Enterprise Architect

Summary: We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with over 20 years in the BFSI industry to lead complex transformation initiatives across cloud, application, and data domains. The role requires hands-on architecture definition and implementation experience, particularly in modernizing legacy applications to cloud-native solutions. The ideal candidate will engage with diverse stakeholders to drive business-aligned architecture decisions and optimize technology strategies. Key responsibilities include strategic engagement, application modernization, cloud architecture, and leadership collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive architectural discussions with CXOs, business leaders, and technical stakeholders to align technology solutions with business strategy.
• Understand customer business models and strategic goals to define transformation blueprints and roadmaps.
• Lead the development of target and transition architectures, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements.
• Translate business value streams into technical specifications and actionable architecture artefacts.
• Analyse and identify opportunities for process and technology optimisation within existing customer environments, recommending improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and business value.
• Lead end-to-end modernization of monolithic Java/J2EE applications into scalable microservices using Domain-Driven Design.
• Architect and implement database modernization strategies, including migration from Oracle Exadata/ExaCC to PostgreSQL or other cloud-native databases.
• Modernize legacy components (PL/SQL, Pro*C) to modern languages and frameworks.
• Design and deploy scalable, secure, and cost-optimised solutions on Microsoft Azure, following the Well-Architected Framework.
• Define and manage DevSecOps pipelines integrating tools like SonarQube, and Azure DevOps.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, or ARM templates.
• Define integration strategies across legacy and modern systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and data consistency.
• Provide architectural governance and enforce best practices for cloud-native development, security, and compliance.
• Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies including AI-driven code analysis and observability platforms.
• Mentor development teams and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define rollout strategies, integration plans, and transition roadmaps.
• Act as a bridge between business and technology teams, resolving ambiguities and guiding implementation.

Key Skills:

• 20+ years in software architecture and enterprise-level solution design.
• Proven expertise in Java, J2EE, and modern frameworks.
• Strong experience in microservices, containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), and messaging systems (Kafka, Azure Event Bus).
• Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and DevSecOps tools.
• Nice to have experience in technologies and platforms like OutSystems, Salesforce, Altryx and other similar platforms.
• Experience with CAST, vFunction, and other modernization accelerators.
• Deep understanding of database migration strategies and cloud-native data platforms.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to define and drive transformation blueprints and architecture roadmaps.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT