Chief Architect & Technology Strategy Leader

S&P Global, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - GBP 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial information provider in Greater London seeks a Senior Principal Engineer/Chief Architect to lead technology strategy and architecture for complex financial services platforms. The ideal candidate has over 20 years of experience in regulated environments, strong coding skills, and the ability to influence teams without direct authority. Responsibilities include defining multi-year roadmaps and ensuring systems are both operationally safe and regulatory compliant. This role offers competitive benefits and a positive work culture.

Benefits

Health and wellness coverage

Flexible time off

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 20+ years experience in regulated, high-availability environments.
• Proficient in building and operating systems.
• Hands-on coding skills and experience with senior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Set technology strategy and architecture for complex platforms.
• Define and own multi-year technology strategies and roadmaps.
• Ensure AI systems are explainable and comply with regulations.

Skills

Banking and financial services experience

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Distributed systems design

AI and analytics understanding

Design and security expertise

Leadership and influence

Job description

A global financial information provider in Greater London seeks a Senior Principal Engineer/Chief Architect to lead technology strategy and architecture for complex financial services platforms. The ideal candidate has over 20 years of experience in regulated environments, strong coding skills, and the ability to influence teams without direct authority. Responsibilities include defining multi-year roadmaps and ensuring systems are both operationally safe and regulatory compliant. This role offers competitive benefits and a positive work culture.