Lead Enterprise Architect - Hybrid

Tech Talent ID; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Talent ID in Cambridge is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to steer architecture strategy across key product areas. You will bridge enterprise strategy with practical solution architecture, leading a multi-million portfolio with diverse stakeholders.

You will design scalable cloud and data architectures, set roadmaps, govern architectural principles, and work with international partners to align goals and deliver innovative solutions while ensuring cost efficiency and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Senior technology expert with enterprise and solution architecture experience.
• Experience coordinating with international partners and vendors.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure cloud solutions and data platforms.
• Create roadmaps that accelerate time-to-market for new services.
• Establish architectural governance across product and project teams.
• Collaborate with business leaders and technical teams to translate needs into architecture.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Solution architecture

Stakeholder management

Cloud architecture

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or related field

Tools

Cloud platforms

Architecture frameworks

Job description

Lead Enterprise Architect is required by this sector leading, global organisation to lead on implementation strategies for architecture work within a key product part of the business. Working with key partners, you will look to bridge the gap between enterprise strategy and practical solution architecture. Managing a portfolio with an annual multi-million investment, you will align customer-facing and Back Office technology systems with overarching business goals. A challenging aspect of this role involves collaborating extensively with international partners to reach a consensus on shared, innovative architecture directions.

Key areas of the role include -

• Target Architecture: Design scalable, secure cloud solutions, data platforms, and integration frameworks.
• Roadmap & Innovation: Create technology roadmaps that reduce time-to-market for new services.
• Governance: Establish robust architectural principles across enduring product and project teams.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with business leaders, technical teams, and external vendors to translate business needs into technical reality.

Ideally your background will demonstrate where you've been a senior technology expert with a proven track record in both enterprise and solution architecture. In combination, you must demonstrate exceptional communication skills, easily navigating complex stakeholder landscapes to foster collaboration and consensus. With a focus on driving cost efficiency, mitigating architectural risks, and fostering a culture of innovation across multi-disciplinary teams.

please note that this position requires time on site every week in the office, generally 2-3 days weekly.