Enterprise Architect

Unily; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Greater London seeks a Professional Services Enterprise Architect to lead complex client engagements. You will act as a visionary in technical architecture, drive innovation, and provide strategic guidance to senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in technical consulting and is well-versed in cloud architectures and enterprise integration. This role offers a hybrid work environment and a suite of benefits like bonus, training, and commitment to sustainability.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

25 days holiday plus birthday off

Health and dental coverage

Life assurance and income protection

Electric Vehicle leasing options

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical consulting or architecture roles.
• Proven track record of delivering enterprise-scale solutions.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills for complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Define technical direction for Professional Services and act as intermediary.
• Shape strategy for mission-critical client engagements.
• Provide authoritative guidance on technical feasibility.

Skills

Technical consulting

Solution architecture

Cloud architectures

Enterprise integration patterns

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field (preferred)

Tools

REST APIs

Mobile Device Management (MDM)

Authentication frameworks (OAuth, SAML)

Job description

Unily partners with the world’s largest and most complex enterprises to power Organizational Velocity through digital Employee Experience transformation. Iconic brands, including Estée Lauder Companies, CVS Health, and British Airways, use Unily’s market-leading Employee Experience platform to improve productivity, streamline communication, and foster a highly connected workplace.

Unily is the only triple leader recognized by all three of the major analysts. Unily is recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner®Magic Quadrant™for Intranet Packaged Solutions, the 2025 Forrester Wave™: Intranet Platforms, and the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Experience-Centric Intelligent Digital Workspaces 2025. With these accolades, we continue to grow and expand our employee community with people who are passionate about joining us on this exciting journey.

Job Purpose

As we continue to expand our market share in the rapidly emerging Employee Experience platform category, we are looking for a Professional Services Enterprise Architect.

The Professional Services Enterprise Architect will serve as a technical authority and visionary for our most strategic and complex client engagements across global regions. Reporting to the Head of Technical Delivery, this role will act as a subject matter expert (SME) in defining system architecture best practices, establishing technical standards, and driving innovation across the entire Professional Services team. The Enterprise Architect will be client-facing and help to find solutions to complex technical challenges, help influence Unily product strategy based on customer feedback and Professional Services delivery, and serve as a trusted advisor to senior-level client stakeholders. The ideal candidate will combine technical mastery, strategic insight, and thought leadership to shape the future of our technical delivery and overall solution.

Main Responsibilities

Technical Visionary & Strategic Leadership

• Define technical direction for the Professional Services team and acts as the intermediary between the client, Professional Services and Product team
• Lead the resolution of unprecedented technical challenges that require innovative approaches
• Shape technical strategy for complex, mission‑critical client engagements
• Lead the adoption of industry standard technical architecture approaches
• Influence long‑term product roadmap and technical capabilities based on market trends and client needs
• Develop strategies and architecture for secure and efficient mobile application distribution, including app stores (Apple App Store Connect, Google Play Console) and internal enterprise distribution channels, involving Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Access Management (MAM) solutions
• Formulate configuration for integrating with third party identity providers using industry standard authentication frameworks including OAuth, OIDC and SAML
• Deliver large scale push and pull integrations using REST API best practices ensuring scalability and data integrity at the core, while optimizing performance and maintaining robust security standards

Senior‑Level Technical Advisory

• Lead system architecture governance for the most complex and high‑risk client engagements
• Provide authoritative guidance on technical feasibility for transformational client initiatives
• Navigate complex political and technical landscapes in enterprise client environments
• Drive consensus on technical strategy among diverse stakeholder groups
• Represent the company's technical expertise at the highest levels of client organizations
• Establish standards of system architecture, principles, and governance frameworks that can be leveraged by clients, Professional Services, and Product
• Create advanced technical methodologies that become organizational standards
• Develop sophisticated reference architectures for complex technical delivery scenarios
• Define technical quality standards and assessment criteria for the delivery of technical configurations
• Lead the evolution of solution design approaches to address emerging challenges
• Establish advanced patterns for security, scalability, and interoperability

Organizational Capability Building

• Serve as the technical advisor for Professional services and the product development teams
• Build and lead internal communities of practice focused on technical excellence and innovation
• Design and deliver advanced technical training and knowledge transfer programs
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and technical exploration

Thought Leadership & Industry Influence

• Represent the company as a technical thought leader at major industry events and conferences
• Author authoritative internal whitepapers, technical publications, and thought leadership content
• Build relationships with industry analysts and technology partners
• Participate in industry standards bodies and technical communities
• Influence the direction of relevant technologies and platforms
• Identify emerging technologies and approaches with strategic potential

Cross‑Functional Strategic Collaboration

• Partner with Product Strategy on long‑term technical vision and capabilities
• Collaborate with Sales and Pre‑Sales on strategic opportunities and complex proposals
• Engage with Marketing on technical positioning and thought leadership initiatives
• Advises senior leadership on technical trends and strategic implications
• Serve as a bridge between client technical vision and internal product development

Requirements

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in technical consulting, senior solution architecture, or related roles
• 5+ years of history of architecting and delivering enterprise‑scale solutions
• Proven track record of solving the most complex technical challenges
• Experience delivering complex technical configuration to external customers
• History of technical mentorship and developing architectural talent
• Background in establishing technical standards and methodologies

Technical Mastery

• Authoritative knowledge of cloud architectures, platforms, and services
• Deep expertise in enterprise integration patterns and approaches
• Comprehensive understanding of security models, compliance requirements, and risk management
• Expert knowledge of identity management, authentication frameworks, and access control
• Mastery of data architecture, migration strategies, and information governance
• Advanced understanding of scalability, performance optimization, and reliability engineering
• Insight into emerging technologies and their potential applications
• Extensive knowledge on Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Access Management (MAM) delivery for internal and external stakeholders

Strategic & Consultative Excellence

• Exceptional ability to connect technical architecture to business outcomes
• Sophisticated approach to technical decision‑making in complex environments
• Mastery of architectural frameworks and design methodologies
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and devise solutions for unprecedented scenarios
• Strategic vision that anticipates future technical needs and trends
• Capacity to balance theoretical ideals with practical delivery realities

Influence

• Demonstrated ability to influence through vision and expertise
• Experience guiding technical decisions at all levels
• History of successful stakeholder management in complex environments
• Proven success in driving adoption of technical standards and practices

Advanced Communication

• Exceptional communication skills at non‑technical and technical levels
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts with clarity and precision
• Advanced presentation and facilitation capabilities for diverse audiences
• Experience communicating technical vision in compelling and accessible ways
• Skill in building consensus among stakeholders with competing priorities
• Sophisticated technical writing abilities for various audiences and purposes

Additional Capabilities

• Visionary thinking that extends beyond current technical boundaries
• Business acumen that connects technology decisions to organizational outcomes
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous learning
• Professional presence and credibility at executive level
• Resilience and adaptability in challenging technical environments
• Global perspective on technical trends and regional differences

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience required; Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
• Expert‑level technical certifications in relevant platforms and technologies
• Advanced architecture certifications and credentials such as TOGAF or similar
• Evidence of continuous professional development and specialized training

Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel up to 20% (domestic and international) to support client engagements [LM1] [A2]
• Flexibility to occasionally work outside standard hours to accommodate different time zones

Location

• Flexible with preference for major business hubs in Europe (GMT/CET)

We are united by a shared purpose and are committed to truly understanding each other. We know that everyone is unique and has their own story. We strive to have a diverse workforce that embraces and celebrates one another. We are united in building connections and curious to learn from each other so that we continue to grow together to build the workplace of tomorrow.

Why Work For Unily?

In addition to a generous base salary and discretionary company bonus, here are some things we think you will love:

Our awesome team culture. We are focused on achieving results as a team and having fun while we do it. You won’t find a friendlier or more dedicated bunch of people.

Our industry leading product. We are very proud of our ever‑evolving product, naturally we use (and love) it internally and provide the tools and resources for you (and our clients) to become a Unily expert.

The flexibility that we offer. We don’t just mean working from home occasionally. We operate on a hybrid basis, and also recognize that life happens during the 9‑5.30 and encourage a sustainable work/life balance.

Our bright and modern office spaces. When you need to be in the office we want it to be like being at home. We have a well‑stocked kitchen and the option to bring your dog to work.

We offer a fantastic suite of benefits. Including 25 days holiday plus an extra paid day off to enjoy your birthday, Vitality life cover (for health, sight, hearing and dental), Aviva pension (via a salary sacrifice scheme), life assurance, income protection and so many more.

Our commitment to sustainability and giving back to the community. We know working for an organisation that takes its environmental & social impact seriously is important, and we are proud to offer 1 fully paid volunteering day per year, an employee matching charity donation scheme and options to lease an Electric Vehicle through our salary sacrifice scheme.

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