Enterprise Architect

Job Profile

We’re looking for an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect to play a key role across major technology programmes.

This position sits at the centre of business and technology, acting as a trusted advisor to project teams, technical specialists, and operational stakeholders. You’ll be responsible for shaping enterprise-wide solutions, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and aligned to long-term strategic goals.

You’ll work closely with Cyber Security, Service Operations, Data Services, and engineering teams to ensure smooth delivery from design through to live support. A key part of the role is translating complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end architectural design of enterprise solutions across large-scale programmes
• Define and maintain architecture principles, standards, patterns, and guardrails
• Produce high-level designs, detailed technical architectures, and strategic roadmaps
• Evaluate solution options and provide clear, structured recommendations to senior stakeholders
• Act as a trusted advisor to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Support procurement activities , including vendor selection and technical assessments
• Collaborate across Cyber Security, Data, Service Operations, and Engineering teams
• Act as a senior member of Technical Design Authority (TDA) and governance forums
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, and supportable in live environments

Skills

Core Experience

• Proven experience in a senior architecture role , leading enterprise-level solutions
• Strong background across Data, Integration, and Enterprise Applications
• Deep expertise in:
• Data Architecture
• Data Modelling
• Data Governance
• Data Platform Design
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to clearly explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences

Technical Environment

• Microsoft Azure
• AI technologies (e.g. Copilot)
• SharePoint
• Oracle HR systems (desirable)

Desirable

• Experience leading architecture on data platform, analytics, or AI programmes
• Exposure to Finance ERP systems (e.g. Dynamics 365 Finance, SAP, Oracle, Unit4)
• Understanding of DevOps / DevSecOps and cloud-native practices
• Experience mentoring and developing technical teams
• Knowledge of:
• Zero Trust security
• Cloud governance
• IT operating models