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# Infrastructure Architect - Contract - Hybrid - London

- **Company:** Anson McCade
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £221,000
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Software Design Patterns, Togaf
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.totaljobs.com/job/technical-architect/anson-mccade-job108282542

## About the Role

* Proven experience as a senior Infrastructure Architect within financial services, with responsibility for enterprise-level strategy, design and governance.
 * Broad expertise across infrastructure domains, with the ability to identify dependencies and develop a coherent architectural approach.
 * Strong understanding of infrastructure design principles, risk management and architecture governance, ensuring changes are appropriately assessed before progressing into production.
 * Experience developing technology roadmaps, architecture standards, design patterns and enterprise-level designs.
 * The ability to evaluate technologies and guide the evolution of legacy infrastructure environments in line with business requirements.
 * Experience providing architectural direction to technical teams and overseeing the quality of designs and architecture deliverables.
 * Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills, with the confidence to influence senior executives and explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
 * A pragmatic, delivery-focused approach, with the ability to navigate ambiguity, balance competing priorities and secure agreement on suitable solutions.
 * TOGAF or equivalent architecture certifications desirable.

## Description

An experienced Infrastructure Architect is required for a senior contract opportunity with an international banking organisation. This role will shape enterprise infrastructure strategy, provide architectural leadership and oversee the design of solutions across technology domains. Working closely with senior technology leaders and business stakeholders, you will translate complex requirements into clear roadmaps, guide the evolution of legacy environments and ensure infrastructure change meets the bank's standards and strategic objectives.