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Are you a visionary Enterprise Architect ready to shape the future of digital transformation in a leading professional services firm?

The Role:

We're working with a prestigious professional services firm undergoing a major technology evolution. They're seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the design and delivery of innovative, scalable solutions that modernise legacy systems, reduce technical debt, and empower their employees to deliver world-class services.

You'll work closely with internal stakeholders, external clients, technical teams, and third-party suppliers to deliver cutting-edge solutions that drive competitive advantage. It's broad role, spanning software development, infrastructure and Business Intelligence / Data, so we're looking for a blend of experience across these areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement modern, cloud-first solutions (Azure) across internal and client-facing platforms.
• Lead the firm's technology strategy, aligning architecture with long-term business goals.
• Enable the business to become data-driven through the design and delivery of BI and data solutions
• Champion innovation and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure seamless integration and user-centric design.
• Stay ahead of emerging tech trends and bring fresh ideas to the table.

Working Arrangements:

• This is a hybrid role, where you'll work from any of the firm's regional offices 3 days per week (there is one in London), with regular travel to Ipswich to collaborate with key stakeholders including the CTO (expenses-paid).

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience as an Enterprise or Solutions Architect in a digital/professional services environment.
• Strong background in software engineering, cloud architecture (Azure), data integration, and DevSecOps.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Fabric, BI and data tools, and event-driven architectures.
• Confident communicator with the ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in agile, product-led teams and a passion for user experience.
• Certifications such as TOGAF or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect are desirable.
• Bonus: Understanding of security, compliance, and governance in regulated environments.

Benefits Include:

• Salary up to 95,000 depending on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Private healthcare
• Pension scheme with 5% employer and 5% employee contributions
• Profit share and performance bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Life assurance
• Electric car scheme
• Subsidised gym membership
• And more!

Please Note: This is a permanent role for UK residents only. This role does not offer Sponsorship. You must have the right to work in the UK with no restrictions. Some of our roles may be subject to successful background checks including a DBS and Credit Check.

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Job title : Enterprise Architect - Applications (contract)

Duration : 12 months

Target Start Date : ASAP September 2025

London Hybrid - travel to the office is TBC

Rate : Competitive (inside IR35)

Deloitte

Working with the Deloitte Associate (Contractor) Programme means we can offer you the opportunity to work on a variation of industry and client related projects. Our aim is to retain the best talent and so when your project end date nears our team of Talent Community Advisors will be working with you to look at alternative projects within the firm that suit your experience should you wish to continue with Deloitte.

About the role:

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the strategic design of our application portfolio strategy. This role requires a deep understanding of application architecture principles, software development methodologies, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture best practices. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader , driving innovation and ensuring our application landscape is optimised for agility, scalability, security, and business value, while aligning with the overall enterprise architecture strategy. Big 4 consulting experience will be valuable in understanding how Deloitte operates.

Responsibilities

• Develop a long-term vision and comprehensive roadmap for the firm's application portfolio, aligning it with the overall business strategy and digital transformation initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the firm's overall digital transformation strategy , leveraging application modernisation and innovation to enhance business operations and achieve strategic goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and business leaders. Influence and shape technology decisions related to application development and deployment across the firm.
• Lead the design of complex and innovative application solutions , integrating various applications with other enterprise systems and cloud platforms.
• Provide strategic guidance and leadership to the application architecture team and related stakeholders, mentoring and developing junior architects and engineers.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of cutting-edge application technologies and platforms,
• Stakeholder Management - Collaborate with IT, Business Units, Development teams, Security and vendors
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of application enterprise architecture
• Proactively identify emerging trends and technologies in application development and deployment, including microservices, serverless computing, AI/ML, DevOps, and cybersecurity threats. Translate these into actionable strategies for the firm.
• Manage and mitigate risks associated with application development and deployment, ensuring compliance with security standards, data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR), and overall enterprise risk management frameworks.
• Conduct regular reviews with application owners to identifying areas for improvement, optimisation, cost reduction and enhanced business value.
• Provide expert-level support and troubleshooting for complex application architecture-related issues.

Essential Skills:

• Have IT architecture experience at Senior Manager / Technical Director level within a large enterprise environment .
• Experience of Business Architecture and Capability Modelling on key enterprise business platforms including ERP Finance, CRM, Business Intelligence, Case Management and Workflow.
• Leadership - Experienced at successfully leading and delivering complex application architecture and integration architectures.
• Deep understanding of application architecture patterns, software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall ), API design, integration technologies (ESB, message queues) and cloud-native application development.
• Communication: can present and articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills: proven ability to think strategically and creatively to solve complex challenges.
• Strong understanding of security best practices including secure coding principles, vulnerability management and application security testing.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams , fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment.

Preferred

• Relevant industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF) are highly desirable.
• Prior experience working with one of the Big 4 firms (Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG)

Deliverables: responsibilities but not limited to;

1. Design, development and testing of APEX solutions
2. Support of existing solutions
3. Perform review of wider solution estate that integrates with APEX solutions

IR35

As a means of managing tax, commercial and reputational risks, Deloitte prohibits the use of Associates through Personal Service Companies (‘PSCs’). All Associates must contract under PAYE arrangements through a Deloitte approved ‘Employment Company’ (aka ‘umbrella company.’)

Role: Enterprise Architect

Job Type: Contract

Day Rate: £500 per day (inside IR35)

Duration: 6 Months

Work Location: Hybrid [Required to go to respective offices for all key meetings (Frequency – twice a month)

Work Location: London/Manchester/ Bristol, UK]

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Job Title: Enterprise Architect

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Enterprise Architect that designs a company’s IT structure to ensure it aligns well with the business’ organizational structure and processes. The main duties will be to act as lead consultant for technology when engaging with senior stakeholders across the business, producing enterprise architecture artefacts as required to model and document the business area being supported, developing ways to integrate the business’ IT systems, creating and implementing enterprise architecture models, briefing and working alongside Solution Architects to ensure seamless working practices, defining and documenting infrastructure solutions, and suggesting improvements to current internal functions and IT processes.

Essential Criteria

• IT and nterprise Architecture (EA) skills, including leadership of strategic directions/roadmaps for Enterprise scale platforms/capabilities.

• E perience of driving, delivering, and assuring technology change against a background of organisational transformation.

• S rategic engagements with stakeholders, with evidence of setting IT strategy, influencing business customers and taking a lead role to enable both IT and business change.

• K owledge of enterprise-wide IT applications, including making use of enterprise cloud platforms – IaaS, SaaS and PaaS specifically on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft technologies

• Pas experience of engaging with external partners, contractors, vendors to ensure the successful implementation of architectural solutions

• S rong knowledge of data design principles, modelling techniques and experience of leading the design and implementation of data architecture strategy, directing evaluation of strategies and policies to ensure business requirements are being met

• P oficient in Agile Architecture/GDS Delivery Ways of Working by having implemented and promoted agile architecture and Government Digital Service (GDS) delivery methods to ensure efficient and effective project delivery

• A ility to ensure compliance with authority architecture principles, standards, patterns, and guardrails.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• B chelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer Science, Information Technology)

• C rtification in at least one enterprise architecture framework like TOGAF, Zachman, etc and Microsoft cloud certifications

• P oven experience of 3+ years as Enterprise Architect preferably in UK Public sector and operating in large, complex organizations

• K owledge of agile and GDS delivery practices

• S rong understanding of integration and security technologies.

• P evious experience in data management and cloud-based architecture.

• F miliarity with development and architecture tools (e.g., Azure DevOps).

Enterprise IT Architect
Location: London(Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £76,000 – £4,000 + 10% car allowance + performance bonus + benefits

About the Role
VIQU had partnered with a leading organisation. As we enter a critical phase of transition, we’re looking for an Enterprise IT Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping the IT architecture that will support the organisation’s next chapter.

Reporting to the Head of Enterprise Architecture & Solutions, you’ll manage the transition of enterprise IT systems, services, and processes during a major organisational separation. You’ll create the As-Is and Target-State Enterprise IT architectures, identify service gaps, and deliver a roadmap to achieve the desired enterprise IT state.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the creation and evolution of Enterprise IT architecture, aligning it to strategic objectives.

Produce As-Is and Target-State architectures for the organisational transition, identifying technical risks and opportunities.

Collaborate with engineering teams, procurement, functional leads, and external stakeholders to deliver architecture solutions.

Define architecture and high-level design principles, providing guardrails to ensure structured, efficient delivery.

Document RFP requirements for new IT services needed to deliver the IT transition strategy.

Interlock with Enterprise IT teams to ensure alignment with wider IT strategy.

Influence and guide stakeholders across complex environments, including senior executives, IT Architects, and business leaders.

Essential Skills & Experience

Proven Enterprise IT Architect with hands-on knowledge across architecture domains.

Experience in complex, outsourced, or multi-site environments and working with systems integrators.

Strong technical understanding of infrastructure, applications, AWS and Azure cloud environments (IaaS and SaaS), and managed services.

Ability to process conflicting requirements into a strategic framework and drive delivery across diverse stakeholders.

Ability to explain and justify strategic architecture decisions in large organisational transitions.

Familiarity with SAFe (preferred) or TOGAF frameworks.

Desirable Skills & Experience

BCS Practitioner Certification in Enterprise and Solution Architecture.

SAFe 6.0 certification (other versions considered).

ITIL V3/V4 certification.

Experience in DevOps practices, sprint planning, and backlog management.

Experience in utilities or telecoms sectors.

Key Relationships

Operations and delivery teams

IT transition leadership

Enterprise Architecture leadership

Enterprise IT teams

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• Extensive experience in IT integration architecture, design, and development
• Extensive experience in integration, middleware technologies, cloud and integration platforms
• Proven experience in developing and implementing enterprise architecture models and standard.
• Ideally experience with SAP, Data, AI and Cloud systems
• Experience with transformation projects
• Expert knowledge of IT systems, technologies, and methodologies, such as cloud computing, service-oriented architecture, microservices, DevOps, agile, etc.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Certification in enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF would be beneficial.

If the role is of interest please get in contact.