We're looking for a Principal Technologist to lead a new cloud modernisation programme within the government sector. This is a strategic leadership role where you'll shape the approach to transforming legacy on-premise systems to modern public cloud infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing Leading the strategy and execution of on-premise to cloud migration programmes Shaping new technology modernisation work-streams from inception Engaging and presenting to ministerial and CXO-level stakeholders Managing end-to-end technology transformation life-cycles Navigating government commercial frameworks and procurement processes Understanding and managing dependencies across operational support and outsourcing Applying modern practices (DevOps, SecOps, Agile) to legacy system modernisation Essential Experience Technical Proven experience leading cloud modernisation projects (on-premise to public cloud) Strong understanding of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) Experience with legacy technologies: VMware, Hyper-V, Oracle Knowledge of software development lifecycle, DevOps, and SecOps Understanding of AI and coding assistants in modern development Strategic & Leadership End-to-end technology and digital service modernisation experience Evidence of presenting and communicating at ministerial/Director/CXO level Understanding of complex technology ecosystems and inter-dependencies Experience shaping and leading transformation programmes Knowledge of government commercial frameworks Sector Experience Government sector experience (almost essential) Understanding of government technology challenges and constraints Wider public sector experience highly valued (health, education, local authorities, Defence, ALBs)