Principle Technologist

We're looking for a Principal Technologist to lead a new cloud modernisation programme within the government sector. This is a strategic leadership role where you'll shape the approach to transforming legacy on-premise systems to modern public cloud infrastructure.

• Leading the strategy and execution of on-premise to cloud migration programmes
• Shaping new technology modernisation work-streams from inception
• Engaging and presenting to ministerial and CXO-level stakeholders
• Managing end-to-end technology transformation life-cycles
• Navigating government commercial frameworks and procurement processes
• Understanding and managing dependencies across operational support and outsourcing
• Applying modern practices (DevOps, SecOps, Agile) to legacy system modernisation

Technical

• Proven experience leading cloud modernisation projects (on-premise to public cloud)
• Strong understanding of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with legacy technologies: VMware, Hyper-V, Oracle
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle, DevOps, and SecOps
• Understanding of AI and coding assistants in modern development

Strategic & Leadership

• End-to-end technology and digital service modernisation experience
• Evidence of presenting and communicating at ministerial/Director/CXO level
• Understanding of complex technology ecosystems and inter-dependencies
• Experience shaping and leading transformation programmes
• Knowledge of government commercial frameworks

Sector Experience

• Government sector experience (almost essential)
• Understanding of government technology challenges and constraints
• Wider public sector experience highly valued (health, education, local authorities, Defence, ALBs)