Enterprise Architect

JSS; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

JSS in London is seeking an Enterprise Architect to join a growing architecture function within the insurance sector. The role is permanent with a hybrid layout: 3 days on site in London and 2 days remote.

You will shape architectural direction across a portfolio of business and technology initiatives, develop target-state architectures, technology roadmaps and transformation plans, collaborating with senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise or solution architecture with TOGAF or equivalent.
• Strong ability to translate business objectives into architectural initiatives.
• Advanced communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proven track record delivering architecture governance and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise architecture strategy, target-state architecture and roadmaps.
• Translate business objectives into architectural initiatives and programs.
• Collaborate with business leaders, product owners and delivery teams.
• Contribute to architecture governance and ensure alignment with standards.
• Identify opportunities for modernisation and portfolio improvement.
• Support capability planning, transition roadmaps and investments.

Skills

TOGAF

Cloud-native architecture

Event-driven architecture

API-first design

Stakeholder communication

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Insurance domain knowledge

Job description

Enterprise Architect

Location: London

Industry: Insurance

Role: Permanent

**3 days a week on site in London, 2 days remote working**

We are partnering with a leading organisation within the insurance market that is looking to hire an Enterprise Architect to join its growing architecture function.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong technology background who is looking to broaden their experience across enterprise architecture, technology strategy and business transformation. Working alongside senior architecture leadership, you’ll help shape architectural direction across a portfolio of business and technology initiatives, supporting the development of target-state architectures, technology roadmaps and strategic transformation plans.

The Role

As an Enterprise Architect, you will work across business and technology teams to ensure technology investment and architectural decisions align with wider organisational objectives.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the development of enterprise architecture strategy, target-state architecture and technology roadmaps
• Translating business objectives into clear architectural and technology initiatives
• Working closely with business leaders, product owners, architects, engineering teams and delivery functions
• Contributing to conceptual and solution architecture across modern technology environments
• Supporting architectures incorporating cloud-native, API-first, event-driven and loosely coupled approaches
• Developing and maintaining architecture artefacts including capability maps, application landscapes, architecture diagrams and technology roadmaps
• Participating in architecture governance and ensuring solutions align with technology, security and architectural standards
• Identifying opportunities for modernisation, technology adoption and portfolio improvement
• Supporting business capability planning, transition roadmaps and technology investment priorities
• Contributing to the continued development of enterprise architecture standards, frameworks and governance

What We're Looking For

We’re looking for someone with a strong technical foundation who can combine technology knowledge with strategic thinking.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Around 5–7 years' experience across technology roles such as software engineering, systems analysis, solution architecture, technology consulting or similar
• Insurance experience
• Exposure to enterprise or solution architecture
• Understanding of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks such as TOGAF
• Knowledge of modern architecture approaches including cloud-native architecture, APIs, event-driven architecture, integration patterns and modern application architectures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working across engineering, architecture, business and technology teams
• An understanding of architecture governance, technology risk and security considerations
• A genuine interest in technology strategy, transformation and emerging technologies

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the opportunity to move beyond purely solution-focused architecture and gain greater exposure to enterprise-wide strategy and transformation. You’ll work closely with experienced senior architects, giving you the opportunity to develop your strategic architecture capabilities while contributing to significant business and technology initiatives.

If you’re an experienced technology professional or architect looking to take the next step towards broader Enterprise Architecture, we’d be keen to hear from you.