Principal Enterprise Architect

A career without limits. As the nation’s flag carrier, we take great pride in connecting Britain with the world and the world with Britain. It’s something we’ve been doing for over 100 years, ever since we launched the world’s first international scheduled air service between London and Paris. This originality has been in our blood since day one. It’s the spirit we share with the people that fly with us, our partners, and our colleagues. So, whether you are a reassuring voice on the end of a phone, a smile at the door, under a wing keeping the turbines spinning or landing us gently in far-flung places, a job at British Airways is yours to make. We know great things can happen when you’re inspired to think big and bring your ambition to work every day, which is why, at British Airways the sky is never the limit.

The Role

Join our forward-thinking Architecture & Engineering team at British Airways as a Principal Enterprise Architect, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and governing our strategic enterprise architecture. This is an exciting opportunity to influence the future of our technology landscape and drive change across one of the world’s most iconic airlines.

What You’ll Do

• Define and evolve a cohesive enterprise architecture strategy aligned with British Airways' business goals and objectives.
• Lead the development of innovative and effective solutions to complex business challenges using a range of methods, tools, and artefacts.
• Ensure architectural integrity and alignment across existing systems and capabilities, identifying opportunities for continual improvement and innovation.
• Oversee the governance of architectural standards, processes, and controls, ensuring all technology decisions meet internal policies and external regulations.
• Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to balance technical feasibility with strategic fit, cost, and delivery timelines.
• Build strong relationships with key suppliers, ensuring solutions meet BA Digital standards and strategic needs.
• Communicate complex architectural concepts in a clear and engaging way to a variety of stakeholders.
• Provide thought leadership and mentoring to other architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Bring To British Airways

• Proven expertise in developing enterprise-level architecture across multiple domains (business, data, applications, technology).
• Strong ability to communicate, influence, and lead at all levels of the organisation, including senior stakeholders and strategic partners.
• In-depth knowledge of modern architectural and deployment patterns including SOA, microservices, and event-driven models.
• A confident decision-maker with a talent for resolving complex issues and navigating ambiguity with agility and innovation.
• Passion for industry trends, with the ability to translate emerging technologies into practical and effective solutions.

Your Experience

• Significant experience working within established architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale architectural change within complex organisations.
• Strong background in stakeholder engagement, vendor management, and architectural governance.
• Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ready to architect the future of aviation? Apply now and be part of the journey.

What We Offer

We believe that all the people who work with us should feel valued for the part they play. It’s one of the reasons our rewards go far beyond a competitive salary. From the day you join us, you’ll get access to brilliant staff travel benefits including unlimited basic and premium standby tickets on British Airways flights. You’ll also receive up to 30 discounted ‘Hotline’ airfares per year for yourself, friends, and family. At British Airways you’ll have the chance to take on new challenges and move forward in a way that feels right for you. We encourage all those who work for us to consider opportunities right across our business to help you develop and progress. We never stand still, and we don’t expect our people to either.

Inclusion & Diversity

At British Airways we all have a part to play in creating an inclusive place to work. Diverse representation among our people is really important to us and we recognise that all our colleagues are uniquely different and bring their own originality, creativity and identity to work. Inclusion and diversity is a key driver of innovation and we’re committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they can be themselves. We’re looking for people from all backgrounds and cultures to join us and be a part of our journey to become a Better BA as we continue to connect Britain with the world and the world with Britain.