Enterprise Solutions Architect

Placements24; Southampton; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Access to cutting-edge tech

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading financial services firm to recruit an Enterprise Solutions Architect. This 100% remote role focuses on defining the enterprise-wide technology strategy and ensuring IT solutions align with business objectives.

You will guide architecture across business, application, data and technology domains, influence senior stakeholders, and drive governance, standards, and modern cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) to enable strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• 9+ years in enterprise or solutions architecture or IT strategy.
• Experience in developing enterprise IT strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of business, application, data, and technology domains.
• Experience with TOGAF or similar EA frameworks.
• Proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data security.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IT or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, standards, and principles.
• Design and oversee the implementation of integrated technology solutions that support business strategy.
• Collaborate with IT leaders and business units to identify architectural requirements and opportunities.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and platforms to enhance the enterprise's capabilities.
• Ensure architectural alignment and governance across all IT projects and initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to solution architects and development teams.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure compliance with standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

TOGAF

Cloud architectures

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Data management

Security architectures

Business-IT alignment

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial services institution, is seeking a seasoned Enterprise Solutions Architect to join their advanced technology team. This role is 100% remote, allowing you to contribute to critical architectural decisions from anywhere. You will be responsible for defining the enterprise-wide technology strategy, ensuring that all IT solutions align with business objectives, and promoting interoperability and standardization across the organization. This position requires a deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, a broad knowledge of various technology domains, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders. This is an excellent opportunity to drive architectural excellence in a leading financial services firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, standards, and principles.
• Design and oversee the implementation of integrated technology solutions that support business strategy.
• Collaborate with IT leaders and business units to identify architectural requirements and opportunities.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and platforms to enhance the enterprise's capabilities.
• Ensure architectural alignment and governance across all IT projects and initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to solution architects and development teams.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure compliance with standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 9 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, or IT strategy.
• Proven experience in developing and managing enterprise-level IT strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong understanding of architectural domains: business, application, data, and technology.
• Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), data management, and security architectures.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary of .
• Fully remote position offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development, including advanced training and certifications.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and large-scale enterprise projects.
• Retirement savings plan with generous company contributions.