Connected IT
Enterprise Architect
Enterprise Architect at Connected IT, based in Birmingham, West Midlands (Region), paying £75,000 - £80,000 per annum. This is a permanent role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £75,000 - £80,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · Hybrid
- Location
- Birmingham, West Midlands (Region)
- Closing date
- Sector
- Software Developer
About 6% above the going rate for software developer
Reference 57435950
About the role
Enterprise Architect | Hybrid
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Enterprise Architect to join our clients organisation and play a key role in shaping its technology strategy and future architecture.
This is an opportunity for an experienced and pragmatic EA who can operate at both strategic and practical levels, working with senior stakeholders, Solution Architects and business teams to ensure technology supports the organisations strategic objectives.
The RoleYou will help define the direction and approach for integrating technology, information systems, data and programmes, while establishing and promoting effective Enterprise Architecture principles and standards.
Key responsibilities include:
- Developing and maintaining Enterprise Architecture strategies and roadmaps
- Improving architecture governance, standards and best practice
- Providing guidance to Solution Architects and third-party technology providers
- Ensuring technology solutions align with business strategy and architectural principles
- Working closely with senior stakeholders to influence technology decisions
- Translating complex technical concepts into clear, business-focused language
- Identifying opportunities for innovation, integration and technology improvement
- Acting as a trusted advisor across the organisation
- Proven experience working as an Enterprise Architect
- Strong understanding of how business models and processes influence Enterprise Architecture
- Experience developing architectures that deliver against business outcomes and timescales
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience planning complex programmes and initiatives over the longer term
- Ability to manage changing priorities and competing demands
- Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Comfortable influencing senior stakeholders and taking accountability for architectural decisions
- Opportunity to shape technology strategy and architecture
- Exposure to significant business transformation and technology initiatives
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Ongoing learning and professional development
- Opportunity to become a trusted technology advisor at senior level
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Hybrid working
If you're an experienced Enterprise Architect looking for an opportunity to influence technology direction while remaining close to business outcomes, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for further information.
Reference: 57435950 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 19 Nov 2026 · Listed via Connected IT
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