Principal Solution Architect / Lead Data and AI Architect

Start date: 21/9/2026Duration: 6 Months Location / Remote 650 per day Inside IR35Principal Solution Architect / Lead Data and AI Architect rather than a pure delivery or technical lead role. Role Purpose The Principal Solution Architect is responsible for defining and driving the technical vision, architecture, and strategic direction of the Data and AI platform estate. The role combines deep technical expertise, architectural leadership, stakeholder influence, and technology partner engagement to ensure scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions that align with business objectives. The Architect acts as a trusted advisor to both technical and business stakeholders, leading solution design, driving adoption of best practices, and guiding engineering teams through complex implementations while maintaining alignment with industry standards and emerging technology trends.Key Responsibilities Architecture and Technical LeadershipDefine and own the end-to-end architecture strategy for Data, Analytics, and AI platforms.Lead solution design and architectural decision-making across multiple initiatives and workstreams.Conduct deep technical reviews and identify opportunities for optimisation, modernisation, and innovation.Establish architecture standards, design principles, and governance processes.Provide technical guidance and oversight throughout the delivery lifecycle.Technical ExpertiseExtensive experience in Data Platform Architecture, Analytics, and Cloud Solutions.Strong ..... full job details .....