At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead complex cloud platform programmes and shape architectural direction.
- Company: Dynamic tech firm focused on public sector and defence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for mentorship.
- Other info: Join a forward-thinking team with excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact in cloud transformation and mentor future leaders.
- Qualifications: Experience in large-scale cloud projects and strong stakeholder engagement skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
The Role
As a Principal Platform Architect you'll lead the architecture and delivery of complex cloud platform programmes worth tens of millions, working across public sector and defence accounts. You'll establish architectural principles, define strategic direction, contribute to bids and pre‑sales, and act as a trusted technology advisor to C‑suite and board‑level stakeholders.
You'll play a leading role in shaping the direction of the Platforms capability, developing blueprints and standards, identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts, and mentoring the next generation of platform architects.
What You'll Need
- Proven ownership of large‑scale, complex cloud transformation programmes, responsible for strategy, delivery, stakeholder engagement, and customer outcomes at programme values of tens of millions
- AWS as your primary cloud platform, with Azure and/or GCP exposure, strong systems thinking and architectural leadership valued over deep platform specialism
- A consultancy background with demonstrable experience in pre‑sales, bid support, and commercial solution shaping
- Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationships with and influence C‑suite and board‑level stakeholders, driving strategic technology decisions
We think you need these skills to ace Principal Platform Architect in Belfast
Cloud Architecture
AWS
Azure
GCP
Stakeholder Engagement
Strategic Technology Advisory
Systems Thinking
