Enterprise Architect

Mesh-AI Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Greater London is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to define and govern the target architecture essential for data-driven transitions. The role involves setting architectural direction, guiding delivery teams, and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure solutions are scalable and compliant. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in architecture or tech leadership, relevant academic qualifications, and proficiency in cloud solutions and security principles. This position offers hybrid work and numerous benefits.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

BUPA Healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Annual discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in architecture, solution design, or technical leadership roles.
• Professional certifications including ITIL Foundation and Agile Scrum are preferred.
• Microsoft Azure Certified as Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Define the target state architecture across applications and data.
• Guide adoption of cloud data platforms and enable data products.
• Evaluate and govern third-party solutions for quality and value.

Skills

Enterprise architecture leadership

API-first design

Event-driven architecture

Microservices

Zero-trust security concepts

Azure services knowledge

Cloud-native designs

Technical communication

Education

BSc in Business Information Technology

MSc in System Design

Tools

Kubernetes

CI/CD

IaC

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a pragmatic Enterprise Architect (EA) to define and govern the target architecture that underpins NextEnergy Group’s transition to a data‑driven, technology‑led, and AI‑enabled business. You will set architectural direction across applications, data, integration, and security, while guiding delivery teams to land incremental value safely and reliably. Working across our Technology & Digital Services (TDS) portfolio, you will collaborate with product, data, design, engineering, security, and vendor partners to shape standards, make “build‑buy‑partner” decisions, and ensure solutions are scalable, secure, compliant, and cost‑effective. You will balance strategic vision with hands‑on solution oversight to enable timely product delivery and measurable business outcomes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Architecture Strategy & Roadmap

• Define the target state architecture, principles, patterns, and standards across business, application, data, integration, and security domains.
• Maintain a living architecture roadmap that sequences modernisation, remediation, and innovation, aligned to business priorities and capacity.
• Lead build vs. buy vs. partner evaluations and ensure architectural runway supports agile delivery.

Data, Analytics & AI Enablement

• Guide adoption of cloud data platforms (e.g., Snowflake) and self‑service analytics (ThoughtSpot) to enable governed, high‑quality data products.
• Establish patterns for ML/AI enablement (feature stores, MLOps, model governance) and ensure responsible, ethical AI practices.
• Champion API‑first and event‑driven architectures; standardise API design, versioning, and lifecycle (e.g., via API gateways such as Kong or equivalent).
• Define reference architectures for microservices, workflow/orchestration, and legacy remediation, ensuring observability and SLOs are built‑
• Embed zero‑trust principles, identity and access management, data protection, and auditability across solutions.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Security to ensure adherence to regulatory obligations (e.g., energy sector requirements, data protection).
• Run architecture risk assessments, drive mitigations, and maintain traceability from risk to control.

Governance & Ways of Working

• Operate and evolve Architecture Review Boards (ARBs); publish decision records and architectural standards.
• Ensure alignment with PMO and product delivery—clarify non‑functional requirements (NFRs), dependencies, and guardrails early.
• Improve reusability with design systems, integration patterns, and shared services; own the EA repository (e.g., models, diagrams, roadmaps).
• Provide hands‑on solution guidance to delivery squads, from inception to handover—review designs, PoCs, and production readiness.
• Evaluate and govern third‑party solutions and partners to ensure value, quality, and contract adherence.

Skills & Competencies

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Enterprise architecture leadership with the ability to simplify complexity and influence senior stakeholders.
• Strong depth across application, data, integration, and security domains; comfortable with cloud‑native designs and platform thinking.
• Proficiency with API-first, event-driven, microservices, and zero‑trust security concepts.
• Working knowledge of Azure services (or equivalent), containerisation (e.g., Kubernetes), CI/CD, IaC, and observability (metrics, logs, traces).
• Excellent communication—able to translate between business value and technical architecture; crisp documentation and visual communication.
• Outcome‑oriented mindset with risk-based decision‑making and a focus on operability, performance, and cost optimisation.

Experience & Qualifications

• BSc in Business Information Technology or equivalent technical discipline.
• MSc in System Design, with emphasis on architectural thinking, systems engineering, or enterprise‑scale solution design.
• 10+ years’ experience in architecture, solution design, or technical leadership roles within complex, multi‑system environments.
• Professional certifications including ITIL Foundation, PRINCE2 Foundation, and Agile Scrum.
• Microsoft Azure Certified—Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ‑305) or equivalent cloud architecture accreditation.
• The right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• A busy role in a supportive team, with plenty of opportunities to learn
• International scope – we operate in over 8 countries
• Hybrid working – we will need you in the central London (Mayfair) office at least twice a week, but you will normally be able to work remotely for the remainder of the week
• 30 days’ holiday per year (3 of which are taken during the festive shutdown in December)
• BUPA Healthcare for you and qualifying dependents
• Cycle to work and electric vehicle leasing schemes
• Annual discretionary bonus.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please follow the link to apply or send your application to [e-mail]. If you have been shortlisted for the next stage, we will be in contact within 14 days.

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Diversity and Inclusion

Our approach to diversity and inclusion is a natural extension of our values. Our entrepreneurial culture inspires us to try new things, be open to different viewpoints and be bold. Our Group is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of connectedness that values difference and gives space for individual expression. The collective sum of our individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent and hard work form the bedrock of who we are and who we aspire to be.

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About Us

NextEnergy Group was founded in 2007 to become a leading market participant in the international solar sector. Since its inception, it has been active in the development, construction, and ownership of solar assets across multiple jurisdictions. NextEnergy Group operates via its three business units: NextEnergy Capital (Investment Management), WiseEnergy (Operating Asset Management), and Starlight (Asset Development).

NextEnergy Capital manages the Group's investment activities and has invested in over 520 solar plants, exceeding 2GW in capacity across its institutional funds.