Principal Architect

TL;DR

Principal Architect (Enterprise Architecture): Driving enterprise architecture for shared technologies, including Identity and Access, Enterprise API Management, and secure adoption and delivery of agentic AI solutions across shared platforms with an accent on architecture governance, standards, and enabling governed delivery. Focus on translating business needs into scalable architectural solutions, leading large-scale architectural design, and resolving complex technical challenges while aligning engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

Location: London

Company

hirify.global is a global information and analytics leader supporting science and healthcare through quality information, data, and analytics.

What you will do

• Define and drive enterprise architecture strategy for shared technologies across the product portfolio.
• Govern adherence to architectural principles and standards, and provide architectural leadership through reviews and approvals.
• Lead architecture design for large-scale development efforts and act as a bridge between enterprise architecture and engineering teams.
• Translate business needs and technology direction into scalable architectural solutions, promoting standardization, reuse, and simplification.
• Plan system evolution, retirement, and replacement, and evaluate new technologies and potential acquisitions.
• Support secure adoption and delivery of agentic AI solutions across shared platforms, guiding teams through complex technical issues.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in software, network, or systems architecture.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional or cross-product architectural initiatives with measurable enterprise impact.
• Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Deep expertise in architectural design and governance, including strong knowledge of APIs and API management/governance.
• Advanced understanding of modern authentication and authorization protocols, including OAuth2 and OIDC.
• Strong communication skills to present complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and support for work-life balance.
• Comprehensive pension plan and generous vacation entitlement, with option for sabbatical leave.
• Family leave options including maternity, paternity, adoption, and family care leave.
• Personal Choice budget and employee assistance program (global).
• Internal communities and networks, plus various employee discounts.

Hiring process

• Application review followed by interviews to assess architectural leadership, governance approach, and stakeholder alignment.
• Discussions focused on experience delivering enterprise impact and communicating technical direction to senior audiences.