Job Description

Role 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.