Principal Architect

Join Kainos and Shape the Future.

At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting‑edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.

We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.

Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BUSINESS

As a Principal Architect (Principal) in Kainos, you’ll be accountable for successful delivery of large-scale, high-quality solutions that delight our customers and impact the lives of users worldwide. You will provide assurance and support to multi-skilled agile teams by understanding the outcomes the solution is trying to achieve, the technical implications and complexity surrounding your and your teams' designs, and helping teams make the right decisions. You’ll work with senior stakeholders to agree on architectural principles, strategic direction, and functional and non‑functional designs. You’ll manage other architects and engineers in the capability to help them navigate their careers. As a technical leader, you’ll develop policy and standards, nurture customer relationships, develop account strategies, share knowledge, and mentor those around you while advising on new technologies and approaches, with room to learn, develop, and grow. You’ll manage, coach, and develop a small number of staff, focusing on performance management and career development, and provide direction and leadership to solve challenging problems together.

Minimum (essential) Requirements

• Proven experience being accountable for different sizes and shapes of technology delivery challenges, e.g., services project, multi‑team programme, packaged product.
• Ability to simply and clearly communicate technical design in conversation, documentation and presentations.
• Ability to prioritise time across multiple major projects, particularly when working to deadlines.
• Successfully led and delivered software designs for multi‑tiered modern software applications.
• Understanding of whole‑solution architecture concepts and ability to communicate and negotiate these with senior stakeholders.
• Prioritisation of non‑functional concerns for customers and experience incorporating these into application design.
• Engineering background enabling effective communication with, assurance of, and leadership of development teams.
• Focus on improvement of process, people, and use of technology.
• Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS offerings.
• Pro‑actively developed business across an account with sales and account managers.
• Credibility and effective communication with C‑level stakeholders.
• Understanding of commercial implications of design decisions and influence on product commercial success.
• Passion for developing people – demonstrated ability in managing, coaching, and developing junior members of your team and wider community.

Desirable

• Actively shares thoughts and views on technology.
• Has participated in technology communities.

Embracing our differences

At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and are committed to building a team that is as diverse as the world we live in. Everyone is valued, respected, and given an equal chance to thrive, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are. We actively seek talented people from all backgrounds.

Our friendly talent acquisition team is here to support you every step of the way, so if you require accommodations or adjustments, we encourage you to reach out. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and by having a private conversation we can ensure that our recruitment process is tailored to your needs.

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