Enterprise Architect

CNA Hardy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CNA Hardy seeks an Enterprise Architect to contribute to strategy development, road mapping, and governance across a business and technology portfolio. This individual will work under senior architects, growing into enterprise-scale thinking while supporting architecture governance and cross-functional delivery.

The role emphasizes collaboration with business stakeholders, technology leaders, and project teams to align capabilities with strategic objectives and regulatory considerations within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 5–7 years in technology roles with architectural exposure.
• Familiarity with TOGAF and architecture governance processes.
• Experience collaborating across business and tech stakeholders.
• Interest in architecture strategy and modern practices.

Responsibilities

• Support architectural strategy and portfolio alignment.
• Collaborate on solution alignment across teams.
• Contribute to conceptual and solution architecture.
• Engage with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Document and support the application landscape.
• Ensure governance and standards compliance.
• Support technology strategy and innovation.
• Assist business capability planning and road mapping.
• Pursue continuous learning and professional growth.
• Help develop the Enterprise Architecture practice.

Skills

Strategy & Tech

EA Knowledge

Modern Architecture

Tech & Biz Trends

Business Acumen

Stakeholder comms

Analytical thinking

Continuous Learning

Governance & Risk

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering

5–7 years in tech roles

TOGAF familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Architecture strategy interest

Insurance industry exposure

Certifications (TOGAF, cloud)

Job description

The Enterprise Architect is an individual contributor supporting architectural efforts within a business and technology portfolio. This role is ideal for professionals with a solid understanding of technology combined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills who are ready to grow into enterprise architecture. It offers exposure to strategic initiatives and enterprise-level thinking while supporting the development and execution of architectural roadmaps under the mentorship of Principal and Senior Principal Enterprise Architects.

The Enterprise Architect contributes to aligning business strategy, technology investments, and architectural direction by supporting enterprise architecture activities including strategy development, business capability planning, architecture governance, technology road mapping, and cross-functional collaboration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Architecture Strategy & Portfolio Alignment
• Architecture Collaboration & Solution Alignment
• Conceptual & Solution Architecture Contribution
• Cross-Functional Engagement
• Documentation & Application Landscape Support
• Architecture Governance & Standards Compliance
• Technology Strategy & Innovation
• Business Capability Planning & Road mapping
• Continuous Learning & Professional Development
• Enterprise Architecture Practice Development

May perform additional duties as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Typically AVP or above.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Strategic Thinking & Technical Foundation
• Enterprise Architecture Knowledge
• Modern Architecture Practices
• Technology & Business Trend Awareness
• Business Acumen & Process Understanding
• Communication & Stakeholder Collaboration
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Continuous Learning & Growth Mindset
• Governance & Risk Awareness

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Typically 5-7 years of experience in technology roles such as software engineering, systems analysis, solution architecture, technology consulting, or related disciplines, with demonstrated technical proficiency and business acumen.
• Exposure to enterprise architecture practices or participation in architecture-related initiatives preferred, including familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), architecture governance processes, technology strategy development, or capability planning.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, architects, engineers, analysts, and technology leaders to support architectural alignment and solution outcomes.
• Demonstrated interest in architecture strategy, business and technology transformation, modern architectural practices, and emerging technologies, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Experience in the commercial insurance industry or other regulated industries preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, Google Cloud Professional Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or comparable architecture and technology certifications preferred.

The Company

CNA Hardy is a leading specialist commercial insurance provider for clients within the Lloyd’s and company markets. We offer a highly specialised and comprehensive portfolio of innovative and market leading products. Coverage is available to businesses of all sizes for domestic, international and global exposures.