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Principal Architect Tech Lead Freight
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Principal Architect Tech Lead – Freight
About the Role
The Principal Architect Tech Lead – Freight will act as the "Technology Leader" for T&S, overseeing the delivery of a T&S-wide Freight Trading / Operations platform suite. This includes key systems supporting maritime vessel vetting and assurance. The role will responsibility for architecture designs, roadmaps, and engineering leadership to deliver the strategic vision for these platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Enterprise Capability teams to ensure technical landscape consistency
- Develop and maintain a target state landscape vision
- Stay updated on external architecture and engineering trends across both enterprise and industry levels
- Provide strategic consultancy, including benchmarking against external practices and externalization efforts with a visible external perspective
- Influence IDT strategy in their domain, guiding architecture and engineering investments with forward-thinking insight
- Maximise business value of IT solutions by integrating business needs, existing applications, and current/emerging technology knowledge
- Line-manage solution architects in this area, optimising resource allocation (staff/contractors) to ensure delivery success
- Act as an engineering activity manager, fostering high-performance technical delivery, technical assurance, and fit-for-purpose tools/processes
- Escalate engineering blockers to broader enterprise leadership
- Uphold a high-tech performance culture built on:
- Competitiveness
- Continuous improvement
- Technical excellence
- Reuse & technical assurance
- Proactively manage technical risks, resolve vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with quality and security standards
- Drive adherence to software engineering standards
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Required Experience & Skills
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Technical expertise in:
- Freight Trading (Veson IMOS/Endur)
- Voyage Management (Veson IMOS)
- Post-Delivery Events (Claims, Quality, Demurrage)
- Vetting/Assurance (GMAS & MIS Marine)
- Technology platforms: Azure, data (ADC & Databricks), and integrations (ADF, Kafka)
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Strong business domain knowledge in:
- Freight trading
- Voyage operations
- Post-delivery events & vetting
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Practical experience in:
- TOGAF architectural frameworks
- C4 design & modelling practices
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Strategic thinking & decision-making skills, capable of defining vision and directing operations within complex business & technical environments (e.g., IDT)
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Proven IT leadership experience, particularly in architecture, engineering, or senior management roles
What We Offer
By joining Shell, you collaborate with a talented, mission-driven team tackling global energy challenges while growing personally and professionally. Your contributions help shape the future of clean energy alongside a values-led culture prioritising honesty, respect, and inclusivity. Benefits include:
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- Dynamic career growth aligned with the energy transition
- Training & development opportunities to boost transferable skills
- Tech leadership at the forefront of industry trends
- Diverse & experienced colleagues across global/international teams
- Flexible working with remote/mobile options
- Competitive remuneration, including:
- Attractive starting salary
- Performance-driven salary increases
- Paid parental leave (including for non-birthing parents)
- Diverse career paths with national and international mobility
- Access to broad learning & upskilling initiatives
Additionally: Shell supports diversity and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds (gender, ethnicity, culture, ability, age, sexual orientation).
Accessibility & Inclusivity
Shell prioritises an inclusive, psychologically safe environment. If you require adjustments (e.g., assistive technology, communication support) during recruitment, contact: careers@shell.com.
About Shell UK
Shell remains a key player in UK energy production, delivering 10% of the UK’s oil & gas needs. Beyond production, their legacy spans 125+ years, with locations like 1,000 Shell service stations. As the UK accelerates toward net-zero, Shell leads decarbonization efforts, particularly in transport & heavy industry.
Symbolising a global leader in energy, Shell contributes to:
- Energy security
- Sustainable jobs
- Supporting homes, healthcare, transport, and business.
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