Overview
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join a dynamic digital strategy and enterprise architecture practice, focusing on technology transformation for major UK organisations. In this senior role, the contractor will collaborate with senior business and technology stakeholders, guiding enterprise-wide technology strategies and overseeing complex transformation programmes. The position offers the unique opportunity to define future-state architectures and practical roadmaps while engaging with C-suite executives on aligning technology investments with business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Define and lead enterprise architecture strategies, including current-state assessments and target-state designs.
- Assess complex technology environments to identify opportunities for modernisation and cost reduction.
- Lead application portfolio rationalisation and develop strategies for managing legacy systems.
- Establish architecture governance frameworks and oversee Architecture Review Boards (ARBs).
- Ensure architecture strategies comply with regulatory and security requirements, including UK GDPR and Cyber Essentials Plus.
- Act as a senior advisor to C-suite stakeholders, translating technical considerations into business recommendations.
- Support pre-sales activities by providing architectural input into proposals and client presentations.
- Collaborate with Data, AI, and Cloud teams to ensure alignment with broader enterprise architecture.
Requirements
- 12+ years of IT experience, with at least 5 years in a dedicated Enterprise Architect position.
- Experience in a global technology consultancy or large-scale enterprise environment.
- Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF 10, Zachman, or SAFe.
- Proven experience in assessing and rationalising complex application portfolios and legacy systems.
- Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns and hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
- Broad architectural knowledge across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
- Experience in establishing architecture governance and review processes.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex architectural concepts clearly.