Enterprise Architect

Coltech; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 148,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Coltech in Bristol is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape architecture strategy for a major transformation programme. The role focuses on cloud-native platforms, digital transformation, and Agentic AI solutions, working with senior stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

Responsibilities include defining roadmaps, governance, and leading cross-functional teams. The candidate should have hands-on cloud architecture experience and strong communication skills, with

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong background in digital transformation and cloud-native architecture.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing Agentic AI solutions.
• Knowledge of modern cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native architectures and digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide architectural leadership across complex enterprise programmes.
• Design and implement Agentic AI solutions, ensuring scalability, governance and security.
• Collaborate with engineering, product and business teams to deliver innovative technology solutions.
• Produce architecture roadmaps, standards and governance documentation.
• Ensure solutions follow enterprise architecture principles and best practices.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud-native

Agentic AI

Stakeholder management

Governance

Cloud platforms

Job description

Enterprise Architect – Digital, Cloud & Agentic AI

Location: Bristol (Hybrid)

Contract: 6 Months

Start Date: ASAP

We're currently seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join a high-profile transformation programme based in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise architecture strategy while driving the adoption of modern digital platforms, cloud-native technologies, and Agentic AI solutions.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll play a key role in defining architecture roadmaps, enabling digital transformation, and ensuring technology solutions align with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native architectures and digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide architectural leadership across complex enterprise programmes.
• Design and implement Agentic AI solutions, ensuring scalability, governance and security.
• Collaborate with engineering, product and business teams to deliver innovative technology solutions.
• Produce architecture roadmaps, standards and governance documentation.
• Ensure solutions follow enterprise architecture principles and best practices.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect within large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong background in digital transformation and cloud-native architecture.
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing Agentic AI solutions.
• Experience developing enterprise architecture roadmaps and technology strategies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of modern architecture frameworks and governance.
• Ability to work across multiple technical and business teams.
• Experience working within complex commercial or enterprise organisations.
• Knowledge of modern cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Google Cloud.
• Experience with AI, automation and emerging digital technologies.

What's on Offer

• 6-month contract with an immediate start.
• Opportunity to work on a major enterprise transformation programme.
• Collaborative environment with exposure to cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies.
• Bristol-based role with hybrid working available.