Senior Enterprise Architect | UK New EMEA | Remote

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We are expanding our team and seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect (EMEA) to join our newly created Enterprise Solutions organization. This role is pivotal in establishing a solution and value-oriented method of working with our most strategic customers by helping build long term roadmaps and creating compelling joint vision. You will be the senior-level technical strategist who ensures our platform for skills-first learning plugs seamlessly into the complex HR-IT landscapes of global enterprise customers. You’ll work closely with our customers to understand the different components of their tech ecosystem and define the end-to-end architecture—from data models and AI services to security, governance, and deployment patterns—working side-by-side with Product, Engineering, Customer Success, Sales Engineering, and client solution teams to make skills-driven talent experiences part of the enterprise digital fabric. You’ll also collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and scope technical engagements, ensure delivery quality, and leverage Degreed technology to implement novel solutions to their challenges. You’ll bring deep technical expertise, a solution-oriented mindset, and strong communication skills to solve complex challenges in fast-paced, high-growth environments. If you’re passionate about bridging technology and business outcomes — and thrive on helping clients succeed — this role is for you.

Key Skills

• 12+ years in enterprise or solution-architecture roles in HR-tech; 5+ years leading large Enterprise software deployments.
• Strong experience with API-based integrations, data mapping, and middleware solutions.
• Proven architecture leadership for major global talent, skills, or learning-platform transformations.
• 5+ years of hands-on technical expertise with REST APIs, event buses (Kafka/SNS/SQS), OAuth 2.0/OIDC/SAML, webhooks, and bulk or streaming ETL tools (MuleSoft, Boomi, SnapLogic, Azure Data Factory) and integrations with data warehouses or BI tools.
• Security architecture covering encryption, IAM, SSO, RBAC, data-privacy, and auditing.
• Stellar communication skills—capable of translating between executive, functional, and technical stakeholders; comfortable presenting to CXO and architecture review boards.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable managing third-party vendors and cross-functional teams in complex technical initiatives.
• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Master’s degree (MBA or MS-IS).
• Certifications: TOGAF, AWS/GCP/Azure Architect, CISSP, Workday Integration Pro, SAP SuccessFactors Integration, ServiceNow CTA, Cornerstone Edge, GCP ML Engineer.
• Experience embedding generative-AI/LLM services (skills inference, career-path recommendations) in regulated HR environments.
• Familiarity with global data-residency (EU, APAC, GovCloud) and regional privacy regulations (LGPD, POPIA).
• Fluency in an additional major business language (e.g., German, French).

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Strategy & Governance: Define and evolve the reference architecture, integration patterns, and canonical data models spanning learning records, skill graphs, career frameworks, performance and succession data. Maintain architecture decision records (ADRs), blueprints, and road-maps that balance short-term product velocity with long-term scalability and security. Provide inputs to a Customer Architecture Review Board and participate in customer architecture governance forums.
• Solution Design & Integration: Design bi-directional integrations and event-driven workflows with HRIS (SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM), ITSM (ServiceNow), Learning & Talent suites (Cornerstone OnDemand, Docebo), talent intelligence (Eightfold, SeekOut), career-mobility/talent-marketplace (Gloat, Fuel50), recruiting (Greenhouse, iCIMS), performance (Culture Amp, Lattice), and identity providers (Okta, Azure AD). Lead data harmonization across skills ontologies, competency libraries, job architectures, learning records (xAPI/SCORM), and talent profiles. Serve as principal architect on strategic accounts—running discovery workshops, publishing solution-architecture documents, and presenting to C-suite and enterprise-architecture boards. Provide technical oversight during multi-phase global roll-outs covering learning, skills taxonomies, talent marketplace, and performance modules.
• AI & Analytics Enablement: Architect ingestion pipelines and feature stores for AI/ML services that power skills inference, personalized recommendations, growth paths, and talent-mobility matching.

Compensation

We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The total pay range for this role is GBP 100,000 - GBP 125,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

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Work Environment & Physical Demands

Degreed offers flexible work arrangements tailored to each role. Some positions are fully remote, while others follow a hybrid model for employees near an office. Please check the job details for role-specific requirements. For remote and hybrid roles, you’ll collaborate virtually using tools like Zoom and Slack. This role may require prolonged computer use and stationary work, with the ability to interpret written and verbal communication effectively. We are committed to creating an inclusive and adaptable work environment that enables every team member to thrive and do their best work.

Additional Information

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