Lead Data Solutions Architect to oversee delivery of data platform with client implementation. Collaborating closely with engineers and product teams in a hybrid role based in London.
About the role
- Enterprise/Solution Architect needed for a major rail transformation initiative in the UK. Assessing architecture and guiding system transitions for digital technology objectives.
Responsibilities
- Review and assess the current (as-is) architecture across the Client’s systems.
- Lead discussions on transition planning, system documentation, and access management during the migration period.
- Propose and design the target (to-be) architecture for the post-transition environment.
- Prepare architecture design documentation, including system blueprints, solution roadmaps, and technical recommendations.
- Provide expert direction on architecture considerations covering infrastructure, cloud, data, security, and digital technology.
- Recommend and define data sharing processes and supporting architecture.
- Sponsor and oversee architecture governance activities, including Architecture Change Board submissions and approvals.
- Collaborate with Client stakeholders and partner organisations to clarify system movements, dependencies, and design decisions.
- Hold regular (weekly or fortnightly) alignment sessions with the Client’s architecture team to ensure consistency with wider technical strategy.
- Identify gaps, redundancies, and integration challenges across the technology stack.
- Highlight opportunities where automation, data analytics, or artificial intelligence can drive value and efficiency.
Requirements
- Proven track record in enterprise or solution architecture within large-scale transformation programmes.
- Experience in designing and delivering complex system transitions or migrations.
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms, data architecture, integration, and security design principles.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience leading architecture governance and contributing to architecture boards or equivalent structures.
- Ability to identify and implement opportunities for innovation using automation, data, or AI.
- Desirable
- Previous experience within transport, infrastructure, or public sector programmes.
- TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture tools and methodologies.
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