Principal Systems Architect – Enablement Platforms

Sky; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and telecommunications company is looking for a seasoned technology architect in Swansea, UK. This role focuses on defining and executing the technology roadmap within an agile environment. You will work closely with engineering teams, ensuring system architecture aligns with business strategies. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in technology architecture, strong communication skills, and significant experience in engineering roles. The position supports a hybrid working model and offers an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Sky Q TV service

Exclusive Sky Glass rate

Generous pension

Private healthcare

Discounted mobile and broadband

Wide range of VIP rewards

Qualifications

• Experience working within an agile framework at scale.
• Strong and close communication skills with stakeholders.
• Deep understanding and experience of technology architecture.
• Broad technology experience across various architectural domains.
• Significant experience in a senior architecture or engineering role.
• Experience in customer engagement and commerce domains.

Responsibilities

• Define enabler features to drive the technology roadmap.
• Own the technology strategy and vision for the agile release train.
• Engage with architecture and engineering teams for consensus.
• Ensure system architecture is ready for PI planning.
• Support breakdown of capabilities into features.

Skills

Agile framework experience

Strong communication skills

Technology architecture understanding

Collaboration with stakeholders

Systems engineering design background

Experience in customer relationship management systems

Job description

A leading media and telecommunications company is looking for a seasoned technology architect in Swansea, UK. This role focuses on defining and executing the technology roadmap within an agile environment. You will work closely with engineering teams, ensuring system architecture aligns with business strategies. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in technology architecture, strong communication skills, and significant experience in engineering roles. The position supports a hybrid working model and offers an attractive benefits package.