Senior Enterprise Architect Solution Architect (Hybrid, UKMorocco)

Intelance; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect/Solution Architect to lead the setup of an Enterprise Architecture function for a major project-delivery group. The role involves designing pragmatic architectures, facilitating governance processes, and guiding teams. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in complex environments and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Opportunity to lead a greenfield EA department setup.

Work in a small senior team.

Hybrid working model.

Competitive compensation package.

Direct access to leadership.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience in Solution Architecture and/or Enterprise Architecture.
• Proven track record of designing and running architecture governance.
• Hands-on experience producing architecture views and HLA/HLDs.
• Strong stakeholder skills able to work credibly with leaders.
• Comfortable working in hybrid mode with international travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and operation of the Enterprise Architecture function.
• Design and implement the EA operating model.
• Produce clear pragmatic High-Level Architectures and Designs.
• Guide domain SMEs and align their work to overall architecture.

Skills

Business Process

VMware

Cloud

HTML5

Windows

Project management

AWS

Infrastructure

Web Services

JQuery

Java

Computer Engineering

Solutions design

Technical Solutions

Analytics

Tools

Microsoft 365

Azure

SAP

project portfolio tools

Job description

Intelance is a specialist consultancy in Enterprise Architecture Cybersecurity and AI.

We are building a lean senior team to stand up a new Enterprise Architecture function for a major engineering and project-delivery group in North Africa.

We are looking for a Senior Enterprise Architect / Solution Architect to own overall design patterns lead key workshops produce HLA / HLDs and anchor the EA Charter and Operating Model for this flagship engagement.

Tasks

• Lead the setup and operation of the Enterprise Architecture function for a large project-driven engineering organisation.
• Design and implement the EA operating model including demand intake working groups and the Architecture Review Board (ARB).
• Produce clear pragmatic High Level Architectures (HLA) and High Level Designs (HLD) for priority initiatives.
• Define and maintain architecture principles patterns guardrails and decision logs.
• Work closely with Business IT Operations GRC and Security stakeholders to ensure architecture governance supports delivery not just documentation.
• Guide domain SMEs (Security Data Integration Solution) and ensure their work is aligned to the overall architecture.
• Run and facilitate architecture and design workshops both remotely and on-site (mainly Casablanca).
• Support 1-2 pilot projects to go end-to-end through the new EA workflow during the first phase of the engagement.
• Coach internal architects and analysts so that the client can operate and own the EA capability after the initial phases.
• Contribute to Intelances internal EA frameworks templates and knowledge base.

Requirements

• 8 years experience in Solution Architecture and / or Enterprise Architecture in complex multi-system environments.
• Proven track record of designing and running architecture governance (architecture review boards stage gates design standards decision logs).
• Hands‑on experience producing architecture views and HLA / HLDs using standard notations (e.g. C4 UML BPMN) without over‑engineering.
• Background working in project‑heavy industries such as engineering construction energy utilities manufacturing or similar.
• Strong stakeholder skills able to work credibly with CIO Heads of IT GRC Security and business leaders.
• Comfortable working in hybrid mode (remote on‑site visits to Casablanca and occasionally to London).
• Excellent communication skills in English (written and verbal).
• Able to travel internationally for short on‑site trips as needed.

Nice to have

• Professional EA background (e.g. TOGAF or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience with Microsoft 365 / Azure / SAP / project portfolio tools.
• French language skills and / or experience working with Francophone or North African clients.
• Prior consulting experience in a client‑facing role.

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a greenfield EA department setup for a major engineering and project-delivery group.
• Work in a small senior team where your decisions have a direct impact no heavy bureaucracy.
• Hybrid working model - remote by default with focused on‑site trips to build strong relationships.
• Exposure to Enterprise Architecture Cybersecurity and AI work across Intelances wider client base.
• Competitive compensation package with scope for long‑term collaboration on follow‑on phases and other engagements.
• Direct access to Intelance leadership and the chance to help shape our EA practice and methods.

If you are a hands‑on Enterprise or Solution Architect who enjoys building practical architecture operating models rather than producing shelfware wed love to hear from you.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief introductory call followed by a practical case discussion with the Intelance team.

Key Skills

• Business Process
• VMware
• Cloud
• HTML5
• Windows
• Project managements
• AWS
• Infrastructure
• Web Services
• JQuery
• Java
• Computer Engineering
• Solutions design
• Technical Solutions
• Analytics

Employment Type: Freelance

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Daily Salary Salary: 600 - 900