5AN
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.royalberkshire.nhs.uk/