Role Over
We are seeking a Principal Technical Architect to join our client's growing technology team. This senior role is essential for guiding the organisation's technology strategy and involves direct reporting to senior leadership. The Principal Technical Architect will oversee a team of technical architects, ensuring the design and implementation of modern technology solutions that align with strategic objectives. Additionally, this role will serve as a deputy to senior management, participating in high-level discussions and decision-making processes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Leadership & Governance:
* Chair the Design Authority, ensuring that architectural standards are upheld, and best practices are communicated across the organisation.
* Supervise and mentor a team of technical architects, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and excellence.
* Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to enhance technology performance, availability, and reduce time to market.
2. Architectural Development:
3. Lead the development and implementation of an Enterprise Architecture Practice (EAP), including policies, processes, and reusable design patterns to minimise technical debt and improve user experience.
4. Drive the creation of CI/CD (DevSecOps) capabilities, automating workflows to streamline transitions from non-production to production env...