Enterprise Architect – Cloud | Infrastructure | Application
Posted 5 days ago by Experis UK
Negotiable
Inside
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Enterprise Architect will lead the Cloud Architecture domain in a large-scale, multi-agency environment, focusing on technology and business transformation. This strategic role involves defining architectural vision, influencing investment decisions, and guiding the delivery of innovative cloud solutions. The position requires exceptional stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking, along with a strong track record in architecture leadership. A technical degree or equivalent experience is essential, with familiarity in government digital frameworks being advantageous.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the strategic vision and roadmap for cloud capabilities.
- Lead and inspire a team of architects, fostering growth and excellence.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and technology domains.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and emerging technologies.
- Influence investment cases and ensure alignment with architectural principles.
- Define and maintain standards and patterns for cloud and operational domains.
- Assure architectural outputs and mentor colleagues across the profession.
Key Skills:
- Experience in leading architecture teams and setting strategic direction.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Mentoring and developing architectural talent.
- Experience in senior leadership roles, ideally within or alongside public sector organisations.
- Driving innovation and delivering value through emerging technologies.
- A technical degree or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with government digital frameworks is a plus.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: IT
Enterprise Architect – Cloud | Infrastructure | Application
We’re on the lookout for a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead the Cloud Architecture domain within a large-scale, multi-agency environment. This is a strategic role at the heart of technology and business transformation, where you’ll define and drive architectural vision, influence investment decisions, and guide the delivery of innovative cloud solutions.
As the Enterprise Architect – Cloud Architecture, you’ll:
- Develop and maintain the strategic vision and roadmap for cloud capabilities.
- Lead and inspire a team of architects, fostering growth and excellence.
- Collaborate with senior stakeholders across business and technology domains.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and emerging technologies.
- Influence investment cases and ensure alignment with architectural principles.
- Define and maintain standards and patterns for cloud and operational domains.
- Assure architectural outputs and mentor colleagues across the profession.
This role spans both technology and operational domains, requiring exceptional stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking. You’re an experienced architect with a strong track record in:
- Leading architecture teams and setting strategic direction.
- Communicating complex ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Mentoring and developing architectural talent.
- Working in senior leadership roles, ideally within or alongside public sector organisations.
- Driving innovation and delivering value through emerging technologies.
A technical degree or equivalent experience is essential. Familiarity with government digital frameworks is a plus.
Contract Details:
- Contract – Inside IR35
- Hybrid – 2-3 Days Onsite
- 6-12 Month Contract
Please apply for immediate consideration.