Lead Enterprise Architect

Lead Enterprise Application Architect | Global Asset Manager | London | £160k base

A leading global asset manager is building out its Enterprise Architecture function and is seeking a highly technical Lead Enterprise Architect to play a pivotal role in shaping the firm’s long-term technology direction.

You’ll will work closely with engineering and delivery teams to define and embed scalable, cloud-first architectural patterns that support modernisation, simplification and platform evolution across the business.

The Role

• Define and evolve current and target state enterprise application architecture
• Provide architectural oversight on large-scale, mission-critical platforms
• Champion reusable, scalable and secure cloud-first design principles
• Establish and embed application development patterns and engineering best practice
• Drive modernisation and optimisation initiatives across a complex technology estate
• Influence senior stakeholders and technical teams across multiple domains

What You Need

• 10+ years’ experience with significant time in senior architect or principal engineering roles
• Strong background in application architecture and modern design patterns
• Experience with at least one object-oriented language (C#, Java or C++)
• Deep understanding of databases, messaging and distributed systems
• Cloud experience (Azure, AWS or GCP) across on-prem, hybrid and cloud-native models
• Exposure to DevSecOps practices and tooling
• Strong influencing skills with the ability to work alongside engineering teams

Based in London, Hybrid (3 days in office)

If you are an experienced architect who enjoys balancing strategic thinking with deep technical engagement, apply here or get in touch.