Enterprise Architect Applications & Technology Domains in Newcastle upon Tyne

Responsibilities

• Establish application and technology domains within the EA team, developing appropriate architecture and ensuring alignment with relevant initiatives.
• Oversee architecture governance within domains and act as single point of contact for EA initiatives, integrating decentralized efforts into a coherent architectural landscape, supporting federated governance, distributed decision‑making, and continuous improvement.
• Own and evolve the Technology Blueprint, collaborating with business and IT stakeholders to ensure it supports enterprise objectives.
• Actively engage in horizon scanning to identify and assess emerging technologies and trends within the technology and application domains.
• Contribute to building out and maturing the EA function within KPMG International and the wider KPMG organization, helping to establish best practices, frameworks, and a collaborative team culture.
• Oversee development and maintenance of architecture artefacts, standards, and enforcement for application & technology domains.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align technology investments with strategic goals.
• Cultivate close relationships with member firm enterprise architects.
• Support EA communication, delivery, and capability development across the organization.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation, and technical debt reduction in EA practices.

Qualifications

• Degree: Bachelor or Master’s in enterprise architecture, computer science, information systems, or engineering.
• 8+ years experience in enterprise architecture and IT.
• Proficiency in architecture modelling, capability‑based planning, and technical standards.
• Ability to translate business strategy into actionable technology roadmaps.
• Working knowledge of software development practices (programming, SDLC, etc.).
• Solid understanding (certification preferred) in cloud computing and cloud‑native architectures (Azure, GCP, AWS, M365).
• Practical understanding of regulatory landscape (GDPR, ISO27001, ISO42001, financial regulations, etc.).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and consulting skills.
• Experience working in agile environments (SAFe, Scrum, Dev Ops, etc.).
• Fluency (certification preferred) in TOGAF and Archi Mate.
• Experience with EA tooling (Orbus Infinity, Lean IX, Bizz Design, etc.).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across time zones, strong knowledge of security, authentication (OAuth, Open ID Connect), and performance tuning.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Proven track record as a senior enterprise architect in large enterprises, engaging business stakeholders and driving strategic alignment.
• Experience in EA’s application and technology domains.
• Knowledge of delivering outcomes in large, complex, federated organizations with multiple hierarchies and stakeholders.
• Familiarity with federated governance, standards, and compliance processes.
• Equal Opportunity

At KPMG International, we recognise that we need inclusion and diversity to be successful.

We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels.

This means recruiting from the widest pool of talent across our network and beyond, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which empowers everyone to bring their whole selves to work.

KPMG International is proud to be an inclusive place to work and we are committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our recruitment process.

Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require with your recruitment contact.

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