CareerPlan

Lead Solution & Enterprise Architect

UK - LondonFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead transformative architecture for complex financial services transformation programmes, shaping enterprise technology strategies and designing scalable solutions.

Role type

Senior IC Enterprise & Solution Architect

Builds

Enterprise architecture roadmaps, governance frameworks, and complex distributed solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions

Domain

Financial Services / Enterprise Architecture

Required skills

Enterprise architecture strategy, Solution architecture (legacy & cloud), Distributed architecture patterns (microservices, event-driven, containerized, serverless, zero-trust), Stakeholder management, Cross-functional team leadership, Agile & DevOps practices, Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, DDD, NIST), Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Preferred skills

Senior consulting experience in regulated industries, Pre-sales and commercial ownership, Greenfield architecture design, Responsible AI adoption and governance

Technologies

AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, Microservices, Event-driven architecture, Containerization, Serverless, Zero-trust, TOGAF, Zachman, Domain-driven Design, NIST

Responsibilities

Shape enterprise technology strategies and architecture roadmaps; Design complex, scalable solutions across legacy and cloud environments; Lead cross-functional architecture and engineering teams; Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders; Explore and apply AI tools to improve architecture analysis and delivery efficiency

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence