Enterprise Solutions Architect

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect / Solutions Architect Consultant to deliver architectural outputs for banking/financial services initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design and document enterprise-wide architecture solutions aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Produce architecture artefacts including current and future state models, technology roadmaps, and integration strategies.
• Recommend and document technology platforms, integration approaches, and governance models.
• Present architectural options and recommendations to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with business and IT strategies.
• Conduct impact assessments and risk analysis for technology change initiatives.
• Ensure architecture designs comply with relevant regulations, security standards, and sector best practices, particularly within banking/finance.
• Provide independent review and assurance over internal solution designs and architectural direction.

Engagement details

• Duration: 12 months
• Location: Remote, with occasional travel to London

Required Expertise

• Enterprise architecture design and implementation within regulated financial services environments.
• Working with the Systems Integrator who provide the middleware, so capable of engaging with vendors.
• Deep understanding of modern IT infrastructure and platforms including cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, containerization, and APIs.
• Knowledge of enterprise frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, and associated methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and security considerations within the financial services domain.
• Extensive experience in Agile delivery environments, advising from an architectural perspective.
• Ability to engage independently with senior stakeholders and deliver concise architectural guidance.

Seniority

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Industry

• Banking and Financial Services

• Enterprise architecture design and implementation within regulated financial services environments.
• Working with the Systems Integrator who provide the middleware, so capable of engaging with vendors.
• Deep understanding of modern IT infrastructure and platforms including cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, containerization, and APIs.
• Knowledge of enterprise frameworks such as TOGAF, ArchiMate, and associated methodologies.
• Familiarity with regulatory standards and security considerations within the financial services domain.
• Extensive experience in Agile delivery environments, advising from an architectural perspective.
• Ability to engage independently with senior stakeholders and deliver concise architectural guidance.