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As a Technical Architect in the Finance and Technology Directorate, you can contribute to the NSPCC's digital and data transformation to ensure the organisation remains at the forefront of preventing child abuse and neglect. 

Architecture is responsible for ensuring all technology deployed across the society supports initiatives in line with the NSPCC Strategy. This includes understanding the opportunities technology represents for growth in proportion to the associated risks to enable the business to be innovative where appropriate whilst protecting vital services like Childline.   

Can you:

• use your technical skills to accurately balance risk with opportunity? 
• are you interested in having a hand in shaping your own destiny? 

Being part of a small team allows for flexibility in the way you contribute to the society's goals. 

Reporting to the Enterprise Architect you would: 

• Be part of the Architecture Board, validating solution designs to ensure they result in effective systems that are supportable and consistent with the wider technology estate. 
• Help the Architecture Board manage the flow of change proposals and related documentation 
• Collaborate with project teams at design stage, assist with build and deployment where appropriate and occasionally input into Request for Proposal production and response assessments. 
• Work with Technology Suppliers on strategic and tactical designs, helping to resolve complex technical issues, contract negotiations. 
• Develop strong day to day relationships across a number of technical teams on subjects relating to the technology in the estate. 
• Establish and maintain partnerships with internal Business Stakeholders, understanding their business challenges and technical requirements.

We would like you to have: 

• Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level applications, systems and networks in a secure fashion. 
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks, with a solid understanding of both traditional and cloud-based technologies. 
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to quickly identify and resolve technical challenges.  
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels. 
• Ability to effectively engage in commercial negotiations with potential suppliers.   
• Experience as a Technical Architect or similar role, with a track record of successfully delivering a range of complex projects would be an advantage. 
• Knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and industry best practices. 

Are you ready to use your technical expertise to protect children and transform lives?

Join us and you'll become:

• part of a team that cares about the work they do and the people they work with
• discover opportunities to grow, along with challenges and a shared purpose that'll bring the best out in you.

And you'll get to find your own way to make a difference that means more, and that impacts millions of young lives