Technical Principal

Technical Principal Version 1 – Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom Company Description Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital‑First world we live in, partnering with leading technology giants such as Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, and Snowflake to provide the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an award‑winning employer, placing our employees at the heart of everything we do. Job Description As a Technical Principal you will advise, own and drive Version 1’s capabilities internally and with our customers. This senior role involves advisory services, strategic consultancy, project delivery and team management. On‑site you will perform an Architecture Principal role on client solution delivery engagements, focusing on Cloud technology (Azure &AWS), delivering excellent advisory services, customer engagement and hands‑on delivery management in line with client needs and technology stack(s).Key Skills Discovery and early‑stage consulting Advisory services and technology road‑mapping Business process transformation and strategic planning Sales team support, qualification of new opportunities, bid writing and tender responses Strong customer engagement and trust building Qualifications 10+ years of industry experience across architecture, engineering, cloud technologies, AI and cloud infrastructure Proven experience in digital transformation, application modernisation, product development and AI solutions Expertise in architecture, engineering, integration, AI and cloud (AWS & Azure) technologies Strong understanding of delivering high‑quality, reliable, scalable, secure, and observable software solutions using agile methodologies, design patterns and DevSecOps tooling Experience managing and leading large/complex technical workstreams within multi‑supplier engagements Effective communication with senior stakeholders, negotiating and influencing positive technology outcomes Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions, producing HLDs, LLDs, costings, configurations and timeframes Commercial and business awareness driving growth across accounts through pre‑sales activities Capacity to prioritise time across multiple engagements and manage, coach and develop junior team members 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 Strong customer relationship and delivery management experience across large/complex technical workstreams History of active participation in the tech community and awareness of latest trends and technologies Benefits Quarterly Performance‑Related Profit Share Scheme Career progression and mentorship through Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes and quarterly Pathways Career Development programme Flexible/remote working and work‑life balance support Financial well‑being initiatives – pension, private healthcare cover, life assurance, financial advice and employee discount scheme Employee wellbeing schemes – gym discounts, bike‑to‑work, fitness classes, mindfulness workshops, employee assistance programme and more Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies Educational assistance, incentivised certifications and accreditations – AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Red Hat Reward schemes – Annual Excellence Awards & Call‑Out platform Environment, Social and Community First initiatives and local fundraising opportunities Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Information Technology – IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr