Enterprise Architect – Software Engineering
Listed on 2026-10-02
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, IT Consultant, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Must be UK Born Citizen (Italian and Japanese can be considered)
Valid SC is Essential
Rate - TBC
Start - 26th October 2026
Duration - 6 months to start, project likely 3-4 years
Location
- Hybrid (2 days per week in Reading once office up and running)
Function: Digital Engineering
- Software Engineering
Job purpose
Enterprise Architect
- Software Engineering is responsible for the integration of the Software Factory solution within the whole Digital Engineering environment. This will include all aspects of the architecture i.e. people, process and technology. To ensure the Software Factory solution architecture is optimised to fit the Digital Engineering environment and promote and manage any changes necessary to the overarching Digital Engineering architecture.
Validates the needs of the overarching Digital Engineering stakeholders are met by the Software Factory architecture solutions. This will include, but is not limited to, delivering a Digital Twin and Digital Thread for the wider system engineering team. Also, ensuring compliance with governance and standards and regulations whilst meeting Secure by Design principles for the whole system lifecycle.
As the focal point for Software Engineering architecture, the Enterprise Architect provides expert guidance and consultancy to Product Owners and Delivery Managers across the Digital Engineering team. Seek to Identify and implement opportunities for architecture reuse between the Digital Engineering value streams. Whilst managing Stakeholder expectations and impact on delivery.
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- More than 5 years of experience of Enterprise / Business Architecture.
- Industry certifications (e.g. TOGAF, AWS/Azure Architect, CISSP, Archi Mate).
- Demonstrable interest in IT architecture and software engineering.
Desirable Qualifications
- Microsoft Azure certification.
Security clearance (SC) is mandatory because of the need to access restricted data and documents. DV clearance is preferred.
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