Principal Technical Architect

Principal Technical Architect

Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross‑sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets.

Role

The Principal Technical Solutions Lead serves as the senior technical authority within the IT & Digital Practice, responsible for defining, governing, and assuring end‑to‑end solution delivery across complex digital transformation programmes. This role provides architectural leadership across cloud, data, software integration, and application domains—ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, cost‑efficient, and aligned with enterprise and customer strategies.

You will work closely with Programme Managers, Solution Architects, and senior customer stakeholders to shape solution direction, make key technical decisions, and establish technical standards across multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall technical vision and end‑to‑end solution architecture for one or more major programmes.
• Define and maintain architecture blueprints, patterns, and principles aligned with enterprise and cloud standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies that support business and digital goals.
• Ensure all technical solutions align with business outcomes, regulatory obligations, and security requirements.
• Serve as the final escalation point for architectural and design decisions across delivery workstreams.
• Approve key design artefacts, including high‑and low‑level designs, integration models, and security architectures.
• Oversee technical risk management and mitigate architectural issues early in the lifecycle.
• Ensure consistent use of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure‑as‑Code practices across AWS and Azure environments.
• Maintain high‑quality solution documentation and assurance artefacts.
• Support programme planning by translating architecture into actionable delivery plans.
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary delivery teams.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate solution direction, risks, and recommendations.
• Define and maintain solution design and architecture governance standards.
• Champion secure, well‑architected, and cost‑optimised cloud solutions through formal design reviews.
• Mentor and develop Solution Architects, Data Architects, and Technical Leads across the practice.

Required Experience

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in solution architecture, with at least 3 years in a lead or principal capacity.
• Proven experience designing and governing complex, multi‑cloud or hybrid solutions.
• Deep technical expertise in cloud, data, integration, and security architecture.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data platforms (Databricks, S3, Redshift), integration patterns (API Gateway, AppFlow, Logic Apps), and cloud‑native services.
• Demonstrable leadership in delivering large‑scale transformation or digital programmes.
• Proficiency in DevOps tooling (Terraform, GitHub, CodePipeline, Azure DevOps) and CI/CD practices.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical decision‑making capabilities.

Required Skills

• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance innovation and delivery pragmatism.
• Confident communicator who can engage effectively with technical and executive audiences.
• Collaborative leader who drives alignment across technical and business teams.
• Passionate about mentoring and developing high‑performing technical talent.
• Committed to excellence, governance, and continuous improvement.

Required Education

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional (required).
• Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred).
• TOGAF, SAFe, or other enterprise architecture frameworks (beneficial).
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Consulting and Engineering

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting, Armed Forces, and Engineering Services