Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Enterprise Solution Architect

Location: Hybrid

Salary: £700 per day (Inside IR35)

Job Type: Contract

Are you an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect with a passion for driving scalable, innovative solutions in complex environments? Do you excel in delivering enterprise-grade architectures using the SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) methodology? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

About the Role:

As an Enterprise Solution Architect, you'll play a crucial role in shaping our strategic technology landscape. Leveraging your expertise with the SAFe framework, you will collaborate across teams to design and implement robust, scalable architectures that align with our business goals. You will also work closely with stakeholders to guide our Agile transformation, supporting continuous delivery and optimizing our architectural processes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and oversee enterprise solution architectures that drive business value and support Agile practices.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of architecture with strategic objectives and Agile principles.
3. Lead architectural initiatives using the SAFe framework to ensure consistency and scalability across teams.
4. Guide Agile Release Trains (ARTs) in alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business priorities.
5. Provide mentorship on best practices in solution architecture, ensuring alignment with SAFe and industry standards.

What We're Looking For:

1. Proven experience as an Enterprise Solution Architect, ideally with exposure to large-scale Agile transformations.
2. Strong expertise in the SAFe framework, including experience guiding Agile Release Trains.
3. Solid understanding of cloud technologies, microservices, and enterprise integration.
4. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into business-friendly language.
5. Relevant certifications (e.g., SAFe Architect, TOGAF) are a plus.

If you're interested in the above position, please send your latest CV to Thomas.price@forsythbarnes.com