Principal Cloud Architect - Scottish Government - G7

Present recommendations for technologies or system improvements to support project goals, based on IT knowledge and analysis of business and system needs.

Evaluate the success of integrated solutions, identifying best practices and lessons learned.

Act as a key contributor to architecture governance activities, ensuring the adoption of best practice and appropriate technology architecture standards.

Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap for the department within your area of expertise.

Own the technical roadmap for services across a defined domain.

Develop and document technical designs for the integration and implementation of technology solutions, working across DDaT and wider business teams.

Ensure designs meet required security and operational standards.

Act as a subject matter expert, ensuring recommendations and designs align with wider organisational and cross-government strategies.

Own designated digital components, ensuring their design and implementation align with broader architectural patterns and direction.