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# Principal Architect - Infrastructure, Cloud & AI

- **Company:** Whitbread PLC
- **Location:** Houghton Regis, UK
- **Salary:** £69,860.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Computing Platforms, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Generative AI, HybridCloud
- **Published:** August 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5823150145

## About the Role

* Significant experience in Infrastructure, Cloud or Platform Architecture within a large, complex enterprise environment.
 * Deep knowledge of Azure, AWS, hybrid cloud platforms and modern infrastructure services.
 * Strong understanding of enterprise networking, security, resilience and platform engineering principles.
 * Experience creating target architectures, technology roadmaps, governance frameworks and architectural standards.
 * Knowledge of AI, Generative AI, AIOps, automation technologies and responsible AI practices.
 * Ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes.



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