47 Software Architecture jobs in the United Kingdom

Role: Technology, Strategy & Advisory, Enterprise Architect Consultant

London, Manchester, Newcastle

Up to 100%

Consultant

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology, and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets, and next-generation technology to each business challenge, driven by our culture of innovation and thought leadership.

We value inclusion and diversity, supporting the whole person. Our core values include Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Accenture is recognized worldwide for both business performance and inclusion and diversity.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and communities." – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

If you enjoy leveraging innovation and the latest technologies to solve challenges and achieve business goals, and like working at the intersection of business and technology, engaging with senior clients, engineers, and architects, this team offers an exciting environment. As part of our Enterprise Architects community, you will serve clients with insights on business and technology architecture, driving enterprise re-invention powered by technology and data.

Our work involves designing strategies and architectures based on industry trends, insights, and data, focusing on digital disruption, operating models, and future workforce considerations. We aim to deliver transformative business solutions that provide competitive advantage and create value for clients.

1. Assess the impact of business strategies on enterprise architecture across organization, applications, data, infrastructure, and operations.
2. Stay informed about industry dynamics, especially in Communications and Media, to identify necessary architectural changes.
3. Co-create enterprise architecture visions, strategies, and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
4. Develop recommendations and translate them into actionable roadmaps using Lean and Agile principles.
5. Create enterprise architecture blueprints illustrating the end-to-end technology landscape.
6. Perform vendor assessments across technology, data, and platform providers.
7. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to make and communicate architectural decisions.
8. Provide governance throughout transformation programs to ensure compliance with guidelines.
9. Support the design and governance of enterprise data platforms, including integration and automation.
10. Define and implement enterprise architecture operating models and assess maturity levels.

• Experience working within or across architectural domains such as Business, Application, Data, and Technology.
• Experience with digital transformation programs and working across different levels of architecture abstraction.
• Broad understanding of the Communications and Media industry, including Telco solutions and frameworks like eTOM / Frameworx, TMFORUM ODA, Open APIs.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence architectural decisions.
• Experience designing Cloud/Data Platforms and AI solutions, including Generative AI.

• Deep knowledge of industry-specific processes and technology architectures.
• Experience as a solution or enterprise architect.
• Familiarity with architecture tools such as LeanIX, Ardoq, iServer.
• Certifications like TOGAF, SAFe, AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ITIL, Zachman, and Scaled Agile.

Competitive salary, extensive benefits including 30 days’ vacation, private medical insurance, and additional leave for charitable activities. Flexibility and mobility are required for onsite client engagements.

Closing Date: Ongoing. Accenture reserves the right to close the role earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Role: Technology, Strategy & Advisory, Enterprise Architect Consultant

London, Manchester, Newcastle

Up to 100%

Consultant

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology, and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets, and next-generation technology to each business challenge, driven by our culture of innovation and thought leadership.

We value inclusion and diversity, supporting the whole person. Our core values include Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Accenture is recognized worldwide for both business performance and inclusion and diversity.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and communities." – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

If you enjoy leveraging innovation and the latest technologies to solve challenges and achieve business goals, and like working at the intersection of business and technology, engaging with senior clients, engineers, and architects, this team offers an exciting environment. As part of our Enterprise Architects community, you will serve clients with insights on business and technology architecture, driving enterprise re-invention powered by technology and data.

Our work involves designing strategies and architectures based on industry trends, insights, and data, focusing on digital disruption, operating models, and future workforce considerations. We aim to deliver transformative business solutions that provide competitive advantage and create value for clients.

1. Assess the impact of business strategies on enterprise architecture across organization, applications, data, infrastructure, and operations.
2. Stay informed about industry dynamics, especially in Communications and Media, to identify necessary architectural changes.
3. Co-create enterprise architecture visions, strategies, and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
4. Develop recommendations and translate them into actionable roadmaps using Lean and Agile principles.
5. Create enterprise architecture blueprints illustrating the end-to-end technology landscape.
6. Perform vendor assessments across technology, data, and platform providers.
7. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to make and communicate architectural decisions.
8. Provide governance throughout transformation programs to ensure compliance with guidelines.
9. Support the design and governance of enterprise data platforms, including integration and automation.
10. Define and implement enterprise architecture operating models and assess maturity levels.

• Experience working within or across architectural domains such as Business, Application, Data, and Technology.
• Experience with digital transformation programs and working across different levels of architecture abstraction.
• Broad understanding of the Communications and Media industry, including Telco solutions and frameworks like eTOM / Frameworx, TMFORUM ODA, Open APIs.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence architectural decisions.
• Experience designing Cloud/Data Platforms and AI solutions, including Generative AI.

• Deep knowledge of industry-specific processes and technology architectures.
• Experience as a solution or enterprise architect.
• Familiarity with architecture tools such as LeanIX, Ardoq, iServer.
• Certifications like TOGAF, SAFe, AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ITIL, Zachman, and Scaled Agile.

Competitive salary, extensive benefits including 30 days’ vacation, private medical insurance, and additional leave for charitable activities. Flexibility and mobility are required for onsite client engagements.

Closing Date: Ongoing. Accenture reserves the right to close the role earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Role: Technology, Strategy & Advisory, Enterprise Architect Consultant

London, Manchester, Newcastle

Up to 100%

Consultant

Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology, and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets, and next-generation technology to each business challenge, driven by our culture of innovation and thought leadership.

We value inclusion and diversity, supporting the whole person. Our core values include Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual, and Integrity. Accenture is recognized worldwide for both business performance and inclusion and diversity.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and communities." – Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

If you enjoy leveraging innovation and the latest technologies to solve challenges and achieve business goals, and like working at the intersection of business and technology, engaging with senior clients, engineers, and architects, this team offers an exciting environment. As part of our Enterprise Architects community, you will serve clients with insights on business and technology architecture, driving enterprise re-invention powered by technology and data.

Our work involves designing strategies and architectures based on industry trends, insights, and data, focusing on digital disruption, operating models, and future workforce considerations. We aim to deliver transformative business solutions that provide competitive advantage and create value for clients.

1. Assess the impact of business strategies on enterprise architecture across organization, applications, data, infrastructure, and operations.
2. Stay informed about industry dynamics, especially in Communications and Media, to identify necessary architectural changes.
3. Co-create enterprise architecture visions, strategies, and roadmaps aligned with business objectives.
4. Develop recommendations and translate them into actionable roadmaps using Lean and Agile principles.
5. Create enterprise architecture blueprints illustrating the end-to-end technology landscape.
6. Perform vendor assessments across technology, data, and platform providers.
7. Collaborate with business and technology stakeholders to make and communicate architectural decisions.
8. Provide governance throughout transformation programs to ensure compliance with guidelines.
9. Support the design and governance of enterprise data platforms, including integration and automation.
10. Define and implement enterprise architecture operating models and assess maturity levels.

• Experience working within or across architectural domains such as Business, Application, Data, and Technology.
• Experience with digital transformation programs and working across different levels of architecture abstraction.
• Broad understanding of the Communications and Media industry, including Telco solutions and frameworks like eTOM / Frameworx, TMFORUM ODA, Open APIs.
• Proven stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence architectural decisions.
• Experience designing Cloud/Data Platforms and AI solutions, including Generative AI.

• Deep knowledge of industry-specific processes and technology architectures.
• Experience as a solution or enterprise architect.
• Familiarity with architecture tools such as LeanIX, Ardoq, iServer.
• Certifications like TOGAF, SAFe, AWS, Azure, GCP.
• Knowledge of frameworks such as ITIL, Zachman, and Scaled Agile.

Competitive salary, extensive benefits including 30 days’ vacation, private medical insurance, and additional leave for charitable activities. Flexibility and mobility are required for onsite client engagements.

Closing Date: Ongoing. Accenture reserves the right to close the role earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Enterprise Architect – Infrastructure Architecture (Contract)

Hybrid (2–3 days onsite, UK-based)

Full-time | Contract | Inside IR35

Initial Term: 6 months (with potential extension)

Are you an experienced infrastructure strategist ready to shape the future of digital platforms across a large-scale, multi-domain organisation? We’re looking for a senior Enterprise Architect – Infrastructure Architecture to lead the development of infrastructure strategy, patterns, and roadmaps in a complex public sector environment.

This is a hybrid contract role , ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of infrastructure, cloud, and enterprise-scale transformation, and who can confidently engage with senior stakeholders to influence long-term direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the infrastructure architecture vision and roadmap.
• Lead architectural engagements across infrastructure and operational domains.
• Inspire and manage a team of architects, including contractors and permanent staff.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape strategic direction and investment.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and emerging technology adoption.
• Support investment case development and whole-life costing.
• Ensure infrastructure solutions align with enterprise principles and deliver measurable value.
• Provide architectural assurance and contribute to procurement and supplier evaluation.
• Mentor and upskill other architects, promoting best practices across the team.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in enterprise or infrastructure architecture at a senior level.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Deep understanding of cloud, networking, hosting, and platform services.
• Experience guiding architecture at a domain level and setting strategic guardrails.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop architectural capability in others.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in or with the Civil Service is highly desirable.
• A technical degree or equivalent experience.

Contract Details

• Location : Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week, UK-based)
• IR35 Status : Inside IR35
• Duration : 6 months (initial), with potential for extension
• Start Date : ASAP

Enterprise Architect – Application Architecture (Contract)

Hybrid (UK-based, 2-3 Days Onsite)

Full-time | Contract | Inside IR35

Initial Term: 6 months (with potential extension)

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for shaping enterprise-scale application architecture?

We’re looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the development of application architecture strategy across a large, complex public sector organisation.

This is a hybrid contract role , working across both business and technology domains, with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, innovation, and long-term capability planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the application architecture vision and roadmap.
• Lead architectural engagements across multiple business and technology domains.
• Inspire and guide a team of architects, including contractors and permanent staff.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape strategic direction and investment.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and emerging technology adoption.
• Ensure architectural outputs align with enterprise principles and deliver value.
• Support the development of investment cases and whole-life costing.
• Provide architectural assurance and contribute to procurement and supplier evaluation.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in enterprise or application architecture at a senior level.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in large-scale, federated or public sector environments.
• Deep understanding of architectural frameworks, governance, and standards.
• Ability to translate complex business needs into strategic technology solutions.

Contract Details

• Location : Hybrid (UK-based, with occasional on-site presence)
• IR35 Status : Inside IR35
• Duration : 6 months (initial), with potential for extension
• Start Date : ASAP

Enterprise Architect – Business Architecture (Contract)

Hybrid (2–3 days onsite, UK-based)

Full-time | Contract | Inside IR35

Initial Term: 6 months (with potential extension)

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for aligning business and digital capabilities across complex organisations? We’re seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect – Business Architecture to shape and drive business architecture strategy across a large-scale, multi-domain public sector environment.

This is a hybrid contract role , ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of business operations and technology, and who can confidently engage with senior stakeholders to influence long-term strategic direction.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the business architecture vision and roadmap.
• Lead architectural engagements across business and operational domains.
• Inspire and manage a team of architects, including contractors and permanent staff.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to shape strategic direction and investment.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and emerging technology adoption.
• Support investment case development and whole-life costing.
• Ensure architectural outputs align with enterprise principles and deliver measurable value.
• Provide architectural assurance and contribute to procurement and supplier evaluation.
• Mentor and upskill other architects, promoting best practices across the team.

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in enterprise or business architecture at a senior level.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience guiding architecture at a domain level and setting strategic guardrails.
• Proven ability to mentor and develop architectural capability in others.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience working in or with the Civil Service is highly desirable.
• A technical degree or equivalent experience.

Contract Details

• Location : Hybrid (2–3 days onsite per week, UK-based)
• IR35 Status : Inside IR35
• Duration : 6 months (initial), with potential for extension
• Start Date : ASAP

• 27 days leave (increasing with length of service) plus 8

A respected London-based architecture practice is seeking a technically focused Architect to join their delivery team. Known for its collaborative ethos and commitment to design quality, the studio works across civic, commercial and residential sectors, with a strong pipeline of UK-based projects entering technical stages.

This role is ideal for someone confident in Revit and passionate about construction detailing, coordination and technical excellence. You’ll be joining a team that values precision, teamwork and continuous learning.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the technical delivery of UK-based projects from RIBA Stage 3 onwards
• Produce detailed construction drawings and BIM models using Revit
• Coordinate with consultants, contractors and internal teams
• Attend site meetings and support contract administration
• Maintain design integrity while meeting programme and budget requirements

Requirements:

• ARB-registered Architect or experienced Part II with technical delivery experience
• Strong proficiency in Revit is essential
• Solid understanding of UK Building Regulations and construction detailing
• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset

Benefits:

• 2 days working from home a week
• Medical insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Supportive, inclusive studio culture
• Opportunities to work on high-profile UK projects
• Regular CPDs and mentoring support
• Clear progression pathways and structured career development

Software Development Manager required for a manufacturer of life saving electronic solutions products. Part of a global group, this company offersrewarding careers, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow in a supportive, energetic workplace. Hybrid working options (6 out of 10 days in the Rochester office).

Benefits include - Bonus, Pension,Life Assurance, Eye care, Employee assistance

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