Enterprise Architect - Data

Lockton is establishing Enterprise Architecture capabilities to enable a Global Infrastructure Operations and Security model, moving to the Cloud and extending/transforming its Digital capabilities. We are seeking an Enterprise Architect to drive these initiatives forward by defining and documenting the architectural roadmap for the UK/EU business, supporting the implementation of the target state application landscape, guiding infrastructure engineering and application teams, and producing scalable, high-performing, and resilient designs for new or improved services. Define and support implementation of the target application landscape, integrating systems and leveraging Lockton capabilities (APIs), with a strong understanding of business functions and improvement opportunities. ~ Specify technologies, application architectures, and data structures to support internal assets. ~ Deliver secure, scalable, high-performing software solutions and support Application Managers in product roadmap development. ~ Monitor application performance against non-functional requirements and collaborate on product availability and continuity. ~ Help create and govern compliance with Hybrid Cloud standards and optimize cloud architecture for security, cost, and stability. ~ Lead cloud architecture for UK products with plans to extend internationally, enabling application and data teams to utilize cloud benefits. ~ Participate in architectural governance and collaborate with PMO and delivery teams to ensure enterprise consistency, speed to market, and impact assessment of project scope changes. Prior work experience in an insurance or technology field preferred ~ Proficiency with multiple application delivery models including Agile, iterative and waterfall ~ Advanced skills in developing tools, frameworks and processes intended to maximise software quality and minimize time-to-delivery ~