Enterprise Architect

N Consulting Global; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead transformation initiatives across cloud and application domains. The ideal candidate will have 20+ years of experience, strong expertise in Java, microservices, and Azure cloud services, alongside excellent stakeholder engagement skills. This is a contract role focusing on architectural strategies and modernization of large programs.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in software architecture and enterprise‑level solution design.
• Proven expertise in Java, J2EE, and modern frameworks.
• Strong experience in microservices and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Drive architectural discussions with CXOs and business leaders.
• Lead end‑to‑end modernization of Java/J2EE applications.
• Define integration strategies across legacy and modern systems.

Skills

Technology Strategy definition

Digital Transformation

Microservices

Docker

Kubernetes

Java

J2EE

Azure cloud services

DevSecOps tools

Job description

Location : London , UK

Mandatory (Experience in BFSI Industry)

Key skills expected are: Technology Strategy definition, Digital Transformation / Modernization for large size programs / Enterprise Standards

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

• Strategic Engagement & Transformation Leadership
  • 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.
  • Modernize legacy components (PL/SQL, Pro*C) 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.
• Integration & Governance
  • 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, Altryx 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.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Contract

Job Function

• Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting

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