Enterprise Architect

developrec; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services and consulting firm in London is seeking an Enterprise IT Architect to drive the transformation of the enterprise IT landscape. This role involves mapping current architectures, defining target-state models, and guiding procurement processes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in complex transformations and a deep understanding of technology and infrastructure. A full-time position offering a salary up to £95k plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Enterprise IT Architect, particularly in transformations or separation initiatives.
• Strong ability to balance conflicting demands and drive clarity across stakeholders.
• Deep technical understanding of infrastructure, applications, and cloud managed services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transformation of the enterprise IT landscape during a critical transition.
• Define the current-state and target state architectures.
• Conduct heat-mapping of application and infrastructure hotspots.
• Translate business requirements into IT designs and strategies.
• Draft RFPs for procuring essential IT services.

Skills

Enterprise IT architecture development

Technical leadership

Stakeholder management

Infrastructure and applications knowledge

Framework familiarity (SAFe, TOGAF)

Education

Enterprise/Solution Architecture certifications

ITIL V4/V3 certifications

Azure certifications

Job description

Overview

Enterprise IT Architect - London - up to £95k + 10% car allowance and 20% annual bonus

Role Overview

Lead the transformation of the enterprise IT landscape through a critical organisational transition. You’ll map current-state architecture, define target-state models, develop strategic roadmaps, and guide procurement to ensure continuity and alignment during the separation and licence renewal process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the "As-Is" enterprise IT architecture, highlighting domain coverage and identifying service gaps.
• Craft the "Target State" architecture and roadmap focused on separation and licence renewal.
• Conduct heat-mapping to flag application and infrastructure hotspots.
• Gather and translate business requirements into coherent IT designs and strategies.
• Draft RFPs for procuring new IT services essential for the transition.
• Ensure licence renewal efforts align with overall enterprise IT strategy.
• Offer technical leadership, define architectural guardrails, align standards, and collaborate with engineering, procurement, and security teams.
• Proven experience as an Enterprise IT Architect, especially within complex transformations or separation initiatives.
• Strong ability to balance conflicting demands and drive clarity across diverse stakeholders (C-level, IT/data/security architects, business leads).
• Deep technical understanding of infrastructure, applications, cloud (IaaS/SaaS), and managed service ecosystems.
• Familiarity with frameworks like SAFe or TOGAF, and ability to apply them pragmatically.

Desirable Qualifications

• Certifications: BCS (Enterprise/Solution Architecture), SAFe 6.0, ITIL V4/V3, Azure.
• Experience with agile/DevOps practices: sprint planning, backlog management.
• Knowledge of AWS, utilities, or telecommunications domains.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting

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