Technical Validation Review

Objective

Ensure that large-scale work is periodically reviewed during long-running projects and prior to completion to verify alignment with department-wide best practices and technology strategy by the Principal Engineer.

Requirements

The Principal Engineer must:

• test the developer experience and documentation by running the code.
• ensure that the deployment process follows default patterns. If deviations exist, ensure the reasons have been documented.
• verify that security practices adhere to the department’s default standards. Any deviations must have been documented.
• confirm that code practices follow established default patterns. If there are exceptions, ensure justification has been documented.

Engineering Owner must:

• collaborate with Principal Engineers to ensure that periodic validation has occurred.
• take action to address and remediate any identified issues.

Triggers

If an Architectural Design has been required for the problem, a Technical Validation Review will be needed. When creating an implementation plan, the delivery team and engineering owner should identify suitable points for this review.

Responsibilities

Owner	Responsibility
Engineering Owner	Is responsible for ensuring that Technical Validation Review is planned and performed before the end of the project, and accountable or ensuring that Technical Validation results are actioned before the end of the project.
Principal Engineer	Is responsible for performing thorough and timely Technical Validation, providing clear and actionable feedback to the delivery team.