Principal Enterprise Architect

Celonis; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading process intelligence firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Architect to drive innovative solution architectures for client engagements. This role involves working closely with C-level executives to align technical strategies with business objectives. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years of experience in software architecture, a strong background in data architecture, and fluency in English — with additional languages being advantageous. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering innovation.

Benefits

Generous PTO

Hybrid working options

Company equity (RSUs)

Well-being programs

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience in software architecture or consulting.
• Ability to connect technical solutions with business value.
• Fluency in English, additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the architecture and strategy for major clients.
• Engage C-level executives to align on strategic objectives.
• Identify and architect solutions leveraging emergent technologies.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Data Architecture

Integration patterns

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Strong technical background

Education

MSc or Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

SQL

Python

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

We are looking for a curious, smart, and “learn it all” Architect with proven experience and a passion for designing transformative solution architectures for our prospects and customers. This high‑impact role demands a unique blend of deep technical expertise and executive presence, requiring you to confidently present to C‑level executives and translate their strategic goals into actionable technical plans. You will work with technical teams at our prospects and customers to design architectures that drive enterprise modernization, leveraging techniques like capability mapping and exploring innovative solutions with Agentic AI. Your primary goal is to support our growing sales team in achieving revenue goals by unlocking technical blockers and partnering closely with our Sales, Value Engineering, Product Management, Data Ops, and Information Security teams. You will be responsible for supporting engagements with new prospects as well as existing customers that look to expand their footprint. Measures of success include new customer acquisition rates, retention, up‑selling, and contribution to overall sales team and business success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and define the overall architecture, data and cloud strategy for our largest client accounts
• Confidently engage with customers C level their strategic objectives with the Celonis technical strategy
• Drive innovation by identifying and architecting solutions that leverage emergent technologies, including Agentic AI.
• Be the bridge between our product & engineering teams within Celonis with the clients teams to provide the best technical services for our clients
• Assess our customer installed base IT landscape maturity for the region
• Participate in pre‑Sales and post‑Sales phases, engaging with customer Architecture and security teams
• Coach and guide Celonis consulting teams and ecosystem partners on technical implementation related issues (architecture, integration, performance and scalability)
• Develop re‑usable assets for the consulting teams on projects
• Develop customer facing position papers, assets and thought leadership presentations on architecture and innovation with Celonis
• Creation of technical designs and presentations for internal and client stakeholders

Qualifications

• 10 to 15 years of relevant experience (Software vendor Architect, Top consulting firms CTO or Enterprise Architect at a customer)
• Proven ability to think strategically, connecting technical solutions to business value and customer objectives.
• Strong background in Data Architecture, Integration patterns, and Development background in data related languages (SQL, Python…)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent presentation and creativity skills
• You can comfortably switch from explaining an architecture diagram to an environment where you coded/assembled a demo of the architecture
• Strong technical background with a focus on system integrations, data operations and automation capabilities
• Strong understanding of cloud native architectures, SaaS solutions (Salesforce, SAP, Dynamics CRM, ServiceNow, etc.), cybersecurity posture fundamentals, API ecosystems and legacy on‑premise enterprise architectures
• Fluency in English, an additional language such as Spanish, French or Italian is a strong advantage
• MSc degree or Bachelors in Computer Science or equivalent in Information Technology related field

Additional Qualifications Preferred

• Celonis Certifications and Experience with OCPM and Case Centric Data Pipelines
• AWS/Azure/GCP Certifications
• ESB / ETL Certifications (Mulesoft, Oracle, SAP, Talend, Informatica, etc.)
• Experience in at least 2 domains among: Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Customer/Consumer Management (Service, Order Management, Sales), HR, Procurement.
• Experience in at least 2 industries among: Consumer Goods, Banking, Pharma, Aerospace, Telco, Transport, etc. (add/edit key industries)

About Celonis

We're Celonis, the global leader in Process Intelligence technology and one of the world's fastest‑growing SaaS firms. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock productivity by placing AI, data and intelligence at the core of business processes – and for that, we need your help. Care to join us? Pioneer Innovation: Work with the leading, award‑winning process mining technology, shaping the future of business.

Benefits and Culture

• Accelerate Your Growth: Benefit from clear career paths, internal mobility, a dedicated learning program, and mentorship opportunities.
• Receive Exceptional Benefits: Including generous PTO, hybrid working options, company equity (RSUs), comprehensive benefits, extensive parental leave, dedicated volunteer days, and much more. Interns and working students explore your benefits here.
• Prioritize Your Well‑being: Access to resources such as gym subsidies, counseling, and well‑being programs.
• Connect and Belong: Find community and support through dedicated inclusion and belonging programs.
• Make Meaningful Impact: Be part of a company driven by strong values that guide everything we do: Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future.
• Collaborate Globally: Join a dynamic, international team of talented individuals.
• Empowered Environment: Contribute your ideas in an open culture with autonomous teams.

Celonis makes processes work for people, companies and the planet. The Celonis Process Intelligence Platform uses industry‑leading process mining and AI technology and augments it with business context to give customers a living digital twin of their business operation. It's system‑agnostic and without bias, and provides everyone with a common language for understanding and improving businesses. Celonis enables its customers to continuously realize significant value across the top, bottom, and green line. Celonis is headquartered in Munich, Germany, and New York City, USA, with more than 20 offices worldwide.

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Celonis Inclusion Statement: At Celonis, we believe our people make us who we are and that “The Best Team Wins”. We know that the best teams are made up of people who bring different perspectives to the table. And when everyone feels included, able to speak up and knows their voice is heard – that’s when creativity and innovation happen.