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Principal Architect - Digital Platforms

Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, GBFull-time2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Define and lead cloud architecture strategy for a global investment firm's digital ecosystem, including web, client servicing, and internal tools.

Role type

Principal Architect (Cloud & Digital Platforms)

Builds

End-to-end cloud solutions, integrations, and infrastructure for web and servicing platforms.

Domain

Financial Services / Cloud Architecture

Required skills

AWS cloud architecture, enterprise-scale solution design, microservices, API-first design, event-driven systems, AEM, CDN integration, DevOps/CI-CD, security/compliance, technical leadership, mentoring

Preferred skills

AWS Solutions Architect certification, experience with Fastly, deep knowledge of cloud-native patterns

Technologies

AWS, AEM, Fastly, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code

Responsibilities

Define cloud architecture strategy, lead delivery of complex AWS solutions, design end-to-end architectures, establish cloud standards, enforce non-functional requirements, partner with DevSecOps teams, translate business requirements to technical solutions, mentor architects

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic influence