Enterprise Architect - Digital Engineering/Software Engineering
Defence
Enterprise Architect (Digital Engineering / Software Engineering) Location:
Reading, Berkshire Rate:
Up to
£91.75/hour Security clearance:
Active SC is mandatory Overview We're recruiting for an
Enterprise Architect
to support digital engineering and software engineering activities across
sensitive Ministry of Defence and aerospace programmes . This contract role will focus on integrating a
Software Factory solution
within a wider
Digital Engineering
environment-enabling secure, compliant delivery across the full lifecycle, including
Digital Thread
and
Digital Twin
outcomes. What you'll be doing Own and maintain
high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) Provide technical architecture leadership across
people, process, and technology
(Software Engineering) Integrate
Software Factory
capabilities into the broader Digital Engineering environment Support
architecture governance , security, compliance and
Secure by Design
principles Translate enterprise policies/risk requirements into
solution design standards , governance models, and compliance frameworks Lead/author
RFIs and RFQs
and support supplier engagement Drive
reuse, best practice, innovation
and continuous improvement across value streams Communicate architectural vision, progress, risks and obligations to technical and non-technical stakeholders What we're looking for (essential) Active SC clearance
(DV desirable) Strong background in
Enterprise / Business Architecture
(typically 5+ years) Defence / aerospace delivery experience (MOD, Defence Digital, primes, or regulated environments) Architecture framework exposure such as
TOGAF / ArchiMate
(and/or equivalent) Experience architecting
software development environments
across the system engineering lifecycle Strong stakeholder management with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Engineers, IT teams, end users, and suppliers Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science / Engineering / IT / Maths) Desirable experience Microsoft Azure
(experience and/or certification) DevSecOps / CI/CD
exposure Containerisation (e.g.,
Docker / Kubernetes ) Agile delivery /
SAFe Analytics tooling (e.g.,
Power BI ), data warehousing concepts Security certs (e.g.,
CISSP ) and/or professional recognition (e.g., Chartered Engineer)
TPBN1_UKTJ
Reading, Berkshire Rate:
Up to
£91.75/hour Security clearance:
Active SC is mandatory Overview We're recruiting for an
Enterprise Architect
to support digital engineering and software engineering activities across
sensitive Ministry of Defence and aerospace programmes . This contract role will focus on integrating a
Software Factory solution
within a wider
Digital Engineering
environment-enabling secure, compliant delivery across the full lifecycle, including
Digital Thread
and
Digital Twin
outcomes. What you'll be doing Own and maintain
high-level and low-level designs (HLD/LLD) Provide technical architecture leadership across
people, process, and technology
(Software Engineering) Integrate
Software Factory
capabilities into the broader Digital Engineering environment Support
architecture governance , security, compliance and
Secure by Design
principles Translate enterprise policies/risk requirements into
solution design standards , governance models, and compliance frameworks Lead/author
RFIs and RFQs
and support supplier engagement Drive
reuse, best practice, innovation
and continuous improvement across value streams Communicate architectural vision, progress, risks and obligations to technical and non-technical stakeholders What we're looking for (essential) Active SC clearance
(DV desirable) Strong background in
Enterprise / Business Architecture
(typically 5+ years) Defence / aerospace delivery experience (MOD, Defence Digital, primes, or regulated environments) Architecture framework exposure such as
TOGAF / ArchiMate
(and/or equivalent) Experience architecting
software development environments
across the system engineering lifecycle Strong stakeholder management with Product Owners, Delivery Managers, Engineers, IT teams, end users, and suppliers Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Computer Science / Engineering / IT / Maths) Desirable experience Microsoft Azure
(experience and/or certification) DevSecOps / CI/CD
exposure Containerisation (e.g.,
Docker / Kubernetes ) Agile delivery /
SAFe Analytics tooling (e.g.,
Power BI ), data warehousing concepts Security certs (e.g.,
CISSP ) and/or professional recognition (e.g., Chartered Engineer)
TPBN1_UKTJ
Reference: WJ-799_22450895