Enterprise Architect - Hybrid in Chelmsford, Essex

Energy Jobline CVL; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Enterprise Architect to join a top 50 law firm in Chelmsford, UK. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in digital transformation, designing and implementing scalable solutions. Key responsibilities include solution design, strategy delivery, and fostering innovation while collaborating closely with legal and technical teams. Ideal applicants will have a strong software engineering background, experience in cloud environments, and familiarity with agile methodologies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in a digital or professional services environment.
• Strong grounding in software engineering, cloud, and data management.
• Proficiency with relevant programming, frameworks, and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design technology solutions addressing technical debt.
• Help set and deliver the firm's technology strategy.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Software Engineering

Cloud (Microsoft Azure)

DevSecOps Practices

User Experience Focus

Agile Methodologies

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Data Analytics

Document Management Systems

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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, 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).

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