About the role

IT Enterprise Application Architect joining Davy's IT Team to guide architectural principles and support business needs in a wealth management context.

Responsibilities

**About the role**
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our growing business for an IT Enterprise Application Architect to join the IT Team reporting into the CIO.
**Responsibilities:**
· Define and enforce architecture principles, policies, and governance processes for the application landscape.
· Provide guidance for major projects to ensure they align with enterprise-wide goals and principles, and that architectural consistency is maintained.
· Evaluate, select, and integrate new and existing enterprise applications and systems.
· Collaborate with business and application owners to ensure solutions align with current & future business needs
· Create and update the overall application architecture strategy, including enterprise-wide application architecture frameworks
· Communicate complex architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and influence decision-making
· Conduct impact analyses for new business requirements and technology changes on the application landscape.
· Maintain a repository of architecture artifacts, models, and documentation.
· Lead Architectural Review Board deliberations

**About You**
The successful candidate will have:
· In depth knowledge of IT business applications including integration, security and cloud-based infrastructure
· Strong knowledge of Financial Services technology, ideally in the Wealth Management sector
· Experience engaging with senior stakeholders up to and including Board
· Strong experience in solution evaluation and product selection
**Requirements**
Experience required:
· 10+ years of experience in App Development/Implementation role
· Strong experience in planning & implementing successful projects
· In depth experience in aligning CRM (ideally Salesforce) platforms with business needs

**What we offer **
At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.
**Health and Wellbeing **
Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.
**Reward and Recognition **
We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.
**Growth and Development **
Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.
**Positive Workplace**
Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.
**Values and Culture **
Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values – One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.