Capco - Lead Solution & Enterprise Architect
Requirements
• Proven experience leading enterprise architecture initiatives, shaping technology strategies, roadmaps and governance across complex organisations. • Strong solution architecture expertise across legacy and cloud environments, including at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Google Cloud or Azure). • Experience applying modern distributed architecture patterns, including microservices, event-driven, containerised, serverless and zero-trust architectures. • Ability to build trusted senior stakeholder relationships, guide cross-functional technical teams and deliver through agile and DevOps practices, supported by recognised architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, Domain-driven Design or NIST. • Curiosity about AI-enabled ways of working, with an understanding of how approved AI tools can support architecture activities while preserving professional judgement, security, responsible AI principles and appropriate human oversight. • Senior-level consulting experience, ideally within financial services or other regulated industries with complex compliance, risk and security requirements. • Experience leading pre-sales activities, proposals or bids, including commercial ownership and client engagement. • Experience designing greenfield architectures, cloud-first enterprises or establishing and maturing enterprise architecture functions within agile delivery environments. • Awareness of emerging AI capabilities, including Generative AI and Agentic AI, and their potential application to enterprise architecture, engineering productivity and responsible technology transformation. • Relevant professional certifications in architecture frameworks, cloud technologies or related disciplines, such as TOGAF or cloud provider certifications.
Responsibilities
• Shape enterprise technology strategies, architecture roadmaps and governance frameworks that align technology investments with business priorities. • Design complex, scalable and resilient solutions across legacy and cloud environments, applying modern distributed architecture patterns and engineering principles. • Lead cross-functional architecture and engineering teams, promoting collaboration, delivery excellence, continuous learning and the development of colleagues. • Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, communicate enterprise architecture visions and influence strategic decisions while contributing to business development and commercial opportunities. • Explore and apply approved AI tools, automation and AI-enabled workflows to improve architecture analysis, design documentation and delivery efficiency, maintaining human review, appropriate governance and clear escalation pathways.
Benefits
• Deliver high-impact technology solutions for Tier 1 financial institutions. • Work in a collaborative, flat and entrepreneurial consulting culture. • Access continuous learning, training and industry certifications. • Be part of a team shaping the future of digital financial services. • Help shape the future of digital transformation across financial services and energy. • We offer a competitive, people-first benefits package designed to support every aspect of your life: • Core Benefits: Discretionary bonus, competitive pension, health insurance, life insurance and critical illness cover. • Mental Health: Easy access to CareFirst, Unmind, Aviva consultations and in-house first aiders. • Family-Friendly: Maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, plus paid leave for sickness, pregnancy loss, fertility treatment, menopause and bereavement. • Family Care: 8 complimentary backup care sessions for emergency childcare or elder care. • Holiday Flexibility: 5 weeks of annual leave with the option to buy or sell holiday days based on your needs. • Continuous Learning: Your growth, your way – a minimum of 40 hours of training annually. Take your pick from workshops, certifications and e-learning. You'll also be assigned a Business Coach from Day One, offering one-on-one guidance to support your goals and accelerate your development. • Healthcare Access: Convenient online GP services. • Extra Perks: Gympass (Wellhub), travel insurance, Tastecard, season ticket loans, Cycle to Work and dental insurance. • Inclusion at Capco • We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and straightforward for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, just let us know – we’ll be happy to help. We value each person’s unique perspective and contribution. At Capco, we believe that being yourself is your greatest strength. Our #BeYourselfAtWork culture encourages individuality and collaboration – a mindset that shapes how we work with clients and each other every day.
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