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# Principal Technologist - IT Operations

- **Company:** SUMMER-BROWNING ASSOCIATES LIMITED
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Information Technology Operations, Software Engineering
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3037578357-2

## About the Role

* Significant experience in the technical professions aligned to IT Operations and/or Software Development specialisms or significant previous experience in this area - preferably in a Government context.
 * Experience helping to deliver operations and technology-related change at significant scale to support wider organisational objectives
 * Experience to be able to influence and share your learnings and expertise with others across organisational boundaries, with the ability to adapt feedback to ensure change is effective and lasting
 * Technical experience which you have used to build credibility with senior stakeholders to influence decisions and drive change
 * Experience evaluating proposals and create design approaches characterised by high risk, impact, and complexity
 * Experience to be able to translate complex concepts into straightforward language to present to senior stakeholders, both technical and non-technical
 * Experience working with technology suppliers

## Description

SBA are currently supporting our Central Government client who are seeking a Principal Technologist - IT Operations on an initial 12 month contract.