Contract Opportunity: Enterprise Architect
Location: City of London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £800–£900 p/day (Outside IR35)
Ref: SS001
Contract: 6 Months
We are working exclusively with a leading Private Equity-backed portfolio company that is undergoing a high-impact transformation programme. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Enterprise Architect to join a fast-paced, value-driven environment where technology is a key lever for growth.
The Role:
This is a strategic architecture role within a business at a pivotal stage of its PE journey. You’ll help shape the long-term technology landscape, align core systems with business goals, and enable scalable, sustainable growth in preparation for future investment events.
Key Responsibilities:
* Define and drive the enterprise architecture strategy across core systems and platforms
* Align IT and business roadmaps to support transformation and operational excellence
* Partner with senior stakeholders to influence digital and data strategy
* Support rapid change initiatives aligned with PE value creation goals
* Ensure architectural decisions are future-proofed for scaling, integration, and potential exit
Ideal Candidate:
* Proven experience in Private Equity-backed or portfolio companies is essential
* Experience within the financial services industry is highly desirable
* Strong background as an Enterprise Architect across multiple domains (applications, infrastructure, cloud, data)
* Comfortable operating in complex, fast-moving environments
* Strong commercial mindset with excellent stakeholder engagement skills