Principle Architect

Anson McCade

United Kingdom

Hybrid

GBP 144,000 - 176,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated training budget

Career development opportunities

15% bonus

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Principal Architect for a remote/hybrid role in the UK. This position involves hands-on leadership in delivering large-scale digital solutions. Responsibilities include managing client relationships and mentoring teams. Ideal candidates should have substantial consulting experience and a strong background in software architecture across cloud platforms. Competitive salary up to £160,000 with a bonus and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

Proven consulting background — shaping and delivering solutions at enterprise scale.
Experience in software engineering and architecture.
Deep knowledge of cloud platforms and SaaS/PaaS architectures.

Responsibilities

Leading the design and delivery of complex solutions for high-profile clients.
Providing architectural assurance and direction to agile teams.
Building and managing senior client relationships.

Skills

Software engineering expertise

Architectural assurance

Client relationship management

Pre-sales and business development

Team leadership and mentoring

Commercial acumen

Tools

Java

.Net

Python

AWS

Azure

Job description

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Base pay range

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Senior Recruitment Consultant @ Anson McCade | IT Recruitment Specialist

UK Wide (Hybrid / Remote)

Up to £160,000 + 15% Bonus – Permanent

We’re looking for an experienced Principal Architect to take a hands-on leadership role in shaping and delivering large-scale digital solutions across critical industries. This is a Director-level position, blending technical leadership with practice growth, business development, and people leadership.

You’ll operate in a true consulting capacity: driving client engagement, leading architecture strategy, and rolling up your sleeves when needed to assure delivery. Alongside shaping solutions that impact millions, you’ll play a key role in growing the capability, mentoring future leaders, influencing technical standards, and supporting pre-sales activity.

What you’ll be doing

Leading the design and delivery of complex, multi-tier solutions for high-profile clients
Providing architectural assurance and direction to multi-disciplinary agile teams
Building and managing senior client relationships, influencing outcomes at C-level
Driving pre-sales, shaping bids and proposals, and supporting account growth
Developing practice capability — mentoring architects, shaping standards, and thought leadership
Remaining hands-on when required, ensuring technical depth and credibility

Experience required

Proven consulting background — shaping and delivering solutions at enterprise scale
Strong software engineering and architecture expertise (Java, .Net, Python or similar)
Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), SaaS and PaaS architectures
Track record in pre-sales, business development, and growing client accounts
Experience leading teams of architects and engineers, with a focus on coaching and people development
Commercial acumen — able to align technical solutions to business value and outcomes

Nice to have

Recognised as a thought leader in architecture or technology communities
Experience scaling practices or leading capability growth within consulting environments

The Package

Up to £160,000 base salary
15% bonus
Dedicated training budget and career development opportunities
Platform to lead at Director-level, influencing both delivery and business growth

This role is aimed at senior consulting leaders — candidates must have a strong consulting background and experience operating at Director-equivalent level.

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