Principal Architect Jobs in the UK

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Principal Solution Architect

Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Principal Solution Architect £100,000 to 150,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Edinburgh, Scotland - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Principal Architect Work Type & Location: Remote-first, UK-wide (office hubs available if preferred) Role Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediately Anson McCade are a leading recruitment and transformation consultancy, partnering with a global client delivering complex … high-impact digital transformation across the public sector and beyond. We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering enterprise-scale solutions across major programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has progressed from a software engineering background into architecture, with a strong consulting pedigree and significant experience … operating within public sector or public health environments. As a Principal Architect, you will: Take accountability for the successful delivery of large-scale, high-quality solutions, often spanning multi-team programmes. Provide architectural assurance, helping teams balance delivery pace with design integrity, while making informed technical and commercial decisions. Partner with senior stakeholders to define architectural principles, strategic More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Principal Architect

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Lloyds Bank plc
Principal Architect page is loaded Principal Architectlocations: Edinburgh: Leeds Wellington Placetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: September 26, 2025 (13 days left to apply)job requisition id: 139388 End Date Thursday 25 September 2025 Salary Range £124,653 - £146,650 Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working, Job Share Job Description Summary Job … Description JOB TITLE: Principal Architect SALARY: £124,653 - £146,650 LOCATIONS: Edinburgh or Leeds HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in the Edinburgh or Leeds office About this opportunity An excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Lead Architect for our Chief Technology Office (CTO) Insurance, Pensions & Investments (IP&I) team.In this pivotal … are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive. What you'll need A proven track record in a Principal Architect role, having successfully set the architecture vision and strategy, is essential Gravitas and impact to operate at a director level. You'll use strong storytelling skills, both More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Solution Architect

Corsham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Babcock Mission Critical Services España SA
Overview Job Title: Principal Solution Architect Location: Corsham, Wiltshire or Ashton Vale, Bristol + Hybrid Working Arrangements Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid Compensation: Competitive Salary + Benefits Role Type: Full time/Permanent Role ID: SF65026 Location details include Corsham, Wiltshire and Ashton Vale, Bristol sites with hybrid working. The Role As a Principal Solution Architect , you … ll have a role that's out of the ordinary. The Principal Solutions Architect is the key technical bridge to the customer with the ability to understand the customer's problems/requirements and needs, through being able to translate these into solutions using available technologies. Day-to-day, you'll be expected to understand cost and schedule … relevant horizon scanning for the latest technology, analysing the technical elements of a project and ensuring that those products/solutions solve the problems identified by the customer. The Principal Solution Architect works at the top of the V Lifecycle model and provides holistic big picture thinking to problem solving and deriving the requirements for future technologies/ More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Platform Architect

North West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Principal Platform Architect £95,000 to 145,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Principal Platform Architect Work Type & Location: UK-wide/Remote First Role Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP (SC Cleared to Start) Anson McCade is proud to partner with a high-growth digital consultancy supporting large … programmes across the UK's public sector, defence, and healthcare domains. This is a remote-first role with occasional travel to client sites as required. We are seeking a Principal Platform Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern, scalable cloud-native platforms. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team on complex public sector … such as central government, healthcare (e.g., NHS), or defence. You must hold active SC Clearance and be comfortable taking ownership across both technical and stakeholder leadership . As a Principal Platform Architect, you will: Lead the architecture and technical direction for large-scale cloud platform programmes. Define and maintain architectural blueprints, platform patterns, and reusable assets to drive More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Principal Platform Architect

Birmingham, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Principal Platform Architect £95,000 to 145,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Birmingham, West Midlands - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Principal Platform Architect Work Type & Location: UK-wide/Remote First Role Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP (SC Cleared to Start) Anson McCade is proud to partner with a high-growth digital consultancy supporting large … programmes across the UK's public sector, defence, and healthcare domains. This is a remote-first role with occasional travel to client sites as required. We are seeking a Principal Platform Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern, scalable cloud-native platforms. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team on complex public sector … such as central government, healthcare (e.g., NHS), or defence. You must hold active SC Clearance and be comfortable taking ownership across both technical and stakeholder leadership . As a Principal Platform Architect, you will: Lead the architecture and technical direction for large-scale cloud platform programmes. Define and maintain architectural blueprints, platform patterns, and reusable assets to drive More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Principal Platform Architect

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, North East, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Principal Platform Architect £95,000 to 145,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Principal Platform Architect Work Type & Location: UK-wide/Remote First Role Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP (SC Cleared to Start) Anson McCade is proud to partner with a high-growth digital consultancy … programmes across the UK's public sector, defence, and healthcare domains. This is a remote-first role with occasional travel to client sites as required. We are seeking a Principal Platform Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern, scalable cloud-native platforms. You'll work as part of a multidisciplinary agile team on complex public sector … such as central government, healthcare (e.g., NHS), or defence. You must hold active SC Clearance and be comfortable taking ownership across both technical and stakeholder leadership . As a Principal Platform Architect, you will: Lead the architecture and technical direction for large-scale cloud platform programmes. Define and maintain architectural blueprints, platform patterns, and reusable assets to drive More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Principal Architect

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Ashworth and Parker Limited
exciting time to be joining END. If you're positive, passionate and dedicated and want to be part of our future success this could be the role for you. PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT - FULL TIME - LONDON Inspired by a shared love of fashion, sneakers and the surrounding culture, END. was founded in Newcastle upon Tyne back in 2005. Bringing a … continues to grow with the culture, we want to ensure that all END. staff have a great experience at work and continue to contribute to our collective success. The Principal Architect in Technology will lead the development and execution of the organisation's technology architecture strategy. This role ensures that the technology infrastructure aligns with and drives forward … business objectives. Acting as a strategic partner to the executive team, the Principal Architect will identify, shape, and deliver innovative technology solutions that enable sustainable growth and competitive advantage. Here's a breakdown of what you'll be doing: Lead the development of technology architecture strategy that aligns with business objectives. Design, develop, and implement technology solutions that More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Architect - Contract

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Head Resourcing Ltd
Principal Solutions Architect - Contract Location: Glasgow (hybrid-working) Sector: IT/Cloud/Infrastructure Contract Type: Day Rate Contract, £550-£600 per day Start Date: ASAP About the Role: A Glasgow based Financial Services Client is currently seeking a highly experienced Principal Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-level cloud and infrastructure … solutions across a busy business area. This is a strategic, hands-on role ideal for an experienced senior architect with deep technical expertise and strong stakeholder engagement skills. Responsibilities Lead architecture design across Azure, AWS, Salesforce, and SaaS platforms. Drive cloud-first strategies including IaaS, PaaS, and foundational services. Collaborate with global and regional teams to align deployments with … forums. Produce detailed architecture documentation for implementation and operations. Communicate technical vision clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including C-suite Requirements Proven experience working as a Principal Architect or Senior Solutions Architect , supporting IT architecture and cloud transformation programs. Deep expertise across at least 2 or more of the following - Cloud (Public/Private More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Architect

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Lloyds Banking Group
Overview JOB TITLE: Principal Architect SALARY: £124,653 - £146,650 LOCATIONS: Edinburgh or Leeds HOURS: Full time WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in the Edinburgh or Leeds office About this opportunity An excellent opportunity for an experienced Principal Lead Architect for our Chief Technology Office (CTO) Insurance, Pensions & Investments (IP&I) team. In this … are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive. What you'll need A proven track record in a Principal Architect role, having successfully set the architecture vision and strategy, is essential Gravitas and impact to operate at a director level. You'll use strong storytelling skills, both More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Platform Architect

Belfast, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Kainos Group plc
Principal Platform Architect page is loaded Principal Platform Architectlocations: Homeworker - UK: Birmingham: Belfasttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR\_16357# Join Kainos and Shape the FutureAt Kainos, we're problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we're transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge … of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Join us and be part of something bigger. Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business: As a Principal Platform Architect (Principal) for Kainos, you'll be accountable for leading the delivery of cloud platforms and solutions enabling business transformation which delight our customers and positively More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Platform Architect

Birmingham, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Kainos Group plc
Principal Platform Architect page is loaded Principal Platform Architectlocations: Homeworker - UK: Birmingham: Belfasttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR\_16357# Join Kainos and Shape the FutureAt Kainos, we're problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators - driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we're transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge … of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration. Join us and be part of something bigger. Main purpose of the role & responsibilities in the business: As a Principal Platform Architect (Principal) for Kainos, you'll be accountable for leading the delivery of cloud platforms and solutions enabling business transformation which delight our customers and positively More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Platform Architect

North West, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Principal Platform Architect £100,000 to 150,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Manchester, North West - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Principal Platform Architect Remote-first (UK) | £110,000 - £150,000 + bonus Clearance: Must hold or be eligible for SC clearance Sponsorship: Not available We are looking for a Principal Platform Architect to lead … senior technical leadership role where you will shape cloud strategy, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and work directly with senior stakeholders to deliver impactful business transformation. The Role As a Principal Platform Architect, you will: Lead the design and delivery of large-scale cloud platforms, enabling digital transformation at enterprise scale. Define architectural principles and establish strategic direction across More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Principal Platform Architect

Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Principal Platform Architect £130,000 GBP Hybrid WORKING Location: Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber - United Kingdom Type: Permanent An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Principal Platform Architect to lead the delivery of innovative cloud platforms and solutions that enable large-scale business transformation and deliver real value to end users worldwide. This is a senior … leadership role for an experienced technologist who is curious, adaptable, and eager to embrace new technologies. The Principal Platform Architect will provide technical leadership within multi-disciplinary agile teams, ensuring a shared understanding of business outcomes, technical landscapes, and solution complexity. By guiding informed decision-making, this role will help shape solutions that meet both functional and non … functional requirements. Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders is a key aspect of the role. The Principal Platform Architect will define architectural principles, set strategic direction, and play a pivotal role in establishing platform standards and blueprints. Alongside this, they will act as a technology ambassador, sharing expertise across teams, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to career development within More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent, Work From Home
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Principal Commercial Architect

London, United Kingdom
NTT Limited
Principal Commercial Architect page is loaded Principal Commercial Architect Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R-130059 Continue to make an impact with a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. At NTT DATA, we are renowned for our technical excellence More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Platform Architect

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Anson Mccade
Principal Platform Architect £95,000 to 145,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Principal Platform Architect Work Type & Location: UK-wide/Remote First Role Type: Permanent Start Date: ASAP (SC Cleared to Start) Anson McCade is proud to partner with a high-growth digital consultancy More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Platform Architect

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
Hybrid / WFH Options
1231308
Principal Platform Architect Applying for this role is straight forward Scroll down and click on Apply to be considered for this position. £95,000 to 145,000 GBP Bonus Hybrid WORKING Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne, North East - United Kingdom Type: Permanent Role: Principal Platform Architect Work Type & Location: UK-wide/Remote First Role Type: Permanent More ❯
Employment Type: Full-time
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Principal Technical Architect - Active Security Clearance required.

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid / WFH Options
Appvia
Job Title Principal Technical Architect - active UK Security Clearance/Developed Vetting required. Location: London, UK (Hybrid 1 day in-office per week) Contract: Permanent/Full-time or Contract (6 months with view to extend) Package: £90,000 - 120,000 + 10% Bonus + 10% Shares + Benefits (see more below) Day rate: £700 per day (Outside … without a hassle. We are passionate about driving value to our clients and have a desire to make their organisation succeed. About the role We are seeking an experienced Principal Technical Architect to join Appvia and play a leading role on one of the most significant government cloud initiatives in the UK, consulting on a critical national platform … Interview with Leadership Important This is an urgent requirement for a public sector client and will require ACTIVE Security Clearance or Developed Vetting. About you Proven experience as a Principal Technical Architect in secure, complex environments, including the following: Deep expertise in cloud infrastructure and platform engineering, preferably with a strong AWS background (other major cloud providers also More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal design architect

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Peregrine
Client Roles At Peregrine, were proud to be recruiting on behalf of our clients. We are recruiting an exciting opportunity for a Principal Design Architect, responsible for designing and assuring complex, high-impact solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards and strategic business objectives. Client details: A technology-led organisation working at the intersection of energy and digital … infrastructure. They deliver secure, large-scale solutions that support national initiatives and enable innovation across the energy sector. The Role: The Principal Design Architect is a senior technical leader operating across multiple projects or domains, the role combines deep technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills to shape architecture outcomes from concept to delivery. The Principal Solution … Architect provides governance, coaching, and quality assurance for solution designs developed by other architects, while also directly leading architecture for key programmes or cross-cutting initiatives. This role serves as a bridge between enterprise-level architectural strategy and project-level solution execution, ensuring consistency, scalability, and long-term maintainability across the technology landscape Responsibilities: Drive Improvements and Efficiencies in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £95,000
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Senior / Principal AI Architect

City of London, London, United Kingdom
Uniting Ambition
Senior/Principal AI Architect Hybrid, London £120k - £150k + Benefits We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to join a global consulting team. This role is central to shaping enterprise-scale AI transformations, combining deep technical expertise with strategic client engagement. As a Senior/Principal AI Architect, you will: Lead the design and More ❯
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Senior / Principal AI Architect

London Area, United Kingdom
Uniting Ambition
Senior/Principal AI Architect Hybrid, London £120k - £150k + Benefits We are seeking an experienced AI Architect to join a global consulting team. This role is central to shaping enterprise-scale AI transformations, combining deep technical expertise with strategic client engagement. As a Senior/Principal AI Architect, you will: Lead the design and More ❯
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Principal Specialist Solutions Architect

London, United Kingdom
Databricks Inc
Principal Specialist Solutions Architect London, United Kingdom FEQ326R502 While candidates in the listed location(s) are encouraged for this role, candidates in other locations will be considered. At Databricks, we are passionate about enabling data teams to solve the world's toughest problems. Our customers leverage the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to power their mission critical Data and More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Architect

London, United Kingdom
Cognizant
Overview This role is for a seasoned Technical or Solutions Architect with deep expertise in full-stack development and the Microsoft Power Platform. The position involves leading architecture and design across multiple projects, overseeing end-to-end technical delivery, and driving innovation through rapid prototyping. Key responsibilities include stakeholder engagement, agile delivery, and mentoring development teams to uphold best … scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions. End-to-End Delivery Oversight: Lead technical delivery from ideation through to deployment, including POCs and POVs (Proof of Value). Power Platform Expertise: Architect and guide development on Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dataverse. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with the business and technical stakeholders to ensure the requirements meet the business needs. … changing requirements and priorities. Innovation & POC Development: Rapidly prototype and validate new concepts and technologies to demonstrate value with the customer. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Technical Architect or a Solutions Architect with a strong full stack software development background, with a proven history of full-lifecycle solution delivery Experience using or similar no code platforms More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Naval Architect

UK Flexible
BAE Systems
Job Title: Senior/Principal Naval Architect Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Bristol, Portsmouth or Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Competitive What you’ll be doing: Conducting analysis and evaluation of submarine platforms manoeuvring performance from concept design to in … and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Vehicle Control team: As a Principal/Senior Naval Architect within the Vehicle Control team, you will be working alongside a team of experts within Naval Architecture and the Whole Boat Design Team in More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Principal Landscape Architect - Liverpool

England, United Kingdom
LEAD Careers
Role - Principal Landscape Architect Location - Liverpool Salary - £DOE Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy based in Liverpool is looking for a Principal Landscape Architect. They work on an interesting mix of projects across the UK and Ireland, especially around renewables, energy, and infrastructure. They're involved in onshore wind farms, solar projects, and grid connections. More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: GBP Annual
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Principal Data Architect

Central London, London, United Kingdom
Aker Systems Limited
for a minimum of 5 years. Aker Systems deliver secure cloud hosted solutions into the public and private sectors. We are rapidly expanding and are looking to hire a Principal Data Architect to support the delivery of innovative cloud solutions that meet the highest standards of data security and privacy, enabling our clients to operate securely and efficiently … of data architectures that meet the needs of our clients, ensuring alignment with security, performance and scalability requirements Utilise extensive experience with AWS tooling and other cloud providers to architect and deploy secure, cloud-native solutions for batch and real-time data processing Provide technical leadership and guidance to cross-functional teams, ensuring best practices in data architecture, security More ❯
Employment Type: Permanent
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Principal Architect
10th Percentile
£72,708
25th Percentile
£77,270
Median
£84,500
75th Percentile
£100,000
90th Percentile
£117,500