Principal Technical Architect
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £80,237 per year |
| Additional salary information: | You may be eligible for an additional non-pensionable allowance, pending a Capability and Skills Assessment, with a value of up to £19,483. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 April 2026 |
| Location: | Croydon, London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Government Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 454942 |
Summary
As a Principal Technical Architect, you will define and execute the technical strategy for your responsibility, collaborating with senior leadership and diverse teams to ensure alignment with organisational, cross-departmental, and government-wide objectives.
You will proactively seek opportunities to leverage emerging technologies such as cloud, AI, and IoT.
You will ensure that technical solutions are secure, user-focused, and capable of adapting to evolving business needs.
You will lead the design and review processes for complex systems and infrastructure, championing architectural best practices and governance.
By bridging technical and business perspectives, you will resolve high-risk issues and shape initiatives that drive transformation.
Your role includes guiding and inspiring other architects, facilitating professional growth, and establishing an environment where innovative thinking thrives.
You will proactively seek opportunities to leverage emerging technologies such as cloud, AI, and IoT.
You will ensure that technical solutions are secure, user-focused, and capable of adapting to evolving business needs.
You will lead the design and review processes for complex systems and infrastructure, championing architectural best practices and governance.
By bridging technical and business perspectives, you will resolve high-risk issues and shape initiatives that drive transformation.
Your role includes guiding and inspiring other architects, facilitating professional growth, and establishing an environment where innovative thinking thrives.