Enterprise Architect (Payments)
Posted 4 days ago by Uniting People
£550 Per day
Inside
Hybrid
London, UK
Summary: The role of Enterprise Architect (Payments) involves supporting a significant public sector initiative aimed at enhancing the retail payments infrastructure in the UK. This strategic position requires the development of high-level designs and recommendations while engaging with senior stakeholders to influence technology outcomes. The architect will focus on modern payment systems, service design, and policy-aligned technology strategy. The position is hybrid, requiring a minimum of 40% onsite presence in London.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop high-level enterprise architecture designs for modern payment systems
- Analyse complex challenges and produce clear, strategic recommendations
- Research best practices across payment ecosystems and comparable industries
- Design end-to-end user journeys and service experiences
- Engage with industry stakeholders to understand needs and processes
- Produce thought leadership papers to influence decision-making forums
- Collaborate with design authorities and delivery teams to ensure alignment
Key Skills:
- Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture & high-level design
- Knowledge of retail payments systems/financial infrastructure
- Experience with service design and user journey mapping
- Ability to analyse complex problems and evaluate strategic options
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Experience influencing senior stakeholders and gaining buy-in
Salary (Rate): £550/day
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: IT
Enterprise Architect (Payments) - Contract
Contract Details
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Location: London (Hybrid - minimum 40% onsite)
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Duration: April 2026 - June 2026
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Rate: £550/day Inside IR35
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Clearance: SC Clearance required
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support a high-profile public sector initiative focused on the future of retail payments infrastructure in the UK.
This is a strategic, insight-driven role where you will shape next-generation payment systems, influence senior stakeholders, and contribute to nationally significant technology outcomes.
The Role
You will operate at a strategic level, producing high-level designs and recommendations that will help define the future of retail payments. This role combines architecture, service design, and policy-aligned technology strategy.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop high-level enterprise architecture designs for modern payment systems
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Analyse complex challenges and produce clear, strategic recommendations
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Research best practices across payment ecosystems and comparable industries
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Design end-to-end user journeys and service experiences
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Engage with industry stakeholders to understand needs and processes
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Produce thought leadership papers to influence decision-making forums
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Collaborate with design authorities and delivery teams to ensure alignment
Key Skills & Experience
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Strong experience in Enterprise Architecture & high-level design
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Knowledge of retail payments systems/financial infrastructure
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Experience with service design and user journey mapping
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Ability to analyse complex problems and evaluate strategic options
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Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
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Experience influencing senior stakeholders and gaining buy-in
Desirable
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Background in architecture or design disciplines
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Experience delivering large-scale or public sector programmes
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Direct experience with payments systems or financial regulation