Enterprise Architect

Theimpact; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in London is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the design of architecture and service standards for key value streams. The ideal candidate will have strong banking experience and expertise in frameworks like TOGAF. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000 and requires excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong expertise in defining architecture standards and service models.
• Familiarity with core banking systems and cloud architectures.

Responsibilities

• Define architecture and service standards aligned with business strategy.
• Undertake Know Your Estate analysis for standardisation.
• Develop frameworks for Adaptive Architecture to ensure scalability.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Banking experience

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Documentation

Tools

TOGAF

ArchiMate

Core banking systems

Cloud architectures

Integration patterns

Job description

Enterprise Architect

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with banking experience to lead the definition of enterprise architecture and service standards across three key value streams. This is a strategic, short‑term contract focused on shaping the frameworks, principles, and reference models that will guide future transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define architecture and service standards aligned with business strategy and enterprise objectives.
• Undertake Know Your Estate analysis to understand current systems and identify areas for standardisation.
• Develop frameworks for Adaptive Architecture to ensure scalability, flexibility, and reusability.
• Create reference models, guidelines, and documentation to enable consistent adoption across value streams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure standards meet regulatory, security, and operational requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect in the banking or financial services sector.
• Strong expertise in defining architecture standards, service models, and reference architectures.
• Familiarity with core banking systems, cloud architectures, and integration patterns.
• Experience with frameworks such as TOGAF or ArchiMate.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Immediate Start required

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Banking

Location

London Area, United Kingdom

Salary

£80,000 - £90,000