Job Description Location: Mainly remote with some travel to London office Security Clearance: Contract Type: Contract Lead the architecture, design and implementation of the clients analytical capabilities, supporting the secure, governed and scalable use of data, analytics and digital services across the organisation. Working closely with business, architecture, engineering, security and delivery teams, the role will define target architectures, operating models, governance frameworks and service requirements that enable sustainable and effective analytical services. The role will provide architectural leadership across discovery, design and implementation activities, ensuring solutions align with business objectives, enterprise standards and strategic priorities. Strategy, Architecture & Service Design Define target architectures, implementation roadmaps and Target Operating Models for analytical platforms and services. Lead architecture governance, design assurance and approvals, ensuring alignment with Client standards, security requirements and enterprise architecture principles. Provide architectural leadership across business, delivery, engineering, Data Architecture, suppliers and Enterprise Architecture teams. Develop solution architectures that enable scalable, resilient, interoperable and supportable services. Lead discovery, design and implementation activities across analytical and digital platforms. Work closely with engineering and DevOps teams to support implementation, integration and operational readiness. Work across architecture, security, engineering and delivery teams to resolve implementation challenges and enable business outcomes. Engage stakeholders and user communities, translating business requirements into practical technical solutions and service improvements. Provide clear technical leadership and guidance to support decision-making and strategic planning. Experience defining and delivering enterprise architectures, target operating models and technology roadmaps. Strong architecture experience across cloud, data, analytics and digital platforms. Knowledge of cloud platforms, platform engineering, DevOps and modern delivery practices. Strong understanding of security, governance, risk and compliance requirements. Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence senior stakeholders across business and technology communities. Experience working through architecture governance and assurance processes. Experience architecting and delivering enterprise analytics platforms, including SAS Viya. Experience with analytical technologies including SAS, Posit, Fabric, Python and R. Understanding of analytical operating models, platform governance and service management. Experience supporting Proof of Concept, Pilot and platform implementation initiatives.
Lead Architect (Remote) in London employer: Layer7
Join a forward-thinking public sector organisation that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise as a Data Subject Matter Expert will directly contribute to impactful data transformation initiatives. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development, offering numerous opportunities for growth and advancement in your career. Located in a dynamic environment, you will benefit from a strong commitment to compliance and best practices, ensuring your work is both meaningful and rewarding.
