Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect - Contract Location: Central London (Hybrid, 3 days on site)Outside IR35 Key Responsibilities Define and maintain the enterprise architecture vision, principles, and target state aligned to business, digital, and data strategies. Develop architecture roadmaps and transition states that support both incremental delivery and long‑term transformation. Establish enterprise approaches for integration, data, and AI architectures, ensuring consistency, reuse, and governance. Ensure architectural decisions address scalability, resilience, security, regulatory compliance, ethical AI, and cost efficiency. Integration, iPaaS and Platform Architecture Essential Experience Typically 8+ years in architecture roles, including Enterprise or Lead Architect positions. Experience in complex, integration‑heavy, data‑driven environments. Strong background across business, application, data, integration, AI, and technology architecture domains. Deep understanding of platforms such as Salesforce, Sitecore, Microsoft Dynamics, or SuccessFactors. Strong communication and influencing skills at executive level. Familiarity with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) is desirable but not essential. Integration and iPaaS Expertise Deep understanding of enterprise integration patterns and iPaaS platforms. Experience with API management, event‑driven systems, and SaaS ecosystems. Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP). Desirable AI and Data Architecture Skills Understanding of AI and machine learning architectures, including data foundations and model lifecycle. Awareness of generative AI architectures and integration patterns. Strong appreciation of ethical AI, governance, risk, and compliance. #J-18808-Ljbffr