Enterprise Architect - UK

Finalsite

  • United Kingdom
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 days ago
Job DescriptionFinalsite is the preferred website, communications, enrollment, and marketing platform of more than 7,000 schools and school districts in 119 countries around the world. The company’s people, products and services transform how schools connect and engage with their community, recruit students and staff, and fundraise; while managing the complex requirements around data privacy, accessibility, hosting and security. Finalsite products and services include award-winning website designs, a robust content management system, mass communications tools, a powerful enrollment management system, innovative inbound marketing tools, data integration, training, support and marketing consulting. Finalsite is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT, USA with employees who work remotely in nearly every state in the U.S. as well as Europe, South America, and Asia. For more information, please visit .VisionTo build innovative solutions that elevate school engagement.SUMMARY OF THE ROLEFinalsite is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to own and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy across all products, platforms, and clouds—enabling scalability, consolidation, and business transformation. This role will shape the architecture and design of scalable, secure, and innovative solutions across our platform and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have deep experience and strategic vision across application, data, and infrastructure domains, and will act as a key partner in guiding technology decisions to meet current and future business needs.LOCATION100% Remote - Anywhere within United KingdomFinalsite is a global company and to enable strong collaboration, we have established common core working hours. Candidates should be comfortable working from 9:00-18:00 BST, with core working hours being 16:00-18:00 BSTEssential Functions:● A true influential experienced leader who will take and own architecture across all the organization, report directly to the Executive VP of Engineering, and lead architecture andtechnology excellence● Define and maintain enterprise architecture vision to support business goals, growth, and scalability.● Partner with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Product Management, Security, and Business stakeholders) to align technical decisions with strategic objectives.● Lead the development of reference architectures, technology roadmaps, and architectural standards across all go forward products and platforms.● Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and platforms that align with Finalsite’s goals.● Ensure data integrity, security, and integration across systems and services.● Translate complex technical concepts into understandable strategies for executive and non-technical stakeholders.● Oversee and guide architectural governance processes and review boards.● Operate within a multi-cloud, multi-product environment shaped by recent acquisitions. Yourwork will unify disparate architectures, guide simplification, and reduce technical debt.● Mentor engineers and guide teams through best practices in scalable and secure architecture.Qualifications and Skills● 10+ years of progressive experience in software engineering or architecture roles.● Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or a similar role in SaaS or EdTech environments.● Expertise in cloud architecture, microservices, API gateway design, DevOps practices, datapipelines, and enterprise service mesh architecture.● Strong understanding of data architecture, integration strategies, and security frameworks.● Excellent communication and leadership skills with experience influencing senior leadership.● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).● Experience with enterprise SaaS platforms and navigating evolving business needs is a strong plus.● You are a pragmatic strategist—able to zoom in to guide teams and zoom out to shape vision. Respected by peers, you influence without exerting control, challenge with humility, and thrive on clarity rather than complexity.Benefits:
  • Executive Engagement: Direct interaction and support from senior executives, offering significant opportunities for career visibility and impact.
  • Technological Innovation: Access to the latest technologies with the freedom to explore and propose new, innovative solutions.
  • Professional Growth: A nurturing environment for professional development and growth, focusing on individual talents and ambitions.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTFinalsite's remote employment opportunities are exclusively available to individuals who hold and maintain permanent residency in the United Kingdom. We do not offer visa sponsorship, and therefore, can only consider applicants who possess permanent residency status at the time of application and throughout their employment.DISCLOSURESFinalsite is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. EEO is the Law. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact Finalsite's People Operations Team. Finalsite is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Finalsite will ensure that persons with disabilities or special needs are provided a reasonable accommodation. Ensure your Finalsite job offer is legitimate and don't fall victim to fraud. Ask your recruiter for a phone call or other type of verbal communication and ensure all email correspondence is from a finalsite.com email address. For added security, where possible, apply through our company website at finalsite.com/jobs.

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