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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 programmesShaping new technology modernisation work-streams from inceptionEngaging and presenting to ministerial and CXO-level stakeholdersManaging end-to-end technology transformation life-cyclesNavigating government commercial frameworks and procurement processesUnderstanding and managing dependencies across operational support and outsourcingApplying 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, OracleKnowledge of software development lifecycle, DevOps, and SecOpsUnderstanding of AI and coding assistants in modern development Strategic & Leadership End-to-end technology and digital service modernisation experienceEvidence of presenting and communicating at ministerial/Director/CXO levelUnderstanding of complex technology ecosystems and inter-dependenciesExperience shaping and leading transformation programmesKnowledge of government commercial frameworks Sector Experience Government sector experience (almost essential)Understanding of government technology challenges and constraintsWider public sector experience high