Principal Data & AI Architect

JR United Kingdom; Preston; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading digital transformation company as a Principal Data & AI Architect, shaping the future of data and AI. This remote UK-wide role involves leading teams, engaging with C-level stakeholders, and providing technical authority using cutting-edge solutions. Ideal candidates will demonstrate deep expertise in modern data and AI platforms, with proven experience in cloud environments.

Benefits

Company bonus

Medical care

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in modern data and AI platforms.
• Proven experience delivering scalable distributed applications.
• Ability to lead teams and engage with C-level stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor teams while providing technical authority.
• Engage in C-suite conversations and develop scalable capabilities.
• Guide clients on major programs with strategic decision-making.

Skills

Data integration

Event-driven architectures

Customer-centric design

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Principal Data & AI Architect - Remote (UK-Wide)

Shape the future of data and AI at a leading digital transformation company that tackles complex challenges across public and private sectors. Join a team known for impactful work on a national and global scale, utilizing cutting-edge AI, cloud, and data architecture solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to lead and be hands-on, working across major programs, guiding clients at the highest levels, and mentoring future leaders. Engage in C-suite conversations, provide technical authority across diverse data landscapes, and develop scalable capabilities.

Key Requirements:

• Deep expertise in modern data and AI platforms, including real-time streaming, serverless, and ML pipelines.
• Proven experience delivering scalable, distributed applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong skills in data integration, event-driven architectures, and customer-centric design.
• Ability to lead teams, engage with C-level stakeholders, and make strategic technical decisions with commercial awareness.

Additional benefits include company bonus and medical care. The role is UK-wide with a remote-first approach.

For more information about the Principal Data & AI Architect position, contact Connor Smyth at Anson McCade on 020 7780 6706.