Define and evolve enterprise architecture strategies that underpin the Group’s technology north star.
Develop architecture roadmaps, guardrails, and patterns that enable simplification, modernisation, and composability.
Lead the formulation of technical direction across cloud, data, infrastructure, and application domains.
Apply deep knowledge of cloud-native architectures (Azure, GCP, AWS), microservices, API gateways, CI/CD, and containerisation to guide solution design and delivery.
Monitor and assess emerging technologies (AI, Digital Assets, Composability) and industry trends to inform strategic decisions and future-proof the Group’s technology landscape.
Engage with senior stakeholders across CTO, GEC, and IT Board to shape investment decisions and ensure architectural coherence across programmes.
Translate complex technical detail into executive-level narratives and strategic recommendations.
Represent the CTO vision in external forums, contributing to industry dialogue and reinforcing the Group’s position as a digital leader.

Requirements

Proven experience in enterprise architecture and engineering within large-scale, complex organisations (preferably minim 2 years in Financial Services, or Consulting-background)
Strong understanding of modern architecture principles, software design patterns, and scalable solution delivery.
Demonstrated ability to lead strategic technology initiatives and influence senior stakeholders.
Deep technical expertise across cloud platforms, infrastructure, security, and application architecture.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven ability to influence and drive strategy across diverse stakeholder groups.
Ability to synthesise complex technical detail into executive-level narratives and strategic recommendations.
Commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with a track record of delivering value through technology.
Awareness of regulatory environments and ability to anticipate implications for architectural decisions.

Benefits

Up to 15% pension contribution
Annual bonus (subject to Group performance)
Share schemes, including free shares
Benefits you can tailor to your lifestyle
30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Generous parental leave and wellbeing support

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

enterprise architecturecloud-native architecturesmicroservicesAPI gatewaysCI/CDcontainerisationsoftware design patternsscalable solution deliveryinfrastructure securitystrategic technology initiatives

Soft Skills

communication skillsinfluencestrategic thinkingcommercial acumenstakeholder engagementnarrative synthesisleadershiptechnical directiondecision-makingcollaboration