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Job DescriptionRole Overview
The Enterprise Architecture function governs Experian’s Enterprise Architecture by ensuring quality architected solutions are embedded across Experian’s business. Enterprise Architecture drives the development of Technology Strategy and Roadmap securing the reciprocal alignment of business requirements with Global Enterprise Architecture vision and strategy.
Working closely with engineering, security, risk and business stakeholders, the Enterprise Architect shapes strategic direction, guides major technology decisions, and ensures architecture supports long-term business outcomes.
Summary of Primary Responsibilities
- Define and evolve regional technology strategy aligned to Global Enterprise Architecture and business priorities.
- Develop and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints, capability maps, technology standards and reference architectures across business, application, data and infrastructure domains.
- Lead architectural governance by reviewing and approving significant technology solutions through Architecture Review Boards and other governance forums.
- Ensure solutions balance business value, simplicity, resilience, security, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Provide strategic architectural advice to senior technology leadership, supporting investment decisions, transformation programmes, complex initiatives and technology due diligence activities.
- Drive cloud-first architecture and modernisation strategies, with particular emphasis on AWS and enterprise platform evolution.
- Identify emerging technologies, assess their business value, and recommend adoption where they strengthen Experian's technology strategy.
- Work with engineering, security, product and delivery teams to establish reusable architecture patterns, standards and best practices.
- Build strong relationships across the architecture community, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing and consistent architectural practices.
- Mentor architects and technology leaders while contributing to the ongoing development of Enterprise Architecture across the organisation.
Qualifications
Experience
- Extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture or senior technology leadership within large, complex enterprise environments.
- Demonstrated success defining enterprise technology strategy and delivering large-scale transformation programmes.
- Strong experience establishing architecture governance and leading enterprise-level technology decision making.
- Practical experience designing cloud-first architectures, preferably on AWS, across modern application, data and infrastructure platforms.
- Experience engaging with senior executives, engineering teams, suppliers and business stakeholders to influence strategic technology direction.
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture practices, governance frameworks and capability-based planning.
Skills
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level.
- Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capability, balancing technical, commercial and operational considerations.
- Ability to simplify complex technology topics and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Collaborative leadership style with experience coaching architects and promoting architecture best practice.
Qualifications
Extensive practical experience delivering enterprise architecture and measurable business outcomes is the primary requirement. Professional architecture certifications, cloud certifications (particularly AWS), or relevant technology qualifications are advantageous.
- Broad technical knowledge spanning cloud platforms, distributed systems, application architecture, data platforms, integration, security and infrastructure.
- Familiarity with technology modernisation, cloud migration, application rationalisation and technical debt reduction.
- Understanding of regulatory, security and operational resilience requirements within enterprise environments.
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Skills Required
- Extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture or senior technology leadership within large, complex enterprises
- Proven track record defining enterprise technology strategy and delivering large-scale transformation programmes
- Experience establishing architecture governance and leading Architecture Review Boards
- Practical experience designing cloud-first architectures, preferably on AWS
- Strong understanding of enterprise architecture practices, capability-based planning and reference architectures
- Broad technical knowledge across cloud platforms, distributed systems, application architecture, data platforms, integration, security and infrastructure
- Experience engaging and influencing senior executives, engineering teams, suppliers and business stakeholders
- Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Experience mentoring architects and promoting architecture best practice
- Familiarity with cloud migration, application rationalisation and technical debt reduction
- Professional architecture certifications or cloud certifications (particularly AWS)
Experian Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Experian and has not been reviewed or approved by Experian.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical and dental coverage is described as strong, with expanded mental health resources and telemedicine options. Coverage includes inclusive services such as gender transition and fertility support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are generous, including substantial PTO/vacation, paid holidays, and paid volunteer days with options to purchase additional leave. Parental leave is available for birth and non-birth parents alongside flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company matching and contributory pension schemes in some regions. These elements complement base pay and bonuses to form a competitive total rewards package.
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What We Do
Experian unlocks the power of data to create opportunities for consumers, businesses and society. During life’s big moments – from buying a home or car, to sending a child to college, to growing a business exponentially by connecting it with new customers – we empower consumers and our clients to manage data with confidence so they can maximize every opportunity. We gather, analyse and process data in ways others can’t. We help individuals take financial control and access financial services, businesses make smarter decision and thrive, lenders lend more responsibly, and organizations prevent identity fraud and crime. For more than 125 years, we’ve helped consumers and clients prosper, and economies and communities flourish – and we’re not done. Our 20,600 people in 43 countries believe the possibilities for you, and our world, are growing. We’re investing in new technologies, talented people and innovation so we can help create a better tomorrow. About Experian: Bringing data to life requires creativity, passion, flexibility and expertise. We want you to share in our success. That's why we offer rewards that recognise great performance. Working in a culture of collaboration, achievement and respect we will give you the support and encouragement you need to develop your skills and talents and progress your career. Everyday our people bring enthusiasm, innovation and inspiration to work and if this sounds like you connect with us at Experian.
