Technical Principal

Version 1; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech consultancy in Greater London seeks a Technical Principal to advise on and drive its capabilities across client engagements. This senior role involves strategic consultancy, team management, and hands-on project delivery focused on cloud technologies like Azure and AWS. Candidates must possess at least 10 years of experience in architecture, cloud, and AI technologies, as well as strong skills in stakeholder communication and project management. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, emphasizing well-being and professional growth.

Benefits

Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share

Flexible working arrangements

Financial Wellbeing initiatives

Gym Discounts and Fitness classes

Educational assistance for certifications

Creative Community initiatives

Qualifications

• 10 years of industry experience in architecture and engineering.
• Proven experience in AI and cloud technologies.
• Ability to lead complex technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Advise and drive capabilities with clients and teams.
• Manage technical workstreams and delivery.
• Develop technology roadmaps and business process transformations.

Skills

Cloud technologies (Azure & AWS)

Digital transformation

Client engagement

Agile methodologies

Technical delivery management

Senior stakeholder communication

Job description

Overview

As a Technical Principal you will be expected to advise own and drive Version 1s capabilities both internally and with our customers. This is a senior role that involves advisory services, strategic consultancy, project delivery and team management. On site you will perform an Architecture Principal role on our clients Solution Delivery engagements with a focus on Cloud technology (Azure & AWS) providing excellent advisory services customer engagement as well as hands on delivery management and project delivery in line with our clients needs and technology stack(s).

Key Skills

Candidates will have expert level understanding of end to end architecture analytics design and project delivery lifecycles with an emphasis of working in client facing environments and moving through the various governance forums within the Architecture landscape.

Strategic Consulting

• Discovery and Early‑stage consulting
• Advisory services
• Technology roadmap
• Business process transformation
• Strategic planning and programme roadmap

Technical Presales

• Sales team support and new business development
• Qualification of new opportunities
• Bid Writing and tender responses
• Strong customer engagement and trust

Qualifications

• Proven breadth of experience and accountability across various types of technology deliveries e.g. digital transformation, application modernisation, product development, AI solutions
• Proven experience across architecture, engineering, integration, AI and cloud (AWS & Azure) technologies designing and implementing modern platforms / technical solutions
• Deep understanding and experience of delivering high quality, reliable, scalable, secure and observable software solutions encompassing agile methodologies, proven design patterns, DevSecOps tooling, continuous delivery, test automation and monitoring
• Experienced in managing and leading large / complex technical workstreams within multi‑supplier engagements (e.g. solution engineering effort estimation, total cost of ownership)
• Able to establish excellence in technical delivery, identify and mitigate risks early on and recover challenged technical deliveries
• Able to communicate effectively and credibly with senior stakeholders to negotiate influence and shape positive technology outcomes
• Able to translate business requirements into technical solutions and the production of specifications including HLDs, LLDs, costings, configuration timeframes
• Commercial and business awareness to drive business growth across an account via pre‑sales activities such as preparing and delivering presentations, writing technical and commercial documents / responses and assisting in project forecasting, planning, estimation and delivery
• Able to prioritise your time across multiple engagements particularly when working to deadlines
• Demonstrated ability in managing, coaching and developing junior members of your team including customers and multi‑vendors within a cross‑team environment
• 10 Years industry experience across architecture, engineering, cloud technologies, AI and cloud infrastructure
• Strong knowledge of and professional certification in industry leading digital transformation technologies – Azure, AWS, Oracle cloud, AI, Databricks, Snowflake etc.
• Hands on experience of solution architecture design, rollout and technical leadership across enterprise‑grade solutions / projects leveraging waterfall and / or agile delivery methodologies
• Strong customer relationship and delivery management experience across large / complex technical workstreams; planning, delivery team leadership, mentoring, stakeholder management
• Understanding of the technical and business constraints in large‑scale digital and cloud projects, overcoming resistance to change
• Practical engineering background, ability to lead development teams, resolve technical issues and prioritise non‑functional requirements to ensure a successful technical delivery
• History of involvement in the tech community and an active observer of latest trends and technologies

Additional Information

Why Version 1

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth and financial stability.

• Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance‑Related Profit Share Scheme where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company’s profits.
• Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme.
• Flexible / remote working – Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and peoples individual circumstances and offers flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance.
• Financial Wellbeing initiatives including Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme.
• Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity / paternity leave, marriage / civil partnership leave and special leave policies.
• Educational assistance – incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle and Red Hat.
• Reward schemes including Version 1s Annual Excellence Awards & Call‑Out platform.
• Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes.

And many more exciting benefits – drop us a note to find out more.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time

Key Skills

Design, Camp, Logistics & Procurement, Account Management, Customer Support

Experience

Years

Vacancy

1