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# IT Architect

- **Company:** SThree Plc
- **Location:** Manchester, UK
- **Salary:** £182,000.0 - £221,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Software Design Patterns, Software Architecture, Togaf, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=377b59144cf99794

## About the Role

* Relevant degree in Computer Science or equivalent professional experience in enterprise architecture or systems design
 * TOGAF 9 Certified or equivalent enterprise architecture qualification
 * Proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale technology solutions
 * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and business audiences
 * Knowledge of cloud platforms, integration patterns and modern technology architectures
 * Ability to balance technical excellence with business pragmatism
 * Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional technology environments

## Description

IT Architect roles in enterprise solutions could focus on designing and evolving technology systems that align with business strategy, supporting organisations in scaling their technical capabilities and managing complex technology landscapes. Typical responsibilities could span architecture governance, technical leadership and cross-functional collaboration., * Contributing to enterprise architecture strategy and the definition of technology roadmaps aligned to business objectives

 * Designing scalable, resilient technology systems and solution architectures that meet organisational needs
 * Collaborating with stakeholders across business, operations and technical teams to translate requirements into architecture solutions
 * Supporting the governance of technology standards, frameworks and architectural principles across the organisation
 * Evaluating emerging technologies and assessing their fit within the existing technology landscape
 * Mentoring and supporting technical teams in the implementation of architectural decisions
 * Documenting architecture decisions, design patterns and technical specifications for stakeholder communication, * The opportunity to influence technology strategy and shape the technical direction of significant initiatives
 * Scope to work on complex, organisation-wide architecture challenges with clear business impact
 * Collaboration with experienced technical teams and exposure to cutting-edge technology practices
 * Development of enterprise architecture expertise and progression toward principal or lead-level responsibility
 * Flexibility and autonomy in how you approach architectural challenges
 * A contract position offering flexibility and the opportunity to work across diverse technology environments


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