Enterprise Architect - Stoke

Enterprise Architect - 6-Month Contract

Location: Stoke-based
Working Pattern: 2-3 days onsite per week
Duration: 6 months
Day Rate: Open

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to support a major transformation programme, developing the target architecture and transition roadmap using a TOGAF-aligned approach.

The role will also support the RFP process, providing evidence-based architectural recommendations to help evaluate technology options, suppliers and the future technology ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the target-state Enterprise Architecture and transition roadmap.
• Support the RFP process, including technology options and supplier evaluation.
• Review and validate existing architecture and discovery outputs.
• Confirm application, integration, data and technology dependencies.
• Identify architectural gaps, risks and opportunities.
• Assess integration and migration implications.
• Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Participate in Architecture Review Board and existing governance processes.
• Work closely with the Head of Digital, Architecture & Governance and internal Solution Architect.

Technology Landscape

Experience across areas including:

• Sales CRM
• Integration Layer
• IAM/Entra ID/Active Directory
• SFTP/MFT
• RPA
• SMS/SMTP services
• ERP integrations
• Wholesale Settlement
• MDP integrations
• Finance system integrations

About You

You will have:

• Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect within complex transformation programmes.
• Strong knowledge of TOGAF or similar architecture frameworks.
• Experience developing target architectures and transition roadmaps.
• Strong application, integration, data and technology architecture experience.
• Experience supporting RFPs, supplier selection and technology evaluations.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• The ability to translate complex architecture into clear, commercially relevant recommendations.

6 months | Stoke | 2-3 days onsite | Open day rate