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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

  • Leading the architecture and assurance of large-scale technology solutions across complex public sector programmes.

  • Collaborating with customer stakeholders to define solution architecture, non-functional requirements, technical strategy, and delivery roadmaps.

  • Coaching, developing, and guiding solution architects and engineering leads across multiple programmes.

  • Working alongside account and delivery managers to shape account strategy and identify opportunities for growth.

  • Providing architectural oversight, setting technical standards, and supporting continuous improvement.

  • Building credibility with senior stakeholders (including CxOs) and influencing decision-making through clear communication and technical authority.


What You’ll Bring

  • Demonstrable experience leading solution architecture for major transformation projects (ideally in public sector, central government, or healthcare).

  • Strong background in designing modern, multi-tiered software systems using public cloud (e.g. AWS, Azure – PaaS, SaaS).

  • Comfortable managing architectural decisions across multiple delivery teams or programmes simultaneously.

  • Ability to clearly explain technical concepts to both technical teams and business leaders.

  • Engineering background with a hands-on understanding of software development and delivery lifecycles.

  • Experience with non-functional requirements and balancing performance, scalability, security, and user needs.

  • Ability to influence commercial outcomes through sound technical design.

  • Experience managing and mentoring other architects or senior engineers in a consulting or delivery environment.


Desirable Experience

  • Participation in technology or architecture communities.

  • Proactive in thought leadership and sharing insights on emerging tech trends.

  • Familiarity with working in agile, user-centred, delivery-focused environments.


✅ What’s On Offer

  • Competitive base salary: £120k – £160k DOE

  • Performance-based bonus

  • Flexible hybrid working across the UK

  • 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

Postcode: EC1

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