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Enterprise Architect andndash; 6-month contract andndash; SC Cleared andndash; Inside of IR35 andndash; London/Remote andndash; Retail Payments

My Customer is looking for an experienced SC Cleared Enterprise Architect to play a key role in shaping the future of retail payments. This position will focus on defining the strategic direction, architecture, and user experience for next-generation payment systems, working closely with industry stakeholders and internal bodies.

You will operate at a strategic level, translating complex requirements into clear architectural direction while ensuring alignment across multiple programmes and partners.

Experience andamp; Skills from the Enterprise Architect:

• Actively SC Cleared
• Background in architecture, design, or solution modelling
• Direct retail payments system/design or supervisory experienceandnbsp;
• Experience leading or contributing to large programmes or transformation initiatives
• Exposure to retail payments systems, financial services, or regulated environments
• Strong ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Demonstrated experience breaking down complex challenges into actionable insights and solutions
• Proven capability to evaluate different architectural approaches, balancing trade-offs and aligning decisions to strategic or regulatory drivers
• Experience operating in a strategic or enterprise-level architecture role within large or complex environments

Key Responsibilities of the Enterprise Architect:

• Develop and define high-level architectural designs for future retail payments infrastructure
• Analyse existing payment ecosystems and comparable industries to identify best practices and innovation opportunities
• Engage with external stakeholders and industry participants to understand user needs, operational processes, and end-to-end journeys
• Map and design seamless customer and business user journeys across payment platforms
• Produce clear, well-structured documentation, including white papers and proposals, to communicate architectural vision and secure stakeholder alignment
• Collaborate with governance bodies, design authorities, and delivery teams to ensure consistency with strategic objectives
• Provide architectural guidance across multiple workstreams, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and future-proof

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