At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead enterprise architecture for a major financial services transformation programme.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at a leading enterprise-scale organisation.
- Benefits: Competitive day rate, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work on innovative projects across cloud, AI, and automation.
- Why this job: Shape the future of technology in a complex, evolving environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in enterprise architecture and strategic decision-making.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Senior Enterprise Architect Contract | 12-Month Engagement | Hybrid Working
Locations: Edinburgh, Manchester, Bristol or Leeds
Day Rate: £400–£450/day
Standard 8 is supporting a major enterprise-scale transformation programme looking to bring in several Senior Enterprise Architects to strengthen a growing architecture function operating across multiple business domains. This is not a slideware architecture role. The environment is complex, heavily regulated and moving through a significant technology evolution programme. They need architects who can operate strategically while still being close enough to delivery to make decisions stick.
You’ll be working across platform architecture, emerging technology strategy and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives, helping shape future-state architecture while supporting real-world implementation across large-scale programmes. The work cuts across multiple areas including cloud platforms, AI, data protection, payments, lending, cards, pensions and markets technology. There’s also growing focus around composability, Architecture as Code and intelligent automation, so this suits someone comfortable operating beyond traditional enterprise architecture frameworks.
What you’ll be doing:
- Defining enterprise and domain-level architecture direction across complex transformation programmes.
Enterprise Architect – Financial Services Cloud Transformation employer: Standard 8
At Standard 8, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while engaging in meaningful projects that drive significant transformation within the financial services sector. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a commitment to employee growth, we provide our team with the tools and opportunities to excel in their careers, making us an attractive choice for those seeking impactful and rewarding employment.
