Enterprise Architect

*******************Update on below role *************** As we discussed here are the key points that I am looking forward on candidates: Please ask the candidate to fill in two lines if his answer is Yes to each of these 4 points. I hope this helps in pulling out the right candidate going forward and saves our time and energy on this exercise. HANDS-ON Architecture definition and implementation experience on a Legacy App Modernization project. Legacy App could be Visual Basic / Oracle Forms / Power Builder / Old Java Monolithic Apps. Modernised App should be a Cloud Native java Application on Azure Platform Should have ground level experience on Iterative Go-Lives managing Legacy & New App in parallel in meantime Should have personally worked with BRE Tools Cloud Readiness Tools DevSecOps Code Companion Tools such as Github Should have working experience with Customer to finalise technology stack & tools after comparing options and their pros and cons. Attached is a sample resume as well so please look for more relevant options and share so far all submitted and interviewed profiles are rejected - Key skills expected are: Technology Strategy definition Digital Transformation / Modernization for large size programs / Enterprise Standards / Bespoke App Transformations. You may refer to JD below for more details. Hello Partners As most of the resume we submitted are either screen rejected or didnt qualify L1 interview . Please look for profiles who have above knowledge and then submit additional candidates on super priority . Need help on the below role on priority. Business would need BFSI Domain experienced - Enterprise Architect . This will be onsite role from day one Look for candidates that dont require visa sponsorship . Early joiners needed people with 1 month notice period will not fly . Please submit profiles against the JOB ID Sr Principal Consultant (30234) on SuccessFactors . JOB DESCRIPTION Enterprise Architect London UK Contract -3-6 Months extendable Rates - Keep it very competitive and as per UK market People with BFSI Industry will only be considered Role Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Enterprise Architect with 20 years of experience to lead complex transformation initiatives across cloud application and data domains. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise strategic vision and the ability to engage with diverse customer stakeholders to drive business-aligned architecture decisions. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Engagement & Transformation Leadership o Drive architectural discussions with CXOs business leaders and technical stakeholders to align technology solutions with business strategy. o Understand customer business models and strategic goals to define transformation blueprints and roadmaps. o Lead the development of target and transition architectures ensuring alignment with enterprise goals and regulatory requirements. o Translate business value streams into technical specifications and actionable architecture artefacts. o Analyse and identify opportunities for process and technology optimisation within existing customer environments recommending improvements that enhance efficiency scalability and business value. Application & Data Modernization o Lead end-to-end modernization of monolithic Java/J2EE applications into scalable microservices using Domain-Driven Design. o Architect and implement database modernization strategies including migration from Oracle Exadata/ExaCC to PostgreSQL or other cloud-native databases. o Modernize legacy components (PL/SQL Pro*C) to modern languages and frameworks. Cloud Architecture & DevSecOps o Design and deploy scalable secure and cost-optimised solutions on Microsoft Azure following the Well-Architected Framework. o Define and manage DevSecOps pipelines integrating tools like SonarQube and Azure DevOps. o Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or ARM templates. Integration & Governance o Define integration strategies across legacy and modern systems ensuring seamless interoperability and data consistency. o Provide architectural governance and enforce best practices for cloud-native development security and compliance. o Lead the evaluation and adoption of emerging technologies including AI-driven code analysis and observability platforms. Leadership & Collaboration o Mentor development teams and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards. o Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define rollout strategies integration plans and transition roadmaps. o Act as a bridge between business and technology teams resolving ambiguities and guiding implementation. Required Skills & Experience: 20 years in software architecture and enterprise-level solution design. Proven expertise in Java J2EE and modern frameworks. Strong experience in microservices containerisation (Docker Kubernetes) and messaging systems (Kafka Azure Event Bus). Hands-on experience with Azure cloud services and DevSecOps tools. Nice to have experience in technologies and platforms like OutSystems Salesforce Altryx and other similar platforms Experience with CAST vFunction and other modernization accelerators. Deep understanding of database migration strategies and cloud-native data platforms. Excellent communication stakeholder management and leadership skills. Ability to define and drive transformation blueprints and architecture roadmaps Key Skills SAP BusinessObjects,Enterprise Architecture,Hybris,SAP HANA,SAP,TOGAF,Solution Architecture,Cloud Architecture,SAP BW 4HANA,Salesforce,SAP S/4HANA,SAP ERP Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1