Architect - United States

Persistent Systems Limited; Index (WA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Cutting-edge technologies

Employee engagement events

Insurance coverage

Job summary

Persistent Systems Limited in London, United Kingdom, seeks an Enterprise Architect contractor to lead current state discovery and architecture assessment for complex environments, especially in M&A or transformation initiatives.

You will map data flows, applications, and integrations, using LeanIX to model findings and inform integration roadmaps. Strong Azure knowledge and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong enterprise architecture experience with hands-on current state discovery and assessment.
• Proficiency with EA tools (LeanIX preferred or equivalent).
• Experience mapping: infrastructure and hosting, system integrations, data flows, and business processes.
• Ability to work in ambiguous environments and produce clear, decision-ready artifacts.
• Strong communication skills to explain complex architectures simply.
• Deal Breaker Skill: Strong knowledge of Azure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct current state architecture discovery and assessments across acquired or complex environments.
• Perform rapid asset inventory and mapping of applications, infrastructure, integrations, and data flows.
• Build and maintain application portfolio maps, integration diagrams, and infrastructure views.
• Map data flows, business processes, and capabilities to align tech to business outcomes.
• Capture cost elements to support rationalization and prioritization decisions.
• Assess CI/CD maturity and delivery pipelines where relevant.
• Define and document integration architecture patterns for future state planning.
• Use LeanIX to model, analyze, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with programs, engineering, and business teams to translate outputs into roadmaps.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Azure

EA tools (LeanIX)

M&A experience

Communication skills

Tools

LeanIX

Job description

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what's next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

Our disruptor's mindset, commitment to client success, and agility to thrive in the dynamic environment have enabled us to sustain our growth momentum. Persistent has been recognized across top industry platforms for innovation, leadership, and inclusion. We have delivered 23sequential quarters of growth with $422.5M in Q3 FY26 revenue, up 4.0% Q-o-Q and 17.3% Y-o-Y growth. Our 26,500+global team members, located in 18 countries, have been instrumental in helping the market leaders transform their industries. We won the 2025 ISG Star of Excellence™ Award for AI and Data Excellenceand were named a Leader in the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Data, Analytics and AI Services PE…®Assessment 2025.

Location: London, United Kingdom

Years of Experience: 12 to 15 Years

About Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Architect to join our team as a contractor. This role is critical in leading current state discovery and architecture assessment across technology and business domains, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) or transformation initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of Azure and will be adept at rapidly building an accurate picture of the existing environment using enterprise architecture (EA) tooling, such as LeanIX.

What You'll Do

• Conduct current state architecture discovery and assessments across acquired or complex environments.
• Perform rapid asset inventory and mapping, including applications, infrastructure, integrations, and data flows.
• Build and maintain application portfolio maps, integration diagrams, and infrastructure views.
• Map data flows, business processes, and business capabilities, aligning technology assets to business outcomes.
• Capture cost elements tied to applications and platforms to support rationalization and prioritization decisions.
• Assess CI/CD maturity and delivery pipelines where relevant.
• Define and document integration architecture patterns and constraints to inform future state planning.
• Utilize EA tools (e.g., LeanIX) to model, analyze, and communicate findings clearly to technical and executive stakeholders.
• Partner with program, engineering, and business teams to translate discovery outputs into actionable inputs for integration roadmaps and execution plans.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong enterprise architecture experience with hands-on current state discovery and assessment.
• Proven proficiency with EA tools (LeanIX preferred or equivalent).
• Experience mapping:
• Infrastructure and hosting environments
• System integrations and interfaces
• Data flows and dependencies
• Business processes and capabilities
• Ability to work quickly in ambiguous environments and produce clear, decision-ready artifacts.
• Strong communication skills—able to explain complex architectures simply.
• Deal Breaker Skill: Strong knowledge of Azure.

Preferred Skills

• M&A or large-scale integration experience.
• Experience supporting application rationalization or tenant consolidation efforts.
• Familiarity with DevOps / CI/CD maturity assessments.

Expertise You’ll Bring

The successful candidate will bring a wealth of experience in enterprise architecture, particularly in the context of M&A and transformation projects. You will be a strategic thinker with the ability to navigate complex environments and deliver actionable insights that drive integration planning and execution. Your strong Azure knowledge will be essential in aligning technology solutions with business objectives.

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values‑Driven, People‑Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility‑friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the applicationprocess or at any time during your employment

"Persistent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind."