Enterprise Architect; Interim Job Bristol area,England UK,IT/Tech

Position: Enterprise Architect (Interim)
Position:
Enterprise Architect (Interim)
Location: 70 Redcliff, BS1 6AL

Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 6+ Months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Pay Rate: PAYE: £800.00 per day Job Responsibilities:

Support the delivery of the Digital and Data Strategy by creating enterprise architecture plans, target architectures, and technology roadmaps
Assess the current technology and data environment to identify gaps, duplication, risks, and opportunities for improvement or consolidation
Develop clear architecture roadmaps to support short-term delivery needs and long-term technology goals
Create and maintain business capability models, ensuring business capabilities align with strategic priorities and transformation plans
Define enterprise data architecture, including data platforms, data flows, integration patterns, data governance, and data management approaches
Work with Data Architects to improve data quality, data standards, business glossary, and management of structured and unstructured data
Review and manage application portfolios, identifying opportunities for application rationalisation, replacement, and consolidation
Develop application and integration architecture, including API-first approaches, integration standards, and decision frameworks
Support CRM and case management system consolidation activities
Create technology improvement plans and support the development of security and cyber architecture roadmaps
Define enterprise architecture standards, principles, governance processes, and technical guardrails
Establish and support architecture review processes to provide guidance and assurance for projects and programmes
Provide architecture advice for technology decisions, procurement activities, and digital transformation initiatives
Define non-functional requirements and ensure solutions meet business, security, and technical standards
Develop guidance and governance for AI tools, integration approaches, and architecture decisions
Help establish long-term Enterprise Architecture capability by embedding effective processes, governance, and ways of working
Work closely with senior leaders, technical teams, and business stakeholders to ensure technology decisions support organisational goals

Person Specifications:

Proven experience working as an Enterprise Architect in complex organisations
Experience delivering enterprise architecture strategies, roadmaps, and target architectures
Experience working in public sector or large multi-stakeholder environments is highly desirable
Strong experience assessing current technology landscapes and identifying improvement opportunities
Experience with technology consolidation, system rationalisation, and integration design
Good understanding of business architecture, capability models, and linking business needs with technology solutions
Experience with data architecture, data governance, and modern data management practices
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Azure, Databricks, and data platform technologies
Experience with application integration approaches, APIs, and enterprise system connectivity
Understanding of CRM and case management system consolidation
Experience creating architecture standards, governance frameworks, and decision-making processes
Knowledge of cyber security architecture and technology risk management
Ability to translate business strategies into practical technology solutions
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical information to non-technical stakeholders
Ability to work with senior leaders, delivery teams, and external partners
Comfortable balancing immediate project needs with long-term strategic technology direction
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment with 2 days per week in the Bristol office

Job Reference: (phone number removed) Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 6 months