Job Description
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)
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