Job Title: Enterprise Architect
Location: London (Hybrid)
Type: Full-time
About AbsoluteLabs
AbsoluteLabs is a boutique business and technology consulting firm specialising in large-scale digital transformation. We partner with enterprise clients to modernise technology landscapes, enable data-driven decision-making, and deliver cloud-first, future-ready platforms across complex organisations.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect from a consulting background to play a critical role in delivering large, multi-year transformation programmes. This role will be a key member of the core programme team, responsible for defining the enterprise architecture vision, shaping a cloud-first technology stack, and owning data migration and integration streams.
You will act as a trusted advisor to C-level stakeholders, bridging business strategy and technology execution, while working closely with engineering, delivery, and partner teams.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise & Solution Architecture
* Define scalable, future-proof enterprise architecture aligned to business strategy.
* Own target-state architecture, roadmaps, and transition states across complex ecosystems.
* Establish architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks.
Engineering & Delivery Leadership
* Bring a strong engineering mindset, with the ability to go deep where needed.
* Partner closely with delivery and development teams to ensure architectural integrity.
* Balance strategic design with pragmatic, hands-on decision-making.
Cloud, Data & Integration
* Lead the design of cloud-first architectures across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
* Own data migration, integration, and modernisation streams, ensuring reliable data flows across platforms.
* Define integration patterns using APIs, middleware, event-driven architectures, and modern integration platforms.
Omnichannel & Platform Transformation
* Architect and support large-scale omnichannel retail, commerce, or customer platforms.
* Enable seamless customer experiences across digital, in-store, and enterprise systems.
* Support modernisation across CRM, ERP, POS, eCommerce, Loyalty, and Data platforms.
C-Level Advisory & Stakeholder Leadership
* Act as a trusted technology advisor to C-suite and senior business leaders.
* Translate complex technical concepts into clear business outcomes and value cases.
* Support programme steering, executive reporting, and key architectural decisions.
Skills & Experience Required
* 12+ years’ experience in enterprise or solution architecture, ideally within a consulting or digital transformation environment.
* Proven experience delivering large-scale business and technology transformation programmes.
* Strong background in cloud platforms, enterprise integration, and data architecture.
* Hands-on engineering background with the ability to engage deeply with technical teams.
* Experience designing and delivering omnichannel, customer-centric, or retail/commerce platforms.
* Strong stakeholder management skills, including C-level engagement.
* Ability to operate in complex, ambiguous environments and drive clarity.
* Excellent communication, documentation, and architecture modelling skills.
Nice to Have
* Experience in retail, consumer, fashion, hospitality, or similar industries.
* Exposure to modern data platforms, analytics, or AI-driven solutions.
* Experience working across global, multi-vendor delivery models.
Why Join AbsoluteLabs
* Work on high-impact, enterprise-scale transformation programmes.
* Partner directly with senior leaders and executive stakeholders.
* Join a fast-growing consultancy where architecture plays a central role in shaping outcomes.