Enterprise Architect – 6‑Month Contract

About the role

Our client in the financial services sector is looking for an Enterprise Architect on a 6‑month contract to provide architecture services and governance across the existing estate while guiding new projects and strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Provide enterprise architecture governance and oversight for the current estate.
• Deliver architectural guidance and design authority support for new projects and strategic initiatives.
• Document business and technical requirements and ensure they are aligned with architectural standards.
• Record design authority meeting minutes, track actions and follow‑up.
• Ensure governance compliance across programmes and projects.
• Support delivery teams to meet agreed quality standards and timelines.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in enterprise architecture within large enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and governance practices.
• Proven ability to deliver architecture guidance across complex programmes and projects.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile delivery environments.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, software systems, databases and enterprise integration.

Required skills

• Enterprise Architecture frameworks
• IT infrastructure
• Software systems
• Databases
• Enterprise integration
• Agile delivery environments