Principle Technologist

We're looking for a Principal Technologist to lead a new cloud modernisation programme within the government sector. This is a strategic leadership role where you'll shape the approach to transforming legacy on-premise systems to modern public cloud infrastructure. What You'll Be Doing • Leading the strategy and execution of on-premise to cloud migration programmes • Shaping new technology modernisation work-streams from inception • Engaging and presenting to ministerial and CXO-level stakeholders • Managing end-to-end technology transformation life-cycles • Navigating government commercial frameworks and procurement processes • Understanding and managing dependencies across operational support and outsourcing • Applying modern practices (DevOps, SecOps, Agile) to legacy system modernisation Essential Experience Technical • Proven experience leading cloud modernisation projects (on-premise to public cloud) • Strong understanding of public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) • Experience with legacy technologies: VMware, Hyper-V, Oracle • Knowledge of software development lifecycle, DevOps, and SecOps • Understanding of AI and coding assistants in modern development Strategic & Leadership • End-to-end technology and digital service modernisation experience • Evidence of presenting and communicating at ministerial/Director/CXO level • Understanding of complex technology ecosystems and inter-dependencies • Experience shaping and leading transformation programmes • Knowledge of government commercial frameworks Sector Experience • Government sector experience (almost essential) • Understanding of government technology challenges and constraints • Wider public sector experience highly valued (health, education, local authorities, Defence, ALBs)