Enterprise Platform Architect

National Energy System Operator

Enterprise platform architect leading Salesforce, Azure and ServiceNow strategy for NESO, Great Britain’s independent energy system operator. Defining roadmaps, governance and modernisation across critical energy platforms.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeWokingham • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £90,000 - £100,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Enterprise Architecture and Platform Architecture, with a focus on developing and maintaining strategic technology roadmaps and integration patterns. Proven ability to lead transformation initiatives and manage architecture teams within regulated environments.

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Enterprise ArchitecturePlatform ArchitectureSalesforce EcosystemMicrosoft AzureServiceNow

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Hard Skills

Target-State ArchitecturePlatform StrategyAPI ManagementData ManagementCloud-Native CapabilitiesAutomation TechnologiesAI-Enabled ServicesIntegration PatternsTechnical LeadershipTransformation Programmes

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementInfluencing SkillsTeam DevelopmentCoaching

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceServiceNowMicrosoft AzureCloud PlatformsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

National Security Vetting (NSV) Clearance (SC)

Industry Keywords

Critical National Infrastructure (CNI)Energy Industry TechnologiesRegulated EnvironmentsPlatform Engineering Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the architecture vision, strategy and target state for NESO’s business platform ecosystem
Develop platform roadmaps covering Salesforce, ServiceNow, Microsoft platform services, customer engagement platforms and future strategic capabilities
Drive platform rationalisation, simplification and technical debt reduction
Act as Design Authority for business platform architecture
Establish reference architectures, standards, principles and reusable patterns
Define integration, automation, identity, security and data architecture patterns
Provide architecture assurance through NESO governance forums
Lead architecture for major transformation initiatives impacting enterprise business platforms
Drive adoption of cloud-native capabilities, automation, AI-enabled services and modern platform engineering practices
Provide technical leadership for strategic suppliers and managed service providers
Support procurement, vendor selection and technology investment decisions
Lead, coach and develop a team of architects and technical specialists
Manage Platform Architecture capability, including line management, work allocation and professional development
Build architecture capability across the organisation and mentor architects across Strategy and Architecture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in Enterprise Architecture, Platform Architecture or Digital Transformation leadership roles
Proven leadership of enterprise-scale platforms including Salesforce, Microsoft Azure and ServiceNow ecosystems
Experience defining target-state architectures, platform strategies and technology roadmaps
Strong understanding of enterprise integration, API management, identity, security and data management disciplines
Experience leading complex transformation programmes and modernisation initiatives
Experience operating within multi-supplier and managed service environments
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at executive level
Experience managing and developing architecture teams
Experience within Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) or highly regulated environments desirable
Knowledge of energy industry technologies and operating models desirable
Experience with AI-enabled platform services and automation technologies desirable
Understanding of product-based operating models and platform engineering practices desirable
Right to work in the UK by the start of employment
National Security Vetting (NSV) clearance (SC) required; usually UK residency for the last five years to apply
Visa sponsorship may not be available and will be considered in line with business requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits allowance
Bonus of up to 20% of salary for stretch performance
Private medical insurance
28 days annual leave as standard
Competitive contributory pension scheme with double matching up to a maximum company contribution of 12%
Flexible Bank Holidays & Holiday Trading
Additional Birthday Day Off
Cycle to Work Scheme
Retail & Gym Discounts
Critical Illness Insurance
Personal Accident Insurance
Flexible benefits programme