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