Enterprise Solution Architect

Our client is looking for a Enterprise Solution Architect to join their team on a contract initially until the end of the year, working three days a week onsite in London. This role is Inside IR35 and requires an active security clearance.

Job Role :
⮚ Lead cross functional engineering teams to design, build, and deliver data intensive platforms and AI powered solutions aligned to strategic business needs.
⮚ Oversee end to end delivery across the data and AI lifecycle for Balance Sheet Management (BSM) -from data ingestion and modelling through to ML model development, deployment, and ongoing monitoring.
⮚ Act as the AIPX Delivery Manager by leading the design and build of robust data pipelines and the creation of high quality derived data products, ensuring alignment with AIPX architecture, performance standards, and business consumption needs.
⮚ Provide strong technical direction across data architecture, cloud engineering, and AI/ML capabilities to ensure scalable, secure, and well governed solutions.
⮚ Collaborate with product owners, data teams, and business stakeholders to prioritize backlogs, manage risks, and translate requirements into actionable technical plans.
⮚ Establish and enforce engineering best practices-including coding standards, DevOps/MLOps pipelines, testing frameworks, and documentation-to ensure high quality delivery.
⮚ Drive innovation by evaluating emerging data and AI technologies, leading proofs of concept, and embedding responsible AI principles across all project work.
⮚ Strong knowledge of big application development and working across tech teams of the bank

Knowledge/XP required:
⮚ Strong knowledge of AI techniques, and approaches, showing experience of applying AI in previous roles
⮚ Strong knowledge of AI tools to deliver faster idea to value
⮚ Strong knowledge of Gen AI models/LLMs, and able to ascertain which to apply to particular use-cases
⮚ Experience in following best practice delivery and production support in a highly regulated organization
⮚ Experience of running fast paced delivery teams with close alignment to business functions
⮚ Knowledge of Agentic Workflow/orchestration an advantage
⮚ Knowledge of spec driven development and new AI and engineering practices to deliver an automated SDLC an advantage


Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 10 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance.

An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience.

Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.