Kainos
Kainos
Kainos is a technology company that helps organizations improve how they operate through digital services and Workday solutions. Its expertise includes enterprise content management, application management, systems integration, and digital transformation, with work spanning healthcare, commercial, and public-sector environments. The company combines technical delivery with long-term customer relationships, developing and managing systems intended to make services more effective for both organizations and the people they support. Job seekers exploring Kainos can find opportunities connected to software, digital transformation, enterprise technology, and Workday-focused delivery.

Principal Cloud Architect - Kainos UK Remote

Lead cloud architecture and delivery for large-scale digital transformation solutions at Kainos. Guide agile teams, shape architecture strategy, advise stakeholders, and develop technical talent.

Description

  • Own the successful delivery of large-scale, high-quality technology solutions
  • Provide assurance and guidance to multidisciplinary agile teams
  • Assess solution outcomes, technical implications, complexity, and design decisions
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to establish architectural principles, strategic direction, and functional and non-functional designs
  • Lead architects and engineers while supporting their professional growth
  • Drive the creation of technology policies and standards
  • Build customer relationships and develop account strategies
  • Share expertise and mentor colleagues
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and delivery approaches
  • Manage, coach, and develop team members
  • Oversee employee performance and support career progression
  • Provide leadership and direction when resolving complex challenges

Requirements

  • Demonstrated accountability for technology delivery challenges across varied sizes and types
  • Ability to explain technical designs clearly through discussions, documentation, and presentations
  • Proven ability to prioritize work across multiple major projects and deadlines
  • Experience leading and delivering software designs for modern multi-tier applications
  • Understanding of end-to-end solution architecture principles
  • Ability to communicate and negotiate architectural decisions with senior stakeholders
  • Experience addressing non-functional requirements in application design
  • Background in engineering
  • Experience with public cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including SaaS and PaaS services
  • Experience growing business within an account alongside sales and account managers
  • Ability to establish credibility and communicate effectively with C-level stakeholders
  • Understanding of the commercial impact of architecture and design decisions
  • Experience contributing to a product’s commercial success
  • Proven ability to manage, coach, and develop junior team members and the wider technical community
  • Active participation in technology communities is desirable

Benefits

  • People-focused workplace culture
  • Support for professional growth and development
  • Access to coaching and mentoring
  • Support for career progression
  • Employee performance guidance
  • Commitment to equal opportunity
  • Recruitment accommodations and adjustments available

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