Enterprise Architect - Hybrid

Reed Technology; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Essex is seeking an experienced Enterprise/Solution Architect to lead its digital transformation efforts. The role involves designing and implementing scalable technology solutions, ensuring security and integration with existing systems, and fostering innovation across the firm. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in software engineering, cloud solutions, and agile methodologies, along with relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in a digital environment.
• Strong grounding in software engineering and system architecture.
• Proficiency with programming languages and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design innovative technology solutions.
• Set and deliver the firm's technology strategy.
• Ensure seamless integration of new solutions.

Skills

Enterprise Architect experience

Cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure)

DevSecOps practices

User experience focus

Agile methodology

Education

Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF)

Tools

Document management systems

API management

Microsoft Fabric

Job description

I am on the lookout for an Enterprise / Solution Architect for a top 50 Law firm and will sit in the Business Systems team that ensures that core business applications and data platforms are reliable, scalable, and aligned with the firm's objectives. Acting as the link between business needs and technology delivery, the team drives digital transformation, optimises processes, and supports a culture of innovation.

The Enterprise Architect will play a pivotal role in our digital transformation, designing and implementing flexible, scalable solutions that support the firm's growth and strategic objectives. Working closely with lawyers, clients, internal technical teams and third-party suppliers, the role will deliver cutting edge technology solutions that modernise legacy estates, reduce technical debt and enable outstanding client and colleague experiences.

Solution Design: Develop and design innovative technology solutions that address technical debt, modernise legacy systems, and create new digital products and services across both internal and client-facing initiatives.

Strategy: Help set and deliver the firm's technology strategy, aligning solutions with business goals and long-term vision.

Innovation: Foster a culture of innovation across the firm, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and practices.

Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from concept to implementation, ensuring best practices and standards are followed.

Integration: Ensure seamless integration of new solutions with existing systems and platforms, maintaining data integrity and security.

Collaboration: Work closely with lawyers, clients, internal technical resources, and third-party suppliers to understand requirements, gather feedback, and ensure solutions meet business needs.

You will have:

Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect (or Solutions Architect) in a digital and/or professional services environment, ideally within legal.

Strong grounding in software engineering and system architecture, including cloud (Microsoft Azure), data management and integration patterns.

Proficiency with relevant programming languages, frameworks and APIs, and familiarity with DevSecOps practices (CI/CD, IaC, automation).

Experience working in agile, product led teams (cross functional delivery, iterative value, metrics).

A strong focus on user experience and measurable digital transformation outcomes.

Desirable skills and experience:

Experience with legal practice management systems, document management systems and workflow automation.

Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, data analytics and Business Intelligence.>

Background in service oriented and event driven architectures; API management and microservices.

Strong understanding of security, privacy, compliance and governance in regulated environments.

Hands-on with DevSecOps toolchains and platform engineering concepts.

Agile frameworks such as Scrum and SAFe.

Relevant certifications (e.g. TOGAF, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert).