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# IT Architect

- **Company:** SThree Plc
- **Location:** Birmingham, UK
- **Salary:** £182,000.0 - £221,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software Documentation, Enterprise Architecture Framework, Systems Integration, IT Architecture, Togaf, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0d2033ccd9c22763

## About the Role

* Established experience in enterprise or IT architecture, with demonstrated expertise in designing scalable systems
 * Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies (TOGAF 9 Certified or equivalent)
 * Proficiency with architecture tools, modelling techniques and documentation standards
 * Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and communicate architecture decisions to both technical and non-technical audiences
 * Experience working across multiple technology domains, infrastructure and application landscapes
 * Problem-solving skills and the ability to balance competing technical, business and operational priorities
 * Relevant qualifications in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience

## Description

IT Architect positions of this type could sit within technology teams tasked with translating business requirements into coherent, enterprise-wide technical strategies. The work could involve collaborating with stakeholders across business, operations and development to shape architectural approaches, improve system integration and ensure technology decisions align with long-term organisational goals. Roles may offer the chance to work on systems that touch multiple business units, with scope to influence how technology is adopted and evolved., * Designing and documenting enterprise technology architectures aligned with business strategy

 * Collaborating with stakeholders across business units to understand technical requirements and constraints
 * Assessing current systems, identifying gaps and recommending technology solutions
 * Supporting the selection, integration and deployment of enterprise platforms and tools
 * Contributing to architectural standards, frameworks and governance approaches
 * Mentoring and advising technical teams on architecture principles and best practices
 * Participating in architecture review boards and technology planning sessions, Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
 * Involvement in shaping how technology evolves to support business growth
 * Exposure to complex technical challenges and opportunities to influence enterprise-wide decisions
 * Scope to develop expertise in emerging technologies and architectural approaches
 * Collaboration with experienced technologists and senior stakeholders
 * Potential progression toward senior or lead architecture roles, where supported by performance and experience
 * Professional development opportunities and the chance to work on systems with significant organisational impact


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