Head Enterprise Architect – Applications

Head of Enterprise Architecture – Applications

📍 Location: London (Hybrid – WFH and Office)

💰 Salary: Up to £200,000 base + 30% bonus

We are excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Head of Enterprise Architecture – Applications with a leading global firm in the financial services sector! Known for its commitment to innovation and excellence, this organisation is seeking a visionary leader to shape its technological landscape.

Why This Role?

This is a pivotal position where you’ll influence the enterprise application architecture strategies to align with ambitious business goals and drive transformative initiatives.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Vision: Develop and maintain a forward-thinking enterprise application architecture strategy.
• Innovative Design: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and reliable application solutions.
• Collaborative Leadership: Inspire and mentor a talented team of architects and developers.
• Compliance Champion: Ensure all applications adhere to regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance performance and optimize processes, keeping the organization ahead of industry trends.

Who We’re Looking For:

• A strategic thinker with 10+ years in IT, with at least 5 years in a Senior Enterprise Architecture role.
• Proven experience in enterprise application architecture within financial services.
• Deep knowledge of application architecture principles and multi-cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• An excellent communicator capable of conveying complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to make a real impact! You’ll collaborate with industry experts, leverage cutting-edge technologies, and contribute to projects that influence clients worldwide.