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Salary: £? - ? per year
Requirements: Strong experience within Enterprise, Lead or Principal Architecture rolesProven experience shaping technology strategy and enterprise architecture within a complex or regulated organisationPrevious hands-on experience as a Lead Developer or Lead EngineerStrong technical credibility with the ability to influence developers, engineers and architectsExperience developing technology roadmaps and translating business strategy into practical architectureStrong understanding of architecture governance, risk, security, resilience and controlExperience leading architects and technical teams through influence rather than direct line managementStrong understanding of AI, including its potential applications, architectural implications, governance and associated risksExcellent senior stakeholder management with the confidence to challenge and influence technical and business leadersRelevant architecture, cloud, security, data or AI certifications would be advantageous Responsibilities: Define and evolve the enterprise architecture and technology roadmapDevelop our AI strategy, architectural principles and governance frameworkEnsure AI adoption aligns with security, risk, regulatory and internal control requirementsProvide architectural leadership and guidance across Solution and Technical Architecture teamsSupport major programmes by resolving complex architectural challenges and shaping practical solutionsEstablish and maintain effective architecture governance and design standardsProvide architectural input into technology investment, supplier selection and integration decisionsIdentify opportunities to simplify our technology estate and reduce duplication and complexityAdvise senior stakeholders on technology strategy, emerging technologies and long-term architecture directionAssess where AI and emerging technologies can deliver measurable business value Technologies: AIArchitectCloudSupportSecurity More:
We are a financial services organisation seeking an experienced Lead Architect for a 6-month fully remote contract. This role is circa £700 to £800 per day inside IR35. We need someone to shape our enterprise technology strategy, define and evolve our technology roadmap and AI strategy, and provide architectural leadership across major technology initiatives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, Solution Architects, Technical Architects and engineering teams to ensure our technology decisions align with business priorities, regulatory requirements and long-term strategic objectives.
last updated 36 week of 2026