Principal Solution Architect

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal Solution Architect to lead and manage our team of Solution Architects while holding overall accountability for the technical delivery of large, complex projects. This is a pivotal role that combines deep technical expertise, leadership, and client engagement to ensure successful project outcomes and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Management: Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing team of Solution Architects, providing coaching, technical guidance, and career development support. Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and technical excellence.
• Technical Delivery & Accountability: Own and drive the end-to-end technical delivery of large-scale, complex projects, ensuring solutions are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality.
• Client Engagement & Relationship Management: Serve as a senior technical point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and ensuring alignment between technical delivery and client expectations.
• Project Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless delivery of projects, managing risks, dependencies, and change.
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation: Lead technical assessments and recommend best-fit solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and business strategy.

Requirements

• Education & Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Relevant technical certifications (e.g., AWS, Azure, TOGAF) are desirable.
• Experience: Minimum 10+ years of experience in software engineering and architecture, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or principal role. Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex technology projects in fast-paced big data environments.
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in full-stack development, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and modern software architecture patterns (microservices, APIs, containerisation).
• Leadership & Communication Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire technical teams. Strong relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to manage client expectations and influence decision-making.