Building Performance Architect

WRK digital are thrilled to be partnered with Skipton Building Society supporting the growth of their cloud engineering and architecture functions. As their highly skilled team expands, they are seeking a Principal Architect to help define, lead and govern the technology architecture strategy across the organisation. The Principal Architect will provide leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction to teams, ensuring best practices in software engineering, cloud technologies, and enterprise architecture are upheld. As Principal Architect, you will be responsible for: Ensuring high availability, scalability, and security in cloud deployments. Driving the implementation of Azure-native solutions. Serving as a trusted advisor to the GCIO, Director of Enterprise Architecture & Technology Strategy, bridging the gap between technical and business strategy. Advocating for modern architecture patterns such as event-driven architectures and microservices. As Principal Architect, you will have: A minimum of 7 years in software engineering, IT, and architecture roles. Proven experience leading large-scale cloud transformations. Strong knowledge of event-driven architectures and microservices. Proficiency in modern software engineering and IT patterns. Experience in on-prem and hybrid cloud solutions. Expertise in observability and monitoring solutions. Learning Opportunities: Access to training, workshops, and professional development courses to enhance your skills and knowledge. Career Progression: Opportunities for advancement within the organization based on performance, skills, and dedication. A generous benefits package including health, lifestyle, monetary and wellbeing perks.