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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Enterprise Architect - **Company:** West Midlands - **Location:** Birmingham, UK - **Salary:** £100,000.0 - £125,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Azure, Business Systems, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Microsoft Dynamics, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, Microsoft Power Automate, Togaf, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Enterprise Integration, Data Management, Cloud Integration - **Published:** July 14, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2873663146-2 ## About the Role What We're Looking ForYou'll be an experienced Enterprise Architect who combines strategic thinking with technical credibility.You'll understand how technology enables commercial success and be comfortable influencing senior stakeholders, challenging thinking and shaping organisational direction.Just as importantly, you'll have experience working within large, complex B2B organisations where enterprise CRM platforms form part of a wider integrated technology ecosystem.You'll understand how CRM platforms interact with finance, contracts, billing, operational workflows, compliance, data platforms and customer lifecycle management, enabling technology to support both commercial growth and operational delivery.Experience of enterprise-scale system integration and data-rich environments supporting multiple business functions will be highly advantageous.Essential Experience * Extensive experience as an Enterprise Architect, Principal Architect or Lead Solution Architect. * Expert knowledge of Microsoft Azure and cloud-first architecture. * Proven experience delivering enterprise-scale architecture within complex organisations. * Strong understanding of enterprise integration, APIs, event-driven architecture and cloud-native solutions. * Experience developing enterprise technology roadmaps aligned to business strategy. * Experience architecting integrated business platforms supporting multiple operational functions. * Significant experience of enterprise CRM environments and how they integrate with wider business systems including finance, contracts, operational workflows, reporting and data platforms. * Strong stakeholder management and executive influencing skills. * Experience working within Agile software delivery environments. * Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex technical concepts. Desirable * Microsoft Dynamics 365 * Azure Integration Services * Azure Solutions Architect Expert * TOGAF Certification * Microsoft Power Platform * AI, Microsoft Copilot and Automation technologies * Experience leading technology architecture through enterprise-wide digital transformation programmes ## Description Enterprise Architect (Microsoft Azure)Location: Midlands (Hybrid - 2-3 days office / 2-3 days home)Salary: £100,000 - £125,000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsLead the Enterprise Technology Strategy of a Business Investing Heavily in its Digital FutureOur client is embarking on a major enterprise-wide technology transformation, supported by significant investment and a clear long-term digital strategy.This is an opportunity to become the organisation's Enterprise Architecture leader, shaping how technology enables future growth across cloud, enterprise applications, data, AI, automation and modern digital platforms.Working directly with Executive leadership, you'll define the enterprise architecture roadmap that supports business strategy while ensuring technology remains scalable, secure, commercially focused and fit for the future.If you enjoy influencing at Board level, solving complex business challenges and building enterprise technology that genuinely transforms organisations, this is the role you've been waiting for.The OpportunityThis is far more than a traditional Enterprise Architect position.You'll be joining an organisation that sees technology as a strategic business enabler rather than simply an IT function.You'll influence investment decisions, shape technology direction and help create an architecture capable of supporting long-term growth, innovation and operational excellence.Working across multiple business functions, you'll bridge the gap between commercial strategy and technical delivery, ensuring technology decisions create measurable business value.What You'll Be Doing * Define and own the Enterprise Architecture strategy. * Develop the long-term technology roadmap aligned to business objectives. * Lead architecture across Microsoft Azure and enterprise cloud platforms. * Shape future enterprise applications and modernise existing technology. * Design scalable integration strategies using APIs, Azure Integration Services and cloud-native technologies. * Drive architecture across AI, Microsoft Copilot, automation and emerging technologies. * Establish architecture governance, standards and best practice. * Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend future investment. * Work closely with Executive stakeholders to understand strategic priorities and translate these into enterprise technology solutions. * Partner with Software Engineering, Data, Infrastructure and Delivery teams to ensure architectural consistency across programmes. * Become the trusted technology adviser to senior business leaders. ## Related Videos - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Developer Tools for Microsoft Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/450-developer-tools-for-microsoft-azure) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Develop enterprise-ready applications for Microsoft Teams with Azure resources on modern web technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/187-develop-enterprise-ready-applications-for-microsoft-teams-with-azure-resources-on-modern-web-technologies) - [AI for Enterprise Developers - Dr. Damir Dobric](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1831-ai-for-enterprise-developers-dr-damir-dobric) - [We (don't) need a software architect!?!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/663-we-don-t-need-a-software-architect) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs)