Lead Architect

Role: Lead Architect
Location: UK
Client: Banking
Duration: 6 months

Role Summary

The Lead Architect will support the Premier Banking technology estate, working closely with Technology teams to define and document both current-state and future-state architecture. The role focuses on producing the as-is blueprint, identifying risks and dependencies, and shaping design considerations for upcoming change delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architects to define as-is and to-be Premier Banking architecture.
• Document current-state architecture, including platforms, integrations, dependencies, and data flows.
• Highlight service risks, design considerations, and change requirements.
• Support architectural governance and alignment to NW Technology standards.
• Engage with delivery teams to ensure architectural clarity and feasibility.

Required Experience

• Proven experience as a C11 Lead Architect.
• NW Technology experience required.
• Strong background in banking architecture, data flows, and platform dependencies.
• Ability to clearly document complex architecture landscapes.
• Strong communication skills with ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.