Technical Solutions Architect

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

As part of the team working in Police Scotland you can make a real difference by supporting our officers and staff across the second largest police force in the UK.

Technical Solutions Architects are pivotal in the delivery of technological solutions for Police Scotland, SPA and Forensics Services. To support our aim of Solution Sustainability, the Digital Division are actively seeking a Technical Solutions Architect to design and improve new and existing IT solutions that align to our strategy. This role will create and deliver innovative, cost efficient and optimum ICT solutions to meet the business needs through the whole project lifecycle from understanding the business case and requirements to transition into BAU support.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• You will be valued for your contribution in terms of delivery of solutions on challenging projects, often spanning more than one application and/or technology.
• You will work with many different teams across Digital, however mores so Project Management, to understand business requirements and technical project inter-dependencies, supporting the development and translation of business requirements into solution designs adhering to the Enterprise Architecture.

The successful candidate will behold a pivotal role in the delivery of technological solutions for the business

Essential Criteria

Educational/Occupational Essential

• Degree in a technical discipline.

OR

• Equivalent job experience.
• Experience in ability to create end to end solution designs for new services or solutions.
• Full life cycle experience, responsible for the development of a complete set of architectural views for an enterprise in accordance with one of the more common architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, Zachman).

Personal Qualities Essential

• A proactive approach to problem solving, taking ownership of issues and having the determination to follow things through.
• Have an open attitude towards sharing ideas and knowledge.
• A positive approach to mentoring, coaching other and sharing information with the entire team.
• Excellent organisational skills, prioritisation and time management skills.

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached Role Profile.

Please note that interviews will take place week commencing 17th August.

The location of the role is flexible within Scotland with hybrid working, the successful candidate will be expected to travel to one of Scotland's base locations/offices as required, which can be discussed at interview.

Why join us?

• A supportive team and a role where your expertise really matters
• Opportunities to develop leadership and specialist knowledge
• Working options (WFH, Hybrid, Office) and location are flexible.
• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Full-time or part-time shift patterns
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Applicants must be a British citizen, a member of the EU or other states in the EEA, a Commonwealth citizen or a foreign national free of restrictions.