Average Enterprise Architect salary in South East England

Senior Enterprise Architect - CloudCity of LondonHybrid (3/2 split)Contract £950 per day via umbrella cer Financial are working alongside an international bank who are based in the City of London. They are seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to work with them on a contract who will play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and managing our cloud infrastructure across Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and our hybrid multi cloud environment. The responsibilities of a Senior Enterprise Architect will include: Lead and influence the delivery of cross-cutting capabilities that enable changeConsult and support collaboration across IT departmentsTake a strategic view across all architectural domains, portfolios and programmesEstablish/enhance architectural principles, policies and standardsCollaborate and consult with stakeholders to assure business, technology and data decisions are aligned with enterprise architecture strategyIdentify emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the bankDesign and architect cloud solutions leveraging Azure, GCP and hybrid multi cloud models to meet business and regulatory requirementsDevelop and maintain cloud architecture frameworks, standards and best practicesRecommend options for optimising cloud infrastructure for performance, security and cost efficiencyArchitecture designs to include cloud security controls and compliance requirementsCollaborate with development teams to ensure applications are designed for cloud-native environmentsProvide technical guidance and mentorship to other architects and cloud engineers on cloud technologiesTroubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issuesEvaluate and recommend cloud-based solutions and servicesDocument cloud architectures and configurations The successful Senior Enterprise Architect will have: Proven experience (typically 5-10 years) as an Enterprise Cloud Architect with hands on experience in Azure and GCPDeep understanding of cloud computing concepts including IaaS, PaaS and SaaSExpertise in designing and implementing hybrid multi cloud solutions including appropriate Identity and Access Management optionsExperience of TOGAF and Zachman methodologiesKnowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g. Terraform, ARM/Bicep, etc.)Knowledge of cloud security best practices and compliance standards (e.g. ISO 27001, SOC2, GDPR)Experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g. Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes)Strong understanding of networking concepts and technologiesRelevant cloud certifications (e.g. Azure Solutions Expert, Google Cloud Professional Architect) are a definite plusKnowledge of ECB/DORA standards applicable to financial institutions.

Enterprise Architect – Contract (Outside IR35) – Remote – £DOE Location: Remote (UK)Contract Type: Contract (Outside IR35 possible)Rate: Dependent on Experience (DOE)Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support a high-profile digital transformation programme within a large, complex environment. This is a remote contract role with the opportunity to work outside IR35, offering flexibility and a competitive day rate based on experience. Key Responsibilities: Work with customers and senior stakeholders to define technology roadmaps that align with business capabilities and strategic goals. Ensure architecture and technology strategies are aligned with broader business objectives. Act as a trusted advisor across the organisation, helping to drive technology-enabled change. Document Enterprise Architecture in appropriate tooling and ensure architecture models are up to date for both internal and customer-facing projects. Collaborate with other architecture disciplines to develop costed solution options addressing capability gaps. Support the shaping of internal strategic initiatives and provide architectural direction. Provide EA support to delivery teams working on complex, customer-facing programmes. Contribute to IT strategy definition and ensure alignment with business roadmaps and capabilities. Assist with early-stage planning and indicative sizing of initiatives in collaboration with PMO. Support bid teams by producing architectural models tailored to customer requirements. Lead virtual, cross-functional teams on business-led initiatives with a customer-centric mindset. What We’re Looking For: Strong background in Enterprise Architecture across complex organisations. Excellent stakeholder management skills, particularly with senior and non-technical stakeholders. Worked within Manufacturing, Automotive or Utilities sector  Experience with architecture modelling tools and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate). Ability to work independently in a remote setting while staying highly engaged with the wider team. Demonstrated ability to bridge the gap between strategy and delivery.

Role: Enterprise ArchitectLocation: LondonSalary: up to 150k + bonusHybrid working: 3 days a week in the office We're looking for a visionary Enterprise Architect with strong Insurance industry experience to lead the design and delivery of strategic architecture across multiple business lines. You'll connect business goals with technology strategy to enable scalable, future-ready solutions. What you'll do: Shape and evolve end-to-end architecture and road-mapsAlign product, tech, and business strategiesGovern solution design and reduce technical debtGuide emerging tech adoptionCollaborate across Agile teams and architecture domains What you'll bring: Proven enterprise architecture experience (TOGAF a plus)Deep understanding of insurance business and digital distributionCloud-first and service-based architecture expertiseAgile delivery know-how (Scrum, Kanban etc.)Confident communicator with commercial and strategic insightProven Commercial or Speciality Insurance experience If this role sounds of interest and you would like to know more do not hesitate to contact me on Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.