Senior Enterprise Architect

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4 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Lloyds Banking Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Direct message the job poster from Lloyds Banking Group Talent Acquisition @ Lloyds Banking Group LOCATIONS: Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Leeds or Halifax HOURS: Full time, 35 hours per week WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is hybrid, which involves spending at least two days per week, or 40% of our time, at one of our office sites ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY We're seeking experienced Senior Enterprise Architects to lead the strategic direction of our technology landscape. In this pivotal role, you'll shape and influence architectural vision, drive major transformation programmes, and ensure our solutions align with business strategy and future needs. You'll provide thought leadership, mentor other architects, and play a key part in setting technology direction across the bank. WHAT YOU'LL DO Lead the definition and delivery of technology strategy, working closely with senior stakeholders and the Architecture Lead. Set and maintain architecture roadmaps, guardrails, and patterns, ensuring alignment with business and technology goals. Provide strategic oversight and governance for major transformation initiatives. Mentor and develop a team of architects, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Represent architecture in executive forums, influencing decision-making at the highest levels. Build and maintain strong relationships across business, engineering, and technology teams. Stay ahead of emerging technologies and industry trends, bringing innovative thinking to the organisation. Champion agile ways of working and support iterative delivery. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Strategic experience with cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure), hybrid hosting, and modern architectures Strong background in API design, microservices, modular applications, and data strategies (ETL, modelling, governance) Knowledge of cybersecurity, technology sustainability, and digital transformation in complex environments Experience in payments, retail banking, and large-scale change Leadership & Strategic Influence Proven ability to set architectural vision and influence at senior levels Experience leading and mentoring architecture teams Strong track record of driving technology strategy and transformation Excellent communication and storytelling skills, able to engage and influence executive stakeholders Ability to build trusted relationships across engineering, product, and business teams Commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of technology trends Passion for driving process improvements and embedding best practices ABOUT WORKING FOR US We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects modern society. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments for candidates who need them. Our benefits include:
Up to 15% pension contribution Annual bonus award (subject to Group performance) Share schemes, including free shares Flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave
If you're excited by the thought of shaping the future of technology at our bank, we'd love to hear from you! Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Information Technology Industries Banking Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Lloyds Banking Group by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Job Type:
FullTime

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