Technical Principal

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).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. Key skills expected in this role are:Strategic ConsultingDiscovery and Early-stage consultingAdvisory servicesTechnology roadmapBusiness process transformationStrategic planning and programme roadmapTechnical PresalesSales team support and new business developmentQualification of new opportunitiesBid Writing and tender responsesStrong customer engagement and trustQualifications : Proven breath of experience and accountability across various types of technology deliveries e.g. digital transformation application modernisation product development AI solutionsProven experience across architecture engineering integration AI and cloud (AWS & Azure) technologies designing and implementing modern platforms / technical solutionsDeep understanding and experience of delivering high quality reliable scalable secure and observable software solutions encompassing agile methodologies proven design patterns DevSecOps tooling and continuous delivery test automation and monitoringExperienced 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 deliveriesAble to communicate effectively and credibly with senior stakeholders to negotiate influence and shape positive technology outcomesAble to translate business requirements into technical solutions and the production of specifications including HLDs LLDs costings configuration timeframesCommercial 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 assist in project forecasting planning estimation and deliveryAble to prioritise your time across multiple engagements particularly when working to deadlinesA demonstrated ability in managing coaching and developing junior members of your team including customers and multi-vendors within a cross-team environment10 Years industry experience across architecture engineering cloud technologies AI and cloud infrastructureStrong knowledge of and professional certification in industry leading digital transformation technologies - Azure AWS Oracle cloud AI Databricks Snowflake etcHands on experience of solution architecture design rollout and technical leadership across enterprise-grade solutions / projects leveraging waterfall and / or agile delivery methodologiesStrong customer relationship and delivery management experience across large / complex technical workstreams; planning delivery team leadership mentoring stakeholder managementUnderstanding of the technical and business constraints in large-scale digital and cloud projects overcoming resistance to changePractical engineering background ability to lead development teams resolve technical issues and prioritise non-functional requirements to ensure a successful technical deliveryAble to establish excellence in technical delivery identify and mitigate risks and recover challenged technical deliveriesHistory of involvement in the tech community and an active observer of latest trends and technologiesAdditional Information : Why Version 1At 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 companys 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 offer 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 : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Design,Camp,Logistics & Procurement,Account Management,Customer Support Experience: years Vacancy: 1