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Enterprise Architect - High Speed Two (HS2)
Solutions Architect
Lead the design and evolution of enterprise-wide technology solutions, driving cloud strategy, governance, and agile delivery to support large-scale infrastructure projects.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Define and evolve the enterprise architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technology roadmaps.
- Lead cloud architecture initiatives, selecting appropriate services and designing scalable, secure solutions.
- Champion agile practices across development teams, facilitating sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement.
- Establish and enforce IT governance policies, standards, and compliance controls.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust solution designs and technical specifications.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Enterprise or Solution Architect in large, complex environments.
- Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern infrastructure-as-code practices.
- Strong grasp of agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and experience leading cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.
- Relevant certifications (TOGAF, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, etc.) are a plus.