Kainos
Principal Platform Architect (AWS)
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Principal Platform Architect
Join Kainos and Shape the Future
At Kainos, we’re problem solvers, innovators, and collaborators—driven by a shared mission to create real impact. Whether we’re transforming digital services for millions, delivering cutting-edge Workday solutions, or pushing the boundaries of technology, we do it together.
We believe in a people-first culture, where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your contributions truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse, ambitious team that celebrates creativity and collaboration.
Ready to make your mark? Join us and be part of something bigger.
Main Purpose of the Role
As a Principal Platform Architect (Principal) for Kainos, you’ll be accountable for leading the delivery of cloud platforms and solutions enabling business transformation that delight our customers and positively impact the lives of users worldwide. As a technologist, you will be inquisitive and will embrace new technology.
You will provide leadership as part of multi-disciplinary agile teams, building a shared understanding of:
- The outcomes the solution must deliver
- The technical landscape and complexity surrounding your teams' designs
- Helping teams make informed decisions
You’ll foster and build relationships with senior stakeholders to:
- Establish architectural principles
- Define the strategic direction of the platform being delivered
- Establish a firm understanding of functional and non-functional needs
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You will play a leading role in the Kainos Platforms Capability, driving technology direction and advancement. You will also guide others in the capability to support their career journeys while being supported on your own career journey, enabling you to achieve your goals.
As a technical leader, you will:
- Collaborate with colleagues to establish development of blueprints and standards
- Foster customer relationships
- Contribute to account strategies and actively share subject-matter knowledge
- Act as a technology ambassador for Kainos
Minimum (Essential) Requirements
- A desire to work on some of the most complex and ambitious Public Sector programmes (SC security clearance required)
- Proven experience of leading the delivery of platforms underpinning large-scale cloud transformation (e.g., migration to cloud environments, modernisation of applications, harnessing cloud capabilities, deployment of web-based applications)
- Experience leading and making technology decisions, including execution of delivery to drive positive customer outcomes
- Experience building and fostering relationships with stakeholders, including at the executive and C-level, translating technology information to enable effective decision-making
- Experience with public cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, or GCP (spanning IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS)
A demonstrated ability in:
- Managing, coaching, and developing members of your team and broader community
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Desirable
- Pro-actively developed business across an account with sales and account managers
- Experience in managing others, setting objectives, giving constructive feedback, and leading performance reviews
- Actively sharing thoughts and views on technology
- Experience in helping to bring challenging projects back on track
- Accountability for creation and promotion of new products or services to align with organisational strategy
- Participation in technology communities
Embracing Our Differences
At Kainos, we believe in the power of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that reflects the world we live in, where divergent perspectives are valued, respected, and given equal opportunity to thrive. We actively seek talented individuals from all backgrounds, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes them who they are.
We ensure every candidate has a level playing field, and our competitive talent acquisition team is here to support and accommodate every need:
- Flexible recruitment adjustments upon request
- Private conversations to tailor the recruitment process to individual needs
We understand that everyone’s journey is unique, and we are committed to fostering an environment where every voice is heard.
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