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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Enterprise Architect - **Company:** Gigaclear - **Location:** Abingdon, UK - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Architecture, DevOps, Enterprise Architecture Framework, E2e Testing, Salesforce.Com, Systems Integration, Togaf, OSS/BSS, Legacy Systems - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.gigaclear.com/Apply/RGV3ee33mYXVsdCBBcHBsaWNhdGlvbiBGb3JtfDMwfDkwNDU4NnwxfHxGYWxzZXwyMTM3fDUwMzc3NzN8MA%3D%3D?i=RIBnx%2F1u7ac%3D ## About the Role We are always on the lookout for talented individuals who want to make a real impact on our mission by joining this growing and exciting business., + Experience in enterprise architecture roles, with recent experience in telecoms sector + Proven success in leading architecture for large scale BSS/OSS initiatives + Strong understanding of telecom standards, protocols and technologies (including Salesforce Commscloud and integrated tools and systems) + Strong capability in architecture governance, enterprise frameworks (eg. TOGAF), and agile or hybrid programme delivery + Experience in driving end-to-end integration and managing cross-functional architecture inputs + Exceptional communication, negotiation and leadership skills + Strong knowledge of both on-premise and cloud infrastructure, DevOps and security + Deep experience in data architecture and technology implementation ## Description We are seeking an experienced and visionary Enterprise Architect to design and deliver digital solutions and capabilities for Gigaclear, a provider of fibre broadband services connecting rural Britain. With a strong customer focus, you will design a target state and architecture roadmap, lead a team of solution architects, and identify new and emerging technologies to transform and optimize the business. Key Accountability & Responsibilities + Define and lead the enterprise architecture vision, aligning it with business strategy and programme objectives + Act as the technical authority for our technology stack, providing architectural direction and technology roadmap evolution + Lead a team of solution architects to provide architecture solutions to drive key business outcomes + Deliver technical thought leadership, driving innovation, standardisation, and adoption of best practices across BSS/OSS layers + Establish and enforce technical governance frameworks and architecture principles across the technology teams + Ensure architecture artefacts, decision logs, and design documentation meet compliance, quality, and audit requirements + Facilitate architecture reviews, design assurance, and risk management activities with internal and external stakeholders + Lead the design of scalable, modular, and resilient BSS/OSS solutions, integrating with legacy systems and modern platforms + Oversee solution architecture workstreams across multiple delivery teams and ensure consistency with target state architecture + Translate business and operational requirements into technology designs that are deliverable within resource constraints + Document and communicate the technology designs to the delivery teams and provide support in the execution of the delivery of the programme + Engage and influence client stakeholders, third-party vendors, and system integrators to drive architectural consensus + Present complex technical solutions in clear, compelling ways to both technical and non-technical audiences ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [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) - [Beyond micro-services, embrace composable architecture !](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1188-beyond-micro-services-embrace-composable-architecture) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [UK Business Culture and Etiquette](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/326-uk-business-culture-and-etiquette) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)