Principal Solution Architect – Digital & Cloud Transformation
Location: UK Wide
Job-Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to £150,000
A high-impact digital transformation organisation is seeking a Principal Solution Architect to lead the successful design and delivery of complex, multi-tiered systems across critical national and commercial services. This is a unique opportunity to shape architecture across large-scale agile programmes while influencing key strategic decisions that drive long-term technical outcomes.
As a Principal Solution Architect, you'll be at the forefront of client engagements, helping senior stakeholders define and deliver strategic architectural roadmaps across public cloud, SaaS, and PaaS environments. You’ll work alongside other technical leaders and agile teams, setting direction, providing assurance, and enabling high-quality solutions that improve lives and power innovation at scale.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead the architecture of modern, multi-tiered digital services, ensuring alignment with business and technical goals
* Provide strategic input across multiple high-value delivery engagements, supporting delivery teams through technical decision-making
* Own architectural principles and drive stakeholder alignment across technical and non-functional design aspects
* Develop policies, set standards, and provide thought leadership across cloud-native and agile delivery programmes
* Mentor and manage other architects and engineers, shaping careers and fostering a continuous improvement mindset
* Collaborate closely with account managers and sales teams to support growth and opportunity development
What You’ll Bring:
* Proven experience owning and delivering architecture across complex digital transformation programmes
* Strong background in software engineering and the ability to lead technical delivery within agile teams
* Deep understanding of architectural frameworks and solution design across SaaS, PaaS, and cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience working with C-level executives
* Practical knowledge of integrating non-functional requirements and influencing commercially sound solutions
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, coach others, and contribute to account development strategies
* A collaborative, people-first approach, with a track record of mentoring, performance management and team development
Desirable:
* Contributions to technology communities or active sharing of industry perspectives
* INCOSE or relevant systems/solution architecture certifications
Why Join?
* Work on innovative digital solutions that impact millions of users
* Hybrid working model with flexibility across UK locations
* Be part of a diverse, collaborative culture that values creativity and continuous growth
* Excellent benefits, and strong career progression pathways
If you’re a passionate Principal Solution Architect ready to take on complex challenges, shape architectural direction, and lead digital change across sectors, apply now or reach out to Declan Bryson at Anson McCade on 07529 161950 quoting the below reference.
AMC/DB/PSA/150