Principle Software Solution Architect
£120,000 to 160,000 GBP
Bonus
Hybrid WORKING
Location: Central London, Greater London – United Kingdom Type: Permanent
Principal Software Solution Architect
Location: UK-wide hybrid and Remote Options (UK based Onlu)
Salary: £120,000 – £160,000 + bonus (DOE)
Eligibility: Must have full UK right to work – no visa sponsorship available
The Opportunity
We're looking for a Principal Architect to take the lead on high-impact digital transformation programmes across the UK public sector and healthcare space. This is a senior technical leadership position within a well-established consultancy environment, ideally suited to someone who thrives on shaping complex solutions, driving technical excellence, and mentoring others.
You'll be the strategic and technical authority across multi-team programmes, collaborating with C-level stakeholders and delivery teams alike to define architectural direction, resolve delivery challenges, and ensure that solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with client goals.
What You'll Be Doing
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Leading the architecture and assurance of large-scale technology solutions across complex public sector programmes.
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Collaborating with customer stakeholders to define solution architecture, non-functional requirements, technical strategy, and delivery roadmaps.
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Coaching, developing, and guiding solution architects and engineering leads across multiple programmes.
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Working alongside account and delivery managers to shape account strategy and identify opportunities for growth.
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Providing architectural oversight, setting technical standards, and supporting continuous improvement.
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Building credibility with senior stakeholders (including CxOs) and influencing decision-making through clear communication and technical authority.
What You’ll Bring
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Demonstrable experience leading solution architecture for major transformation projects (ideally in public sector, central government, or healthcare).
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Strong background in designing modern, multi-tiered software systems using public cloud (e.g. AWS, Azure – PaaS, SaaS).
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Comfortable managing architectural decisions across multiple delivery teams or programmes simultaneously.
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Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical teams and business leaders.
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Engineering background with a hands-on understanding of software development and delivery lifecycles.
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Experience with non-functional requirements and balancing performance, scalability, security, and user needs.
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Ability to influence commercial outcomes through sound technical design.
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Experience managing and mentoring other architects or senior engineers in a consulting or delivery environment.
Desirable Experience
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Participation in technology or architecture communities.
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Proactive in thought leadership and sharing insights on emerging tech trends.
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Familiarity with working in agile, user-centred, delivery-focused environments.
✅ What’s On Offer
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Competitive base salary: £120k – £160k DOE
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Performance-based bonus
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Flexible hybrid working across the UK
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Key leadership role in delivering critical public sector digital services
If you're passionate about solving real-world problems with smart technology solutions, and want to be part of a growing consultancy that delivers meaningful change, we’d love to hear from you.
Reference: AMC-AQU- SSsakp
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