Enterprise solutions architect
  • Scotland,Midlothian
  • Full Time, Contract
  • Salary negotiable
Job Description:
Full job descriptionEnterprise Solutions Architect
Location: Edinburgh (Hybrid)
Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract
Rate: Competitive (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
The Opportunity
We’re seeking an experienced Enterprise Solutions Architect to join a major transformation programme for a leading organisation based in Edinburgh. This is a high-profile contract role where you’ll work closely with business and technology leadership teams to define and deliver enterprise-scale solutions that support strategic objectives and long-term technology roadmaps.
Key Responsibilities
*Lead the end-to-end architecture of complex business and technology initiatives.
*Work with senior stakeholders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into technology solutions.
*Create and maintain architecture artefacts, roadmaps, standards, and design documentation.
*Provide leadership across solution design, integration, cloud adoption, and modernisation initiatives.
*Ensure architectural governance and compliance with security, risk, and regulatory requirements.
*Support project delivery teams throughout the full lifecycle from discovery through to implementation.
Essential Experience
*Proven experience operating as an Enterprise Architect, Lead Solutions Architect, or Enterprise Solutions Architect within large, complex environments.
*Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices.
*Experience delivering large-scale digital transformation, cloud migration, or modernisation programmes.
*Expertise across application, infrastructure, data, security, and integration architecture.
*Strong knowledge of cloud technologies, particularly Azure and/or AWS.
*Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience engaging at Executive and C-Suite level.
Desirable Skills
*TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification.
*Financial Services, Public Sector, Utilities, or other heavily regulated industry experience.
*Experience with API-led architecture, microservices, and event-driven solutions.
*Knowledge of Agile delivery methodologies and DevOps practices.


Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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