Principal Technical Architect
Core
Senior technical leader accountable for the technical strategy and architecture of a key digital platform, defining target architecture and guiding engineering teams to build modern, secure, scalable, and reusable capabilities.
Role type
Principal Technical Architect (Senior Director level)
Builds
Key digital platforms
Domain
Enterprise digital platforms, cloud, and large-scale technology delivery
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Technical strategy definition, architecture design authority, engineering team leadership, stakeholder partnership, AI-enabled delivery, reliability and security governance
Preferred skills
Advanced degree, regulated enterprise environment experience, AI automation application, senior leader influence, domain expertise in agent platforms/data fabric/developer experience/colleague-facing AI/cyber defence
Technologies
Cloud platforms, data integration patterns, APIs, security frameworks
Responsibilities
Own technical strategy connecting business priorities to actionable roadmaps; Define target architecture and technical standards; Lead and develop engineering teams; Partner with senior business leaders to translate needs into technical choices; Define AI and automation application strategies; Build high-performing technical teams; Establish reliability, security, and operational excellence expectations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities