Enterprise Architect

Impact Team; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in London is seeking a skilled Enterprise Architect to join their team. This role involves defining enterprise architecture and service standards for banking transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate should have proven banking experience and expertise in architecture standards. The position offers a salary range of £80,000 to £90,000, with a focus on immediate availability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong expertise in defining architecture standards and service models.
• Familiarity with core banking systems and cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture and service standards aligned with business strategy.
• Undertake Know Your Estate analysis to understand current systems.
• Develop frameworks for Adaptive Architecture to ensure scalability.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Banking experience

Architecture standards

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Tools

TOGAF

ArchiMate

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with banking experience to lead the definition of enterprise architecture and service standards across three key value streams. This is a strategic, short‑term contract focused on shaping the frameworks, principles, and reference models that will guide future transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define architecture and service standards aligned with business strategy and enterprise objectives.
• Undertake Know Your Estate analysis to understand current systems and identify areas for standardisation.
• Develop frameworks for Adaptive Architecture to ensure scalability, flexibility, and reusability.
• Create reference models, guidelines, and documentation to enable consistent adoption across value streams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure standards meet regulatory, security, and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong expertise in defining architecture standards, service models, and reference architectures.
• Familiarity with core banking systems, cloud architectures, and integration patterns.
• Experience with frameworks such as TOGAF or ArchiMate.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Immediate start required.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Banking

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Salary

£80,000 - £90,000