DVLA are looking for Lead Technical Architects to support major digital change across a range of high-volume services used by millions of people across the UK. You will work closely with engineering and delivery teams on technical design, helping to improve existing systems, deliver new digital services and support future change across areas such as vehicles, payments, identity and customer-facing platforms. Permanent role, hybrid working from Swansea (60% office-based), salary of up to £82,430 (inc allowances, based on skills and experience) plus 29% employer pension contribution and excellent Civil Service benefits.OPEN SESSIONWould you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it''s like to work at DVLA? If so, DVLA are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually ''meet the team'' and an opportunity to ask questions on Thursday 14th May at 12pm.Follow the Apply link for instructions to reserve your virtual seat. Highly recommend attending!About roleAs a Lead Technical Architect, you will be responsible for the technical design of systems and services across one or more DVLA product areas. You will work closely with engineering squads, lead engineers, delivery managers, business analysts and programme architects to develop practical designs that can be understood, delivered and maintained.You will work on impactful projects such as the Electronic Vehicle Excise Duty programme, known as EVED - a major programme of work linked to upcomin