Principal AI & Systems Architect

CreateFuture; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

CreateFuture is a UK digital consultancy hiring a Principal Engineer to lead architecture and AI-enabled delivery. You will shape robust systems, mentor teams, and work with clients across industries. The role emphasizes leadership, deep engineering foundations, and practical AI integration.

We value outcome-driven thinking, pragmatic decisions, and the ability to steer complex projects with AI at scale. Flexible working includes hybrid and remote options, with offices in major cities and remote

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in scalable architectures and production systems.
• Ability to mentor engineers and guide technical direction.
• Comfort working in a consultancy context with varied clients.

Responsibilities

• Own system architecture and deliver robust end-to-end solutions.
• Lead and mentor engineering teams and client partners.
• Drive AI-enabled delivery using Claude Code and agents.
• Ensure production readiness and quality across projects.

Skills

Distributed systems

AI fluency

System design

Leadership

Mentorship

Claude Code

Agent frameworks

Tools

Claude Code

AI agents

Job description

CreateFuture is a UK digital consultancy hiring a Principal Engineer to lead architecture and AI-enabled delivery. You will shape robust systems, mentor teams, and work with clients across industries. The role emphasizes leadership, deep engineering foundations, and practical AI integration.

We value outcome-driven thinking, pragmatic decisions, and the ability to steer complex projects with AI at scale. Flexible working includes hybrid and remote options, with offices in major cities and remote