Software Architect in HMPO

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Who Speclialist Work With The existing team consists of Node.js and Java Developers, complete with a full agile team. This includes user researchers, designers, business change managers, product owners and service manager. What Specialists Work On Building on our AWS hosted platform, the software architect will be required to deliver key functionality to our services. These key deliverables are: - Adding Overseas Customers to the Online Passport Renewal Service. - Adding Priority Services to the Online Passport Renewal Service. Where the Work Takes Place 2 Marsham Street with a potential move to Victoria Office in September. Early Market Engagement Working Arrangements The suppliers team will initially be required to work onsite at the base location working a five (5) day week. The Service is being delivered against the GDS Service Manual (e.g. agile delivery aligned to scrum methodology). Work Location 2 Marsham Street with a potential move to Victoria Office in September. Security Clearance The Architect must have SC clearance or go through the SC clearance process. This typically takes 20 days. Additional T&Cs Skills & Experience Solid development experience (5+ years) Microservice experience Keen interest in Industry trends and their application Experience designing HA applications Technical process design Good documentation skills (UML and architecture) Nice to Haves Node.js or Java Development skills Strong understanding of Agile Delivery Automated testing experience Open Source Experience Experience with CI and Kanban/Scrum Strong understanding of Agile Delivery No. of Specialists to Evaluate 4 Cultural Fit Criteria Work well with multiple supplier teams Take responsibility for key architecture components Foster good development culture and practices Able to challenge design in a healthy way Share knowledge across the platform Assessment Method Evaluation Weighting Technical competence 60% Cultural fit 20% Price 20% Questions from Suppliers Budget range the is no maximum rate set and all rates will be considered.