Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect
London
Perm
£90,000pa - £100,000pa

Role Summary

We are looking for an Enterprise architect who can shape the technology architecture for corporate functions and contribute to the technology roadmap aligned with business objectives. This involves managing a group of Solution architects who deliver solutions to main stakeholders such as Operations, Analytics and Delivery teams who are composed of a mix-skill team of Developers, Data Engineers, Scrum masters, and UX/UI designers in-house and working with our outsourcing partners in a matrix-managed technology environment.

Responsible for leading through various transformational delivery solutions towards a digital-first philosophy and ultimately growth of our systems and tech services. Working closely with Senior Managers and key stakeholders across the business to drive collaboration and communication between various teams. Working with our Architecture, Infrastructure, Delivery and Data teams, and then being able to drive decision-making processes that translate into highly technical documentation.

The successful candidate must be process-oriented and have vast experience with Cloud technologies.

Key responsibilities

* Responsible for documenting the technical and data architecture of the “as-is” and “to-be” solutions.
* Responsible for ensuring that solutions proposed by a project meet the strategic objectives of the product or service.
* Documenting the non-functional requirements across the different solutions.
* Accountable for ensuring the correct technical solutions and products are chosen.
* Accountable for ensuring chosen solutions meet the business, functional and non-functional requirements.
* Ensuring the technical transition approach meets the business requirements.
* Responsible for documenting the technology landscape, interfaces and data flow.
* Supporting solution ownership within the operating model.
* Ensuring that any project delivery meets the architecture strategy and policies.
* Responsible for developing and maintaining a clear roadmap for adopting new features.
* Responsible for managing the technical risks across any project, product or service.
* Responsible for ensuring that the strategies and architecture policies are followed.
* Line management/hiring/development of Solutions Architect(s) and administrative support.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Essential

* A Bachelor's/Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related degrees.
* Experience in Enterprise Architecture or similar roles.
* At least 2 years of line management experience (postholder will manage 3-5 reportees).
* Expertise in enterprise solutions for corporate functions.
* Expertise working as a Software Engineer who has built software solutions.
* Knowledge of programming languages (i.e. Python, Java, React, etc.) and infrastructure technologies (Azure, AWS, Terraform, Docker containers, etc).

Desirable:

* Understanding of UX/UI practices and tools.