Principal Architect

Scott Logic
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Hybrid

Who this role is best for

Best suited to technically proficient leaders with a track record in enterprise architecture working in consultancy environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with a history of leading large-scale, complex technology initiatives in consultancy settings
    — “oversee the technical direction of large-scale, complex technology initiatives”
  • Individuals who have experience in advising senior stakeholders on technology strategy and business alignment
    — “able to quickly build trust with senior client stakeholders (Director or C-Suite level), and advice on technology strategy and alignment with business goals”
  • Professionals who thrive in collaborative, client-centric environments and have a strong communication background
    — “strong communicator with a collaborative approach to work”

Things to consider

  • The role involves a high degree of autonomy and client engagement, which may require independent decision-making skills
    — “work with a high degree of autonomy, taking full responsibility for end-to-end solution design”
  • There is an expectation to contribute to the consultancy business growth, which may involve additional non-technical responsibilities
    — “contributing to the growth and development of our consultancy business”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to design end-to-end solutions and manage complex client engagements
    — “taking full responsibility for end-to-end solution design”
  • Showcase experience in advising senior stakeholders and aligning technology with business goals
    — “advice on technology strategy and alignment with business goals”
  • Emphasize your hands-on experience in architecting bespoke software solutions for enterprise clients
    — “Strong experience in shaping and leading the architecture of large-scale, complex solutions across multiple applications. Ideally including development of bespoke software solutions”
  • Demonstrate your capacity to lead pre-sales work and create compelling proposals
    — “leading on pre-sales work; scoping, sizing and solutioning for new opportunities and creating compelling proposals”
  • Position yourself as someone who fosters knowledge-sharing and continuous learning within teams
    — “embrace the chance to try new things and learn new skills while developing others by sharing your own knowledge and experience”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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Skills & requirements

Required

Solution ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureCloud ArchitectureTechnical LeadershipClient Partnership

Preferred

Commercial ExperiencePre-sales WorkProposal Creation

Stack & domain

Solution ArchitectureTechnical ArchitectureEnterprise ArchitectureCloud ArchitectureCommunicationCollaborationConsultancyTechnology

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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