Enterprise Architect / Lead Technical Architect
Rate - £750 Inside IR35 (Via umbrella)
Duration - 6 months
Location - Birmingham / Solihull (Once a week / 20% on site)
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join a large-scale transformation programme. This is a hands-on leadership role working closely with business architects, business analysts, solution architects, delivery teams and senior stakeholders to shape and deliver critical technology outcomes.
The Ideal Candidate
You should bring:
Extensive experience as a lead architect on large transformation programmes
Proven ability to manage and deliver complex technology solutions within time, cost and quality targets
Strong knowledge of the Financial Services
Hands-on experience with Life & Pensions Policy Administration Systems and related front, middle and back-office applications
Experience with platform migrations and/or upgrades
Broad technical background with awareness of evolving technology trends and their business impact
Industry experience across multiple technology domains, ideally including:
Cloud infrastructure
MS Azure integration
3rd party technology outsourcing
Supplier management
Desirable: expertise in TOGAF, Zachman or similar architecture frameworks
The Person
We're looking for someone who is:
Hands-on, pragmatic and outcome-focused
Shape the programme vision
Strong in stakeholder management across all business levels
Experienced in working with and managing external/outsourced technology providers
Able to balance commercial and technical considerations under pressure
A natural leader who can guide, steer and challenge solution architects and external teams
Typical Deliverables & Accountabilities
High-level solution design documentation
Integration wiring diagrams and technical catalogues
Transition states, architectural roadmaps, and sequencing
Oversight and leadership of 3rd party solution architects
Design authority participation (programme and enterprise level)
Mapping business capability to technical solutions
Guidance and governance for new system implementations
Identification of strategic systems vs. those for retirement
Reasonable Adjustments:
Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.
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