Senior Enterprise Solution Architect

Lorien; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Enterprise Solution Architect to lead the architecture strategy and vision for their program. The ideal candidate will collaborate with stakeholders, design scalable solutions, and provide technical leadership. This role requires strong expertise in enterprise architecture, modern technologies, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in enterprise solution architecture.
• Experience with modern technologies and frameworks.
• Fluent in financials and commercial topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture strategy and vision for the program.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Enterprise solution architecture

Cloud computing

Microservices

APIs

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Consulting skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Senior Enterprise Solution Architect
Technology Strategy & Architecture

We are looking for a Senior/Lead Enterprise Solution Architect who can lead across the program of work. The role involves:
* Leading the architecture strategy and vision for the program, ensuring alignment with the overall technology strategy and architecture of the company
* Collaborating with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
* Designing and implementing architecture solutions that are scalable, secure, and cost-effective.
* Providing technical leadership and guidance to solution architects and engineering teams throughout the project lifecycle.
* Promoting innovation and best practices in architecture and technology.
* Ensuring that the solutions are delivered as designed and meet the business requirements.
* Engaging with engineering teams through the lifecycle and providing technical guidance and support.
* Creating a narrative and story that takes all in the enterprise through the purpose and reason to believe in the strategy.

What skills are required?
* Strong expertise in enterprise solution architecture, with a focus on applications and integration.
* Deep understanding of technology from a capability perspective, with the ability to rationalize and simplify.
* Experience with modern technologies and frameworks, including cloud computing, microservices, and APIs.
* Ability to engage with engineering teams through the lifecycle and provide technical guidance and support.
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and work at a detailed level.
* Track record of delivering on innovation, with an owner's/start-up mindset to growth and growing customers.
People
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work comfortably at all levels from junior engineer to senior management.
* Strong consulting and relationship management skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with business and technology stakeholders.
* Ability to create a narrative and story that takes all in the enterprise through the purpose and reason to believe in the strategy.
Business
* Fluent in financials and commercial topics, with the ability to create and articulate linkages between business and technology.
* Strong understanding of the interactions between people, processes, and technology.
* Ability to apply strategic and innovative thinking to problem-solving.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience in the insurance industry or a strong interest in the insurance business and its future direction.
* Track record of delivering on innovation, with an owner's/start-up mindset to growth and growing customers.
* Demonstrable accountable ownership of architecture across a significant/complex program of work

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