Lead Architect - Data, Software

Infused Solutions Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is looking for a Lead Architect to oversee the development of scalable and secure enterprise architectures. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecture design, particularly in the insurance sector and during digital transformations. Critical responsibilities include aligning business goals with technology strategy, leading governance, and mentoring junior architects. This hybrid role values strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a lead architect.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise architecture models and standards.
• Experience with web applications and service-oriented architecture.
• Experience in the insurance sector.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable and secure enterprise architecture strategy.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Lead architecture governance across transformation programmes.
• Ensure compliance with privacy and governance standards.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certification in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF)

Tools

Cloud computing

Middleware technologies

Microservices

Data warehouse

Business Intelligence

Job description

Job Title: Lead Architect - Data, Software

Location: London (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A market leading client is looking for a Lead Architect. We are seeking a strategic and technically adept Architect to lead transformation initiatives across the business. This role is pivotal in aligning business goals with technology strategy, ensuring scalable, secure, and future‑ready architecture across multiple technology platforms.

You will be responsible for translating business requirements into technical specifications, creating and maintaining enterprise architecture models and standards, and ensuring alignment and integration of IT systems across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure enterprise architecture strategy for the organisation.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver robust solutions.
• Experience working in an organisation that is going through a digital transformation.
• Lead architecture governance and assurance across transformation programmes.
• Ensure compliance with systems, privacy, and governance standards.
• Lead and mentor junior team members.
• Stay updated on data architecture trends.

Experience

• Extensive experience as a lead architect.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise architecture models and standards.
• Experience with Web applications, service‑oriented architecture, and application frameworks.
• Experience working in the insurance sector.
• Expert knowledge of IT systems, technologies, and methodologies, such as cloud computing, middleware technologies, microservices, data warehouse and Business Intelligence.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Certification in enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF, would be beneficial.

If the role is of interest please get in contact.