Principal Architect

Scott Logic
Newcastle, United Kingdom
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior-level architects who lead complex, client-facing projects and have a track record of shaping technical strategies.

Best fit for

  • Senior architects with a history of leading high-profile, business-critical projects and building client relationships
    — “provide technical leadership for high profile, business-critical projects”
  • Candidates with experience in multiple architecture domains and a collaborative communication style
    — “able to quickly build trust with senior client stakeholders”
  • Individuals who have delivered bespoke software solutions and can advise on architectural governance
    — “advise on and implement suitable architectural principals and governance approaches”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong presence in Newcastle, despite remote flexibility being valued
    — “In our offices you’ll find employee-led clubs and events”
  • Candidates should be prepared to engage in pre-sales activities and proposal development
    — “leading on pre-sales work; scoping, sizing and solutioning for new opportunities”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to adapt architectural approaches to client needs and business goals
    — “we don’t mandate an architectural approach”
  • Showcase examples of end-to-end solution design and leadership in complex environments
    — “take full responsibility for end-to-end solution design”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • overseeing technical direction of large-scale projects
  • building strong partnerships with clients
  • advising on technology strategy
Typical background
experience in shaping and leading architecture of large-scale solutionscommercial experience in pre-sales work

Skills & requirements

Required

Technical LeadershipSolution ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureCloud ArchitectureCommercial ExperienceCommunication Skills

Preferred

AI Coding ToolsFrontier Models

Stack & domain

Solution And Technical ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureData ArchitectureApplication ArchitectureCloud ArchitectureLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingAdvisingTechnical StrategyTechnologyConsultancyBusiness

About the role

Original posting from Scott Logic via Lever

This is a client-facing leadership role, offering the opportunity to oversee the technical direction of large-scale, complex technology initiatives while contributing to the growth and development of our consultancy business.  

You will typically provide technical leadership for high profile, business-critical projects and programmes, drawing on your experience of solution and technical architecture in diverse business and project environments. You will work with a high degree of autonomy, taking full responsibility for end-to-end solution design and building strong partnerships with our clients. 

What are we looking for?:

We’re looking for passionate, pragmatic leaders with hands-on experience of architecting high quality, well-engineered technology solutions that solve tough business problems and deliver lasting client value. We don’t mandate an architectural approach, preferring to find the right combination of methodology, tools and communication styles that work for each client engagement. This means we’re open-minded when it comes to your existing skillset, but we value the following:   

  • Strong experience in shaping and leading the architecture of large-scale, complex solutions across multiple applications. Ideally including development of bespoke software solutions 
  • Significant experience in enterprise, solution, data, application or cloud architecture 
  • Ability to advise on and implement suitable architectural principals and governance approaches across a portfolio of solutions and/or teams 
  • Commercial experience including leading on pre-sales work; scoping, sizing and solutioning for new opportunities and creating compelling proposals 
  • As a strong communicator with a collaborative approach to work, you’re able to quickly build trust with senior client stakeholders (Director or C-Suite level), and advice on technology strategy and alignment with business goals 
  • You embrace the chance to try new things and learn new skills while developing others by sharing your own knowledge and experience.   

At Scott Logic, we value the flexibility of remote working alongside the value gained from spending time with our colleagues and clients. In our offices you’ll find employee-led clubs and events, as well as free games, books, and refreshments. 

We have shared values that govern our behaviour toward others and the environment. We are proud to be a B Corp, a global movement of businesses driving for a more inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy. 

We believe diversity drives innovation, and embrace a culture where everyone can contribute, irrespective of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Source: Scott Logic careers (Lever)

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