Principal Cloud and AI Solution Architect

Principal Cloud and AI Solution Architect

Full-Time 60000 - 80000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Dormont Manufacturing Co

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Shape cloud-first solutions and lead technical assessments in a dynamic team.
  • Company: Join a forward-thinking tech company focused on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Attractive salary, bonuses, private medical insurance, and mental wellbeing support.
  • Other info: Enjoy hybrid working and excellent career development opportunities.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in AI delivery while working flexibly and collaboratively.
  • Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Azure and strong communication skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.

This is a high-impact role in our Solution Architecture team, shaping cloud-first solutions that span multiple platforms and services. You will be a custodian of our technology estate: evolving roadmaps, promoting re-use, and keeping solutions aligned to our architecture principles and standards. You’ll lead technical assessments and architecture decision-making, setting clear direction on patterns, integration approaches, and cloud capabilities. Working closely with business and engineering stakeholders, you’ll translate opportunities and challenges into pragmatic target solutions. You’ll be part of the fast-paced AI delivery cycle, establishing the tools that support from PoC to production rollout. You’ll build trusted-adviser relationships—confidently influencing and negotiating on the flexible elements of the design to land the best outcome.

Skills we would love you to have:

  • Strong hands-on experience designing and governing solutions on Microsoft Azure (including security, resiliency, and cost considerations).
  • Proven ability to modernise application landscapes—shaping new builds and transformations using contemporary architecture patterns.
  • Practical AI capability experience—identifying valuable use cases and enabling or building solutions and tools that deliver measurable business outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills—able to bring clarity, tell the story of the architecture, and gain alignment across business and technology.

Part of a dynamic CIO group where we strive hard to get our work done with a customer focus and collaborative colleague support. Hybrid working available from our Bexhill location. We champion a flexible and hybrid working approach. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss days in the office and at home.

What we offer:

  • Attractive salary based on experience + car allowance (pay reviews completed each year).
  • All colleagues eligible for annual 4Cs performance bonus usually paid in March.
  • Private medical insurance (PMI) covering specialist or consultant visits.
  • 4x salary life assurance cover, income protection at no extra cost, pension contribution match up to 10%, discounts and cashback, free financial wellbeing support.
  • Thrive mental health app, 24/7 colleague assistance programme, in-house mental health first aiders, support groups and dedicated team.
  • 27 days annual leave.

Principal Cloud and AI Solution Architect employer: Dormont Manufacturing Co

Join our dynamic team in Bexhill as a Principal Cloud and AI Solution Architect, where you'll be at the forefront of shaping innovative cloud-first solutions. We pride ourselves on a flexible and hybrid working culture that fosters collaboration and personal growth, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on employee wellbeing. With ample opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment, we empower you to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a rewarding career.

Dormont Manufacturing Co

Contact Details:

Dormont Manufacturing Co Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Principal Cloud and AI Solution Architect

Microsoft Azure
Solution Architecture
Technical Assessments
Architecture Decision-Making
Integration Approaches
Cloud Capabilities
AI Capability Experience