Have you got the right qualifications and skills for this job Find out below, and hit apply to be considered. Enterprise Architect – 6-month contract – SC Cleared – Inside of IR35 – London/Remote – 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 & Skills from the Enterprise Architect: Actively SC Cleared Background in architecture, design, or solution modelling Direct retail payments system/design or supervisory experience 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 Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We’ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). xehkeey For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on LinkedIn @VIQU IT Recruitment.