Principal Architect

Galileo Global Education; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global education provider in London is looking for a Principal Architect to drive the design and implementation of innovative and secure solutions across their enterprise systems. This role requires a visionary leader who will ensure architectural integrity while aligning solutions with business objectives. Candidates should have strong experience in system architecture and a cloud-first mindset, along with key skills in Kubernetes, Google Cloud Platform, and AWS. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working options.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working spaces

Health cover and employee discounts

Access to campus recreational facilities

Qualifications

• Experience leading architectural design and implementation of scalable, secure solutions.
• Ability to mentor and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture and strategic alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of innovative solutions.
• Ensure architectural integrity while aligning with business goals.
• Create architectural baselines for enterprise applications.

Skills

Kubernetes

Google Cloud Platform

System Architecture

AWS

NoSQL

Distributed Systems

Job description

• Salary: From £65,821 to £79,518 per annum (including 8.5% market force supplement).
• Grade: J
• Hours: 35 per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Vacancy Reference: 25 / 53
• Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 16th September

How to apply

Please provide a current CV along with a cover letter/statement outlining why you are suitable for the role (referencing your skills and experience against the person specification in the Job Description). Candidates who do not provide a full application (including cover letter/statement) may not be considered.

Role Details

We are seeking a visionary and experienced Principal Architect to lead the design and implementation of scalable secure and innovative solutions across our enterprise systems. You will serve as a technical strategist mentor and cross‑functional collaborator ensuring architectural integrity while aligning with business objectives.

Regents University London is undergoing a business transformation in the curriculum model teaching the student experience and how colleagues do their work. This will both inform and be informed by transformational technology delivered via a Portfolio of Strategic Projects and Technology Roadmaps.

You will play a key role in delivering Architectural IMPACT by creating architectural baselines from which to execute and influence the direction of our enterprise business applications and roadmaps. You will focus on ensuring alignment with strategic goals architectural standards and future scalability with a cloud‑first mindset.

About us

Regents University London is a private university right in the heart of Royal Regents Park. We offer bespoke undergraduate and postgraduate education that begins with the individual focussing on each students talents, potential and aspirations.

Our study areas include business and management; liberal studies and humanities; fashion and design; film media and performance; psychotherapy and psychology; as well as pathway qualifications in English language and other modern foreign languages.

Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays and additional discretionary closure days over Christmas
• Beautiful campus in the heart of Regents Park a short walk from Baker Street station
• A range of great facilities on our stunning campus including free tea and coffee flexible working spaces and free use of the campus tennis court and sport pitch
• Membership of a group personal pension scheme with a 7% minimum contribution by the University up to 10% contribution by the University
• Loans of up to £10,000 to include covering daily travel costs rental deposits and bicycles
• Benenden medical cover – allowing access to medical services where there is delay in receiving NHS treatment
• Employee discount service
• 6 a day allowance to spend in University catering outlets (when onsite)
• Blended (hybrid) and flexible working supported across the University depending on the requirements of the role

Key Skills

Kubernetes, S3, Google Cloud Platform, Cassandra, System Architecture, Redshift, AWS, Cloud Architecture, NoSQL, UML, Kafka, Distributed Systems

Employment details

Employment type: Full‑Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: £65,821 – £79,518