Enterprise Architect

American IT Systems; City Of London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in London is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead complex transformation initiatives in the BFSI domain. The ideal candidate will have 20 years of experience in software architecture, with deep expertise in Java and modern frameworks. This is an onsite role from day one, requiring strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Competitive rates are offered for this contract position lasting 3–6 months.

Qualifications

• 20 years in software architecture and enterprise‑level solution design.
• Proven expertise in Java, J2EE and modern frameworks.
• Deep understanding of database migration strategies.

Responsibilities

• Drive architectural discussions with CXOs and business leaders.
• Lead end‑to‑end modernization of Java applications.
• Define and manage DevSecOps pipelines.

Skills

Java

Enterprise Architecture

Microservices

DevSecOps

Stakeholder management

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Azure

Terraform

Job description

Enterprise Architect – Job Description

London, UK – Contract – 3–6 months, extendable. Role is onsite from day one and requires a candidate with 20 years of experience in enterprise architecture, deep knowledge of Java J2EE, cloud native solutions, and a strong background in transformation leadership within the BFSI domain.

People with BFSI Industry will only be considered.

Role Summary

We are seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect with 20 years of experience to lead complex transformation initiatives across cloud application and data domains. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise, strategic vision, and the ability to engage with diverse customer stakeholders to drive business‑aligned architecture decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive architectural discussions with CXOs, business leaders and technical stakeholders to align technology solutions with business strategy.
• Understand customer business models and strategic goals to define transformation blueprints and roadmaps.
• Lead the development of target and transition architectures ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements.
• Translate business value streams into technical specifications and actionable architecture artefacts.
• Analyse and identify opportunities for process and technology optimisation within existing customer environments recommending improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability and business value.
• Lead end‑to‑end modernization of monolithic Java / J2EE applications into scalable microservices using Domain‑Driven Design.
• Architect and implement database modernization strategies including migration from Oracle Exadata / ExaCC to PostgreSQL or other cloud‑native databases.
• Modernise legacy components (PL/SQL Pro) to modern languages and frameworks.
• Design and deploy scalable, secure and cost‑optimised solutions on Microsoft Azure following the Well‑Architected Framework.
• Define and manage DevSecOps pipelines integrating tools like SonarQube and Azure DevOps.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or ARM templates.
• Define integration strategies across legacy and modern systems ensuring seamless interoperability and data consistency.
• Provide architectural governance and enforce best practices for cloud‑native development security and compliance.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies including AI‑driven code analysis and observability platforms.
• Mentor development teams and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define rollout strategies, integration plans and transition roadmaps.
• Act as a bridge between business and technology teams resolving ambiguities and guiding implementation.

Required Skills & Experience

• 20 years in software architecture and enterprise‑level solution design.
• Proven expertise in Java, J2EE and modern frameworks.
• Strong experience in microservices containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) and messaging systems (Kafka, Azure Event Bus).
• Hands‑on experience with Azure cloud services and DevSecOps tools.
• Nice to have experience in technologies and platforms like OutSystems, Salesforce, Alteryx and other similar platforms.
• Experience with CAST vFunction and other modernization accelerators.
• Deep understanding of database migration strategies and cloud‑native data platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills.
• Ability to define and drive transformation blueprints and architecture roadmaps.
• Key skills: SAP BusinessObjects, Enterprise Architecture, Hybris, SAP HANA, SAP BW/4HANA, Salesforce, SAP S/4HANA, SAP ERP.

Notes

Need help on the below role on priority. Business would need BFSI Domain experienced – Enterprise Architect. This will be onsite role from day one. Look for candidates that don’t require visa sponsorship. Early joiners needed, people with 1 month notice period will not fly.

Please submit profiles against the JOB ID Sr Principal Consultant (30234) on SuccessFactors.

Job ID: 30234 – Enterprise Architect – London, UK – Contract – 3–6 months, extendable. Rates competitive as per UK market.
Business priority: BFSI domain, 20 years experience, onsite, static notice.