Enterprise Architect
Core
Provide architectural leadership and strategic direction for Howden Group's core integration and technology platform (Digital Backbone), shaping governance and driving API-first principles.
Role type
Enterprise Architect (Integration & API)
Builds
Enterprise-scale API platforms, integration solutions, and governance frameworks for the Digital Backbone.
Domain
Insurance / Enterprise Integration / Cloud (Azure)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Enterprise architecture governance, API lifecycle management, Azure technologies (API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus), API design patterns, Architecture Review Boards, secure design practices, change management, technical documentation, stakeholder engagement
Preferred skills
TOGAF/BCS/Archimate certification, Microsoft Azure certifications, experience with BizTalk/MuleSoft/Informatica, knowledge of insurance regulatory requirements (FCA/PRA/GDPR), experience with Salesforce/Reltio, low-code platforms, AI coding tools
Technologies
Azure API Management, Logic Apps, Service Bus, Postman Enterprise, Terraform, PowerShell, Pester, YAML, Spectral, C#, XSLT, Liquid Templates
Responsibilities
Define and communicate enterprise architecture for the Digital Backbone; Architect and lead design of APIs and integrations; Chair architecture governance forums and run Design Authorities; Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance to development teams; Evangelise the architecture and technology stack to stakeholders; Continuously assess and optimize integration solutions for performance and scalability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
