Lead IT Architect – Product & Technology (TMT Focus)

Location: London | Hybrid | Office & Client-Facing Travel

About the Client

Our client is a global, strategy-led consultancy specialising in complex technology transformations for high-growth Media, Technology, and Product organisations. They deliver high-impact, business-critical IT and digital solutions, working across multi-disciplinary teams to shape technology strategies, modernise platforms, and enable large-scale product transformations.

The Role

We are seeking a Lead IT Architect to join their growing advisory practice. This is a high-visibility role for a senior architect who thrives in consulting environments, enjoys influencing stakeholders, and is passionate about designing scalable, future-ready technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities of the Lead Architect

Lead end-to-end architecture design for high-profile client programmes, ensuring technical and business alignment. Analyse complex application and product landscapes to identify optimisation and modernisation opportunities. Define and implement platform strategies, including cloud adoption, SaaS transformation, and legacy system replatforming. Advise on emerging technologies such as AI, ML, automation, and advanced analytics, translating innovation into practical solutions. Shape architectural standards, governance, and best practices across client programmes. Mentor and guide junior architects, developers, and cross-functional teams to elevate technical capability.

What We’re Looking For from the Lead Architect

Proven experience (10–15 years) in technology consulting, software delivery, or product architecture. Hands-on expertise with platform design, cloud- solutions, and modernisation of legacy systems. Strong commercial and strategic awareness, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to business stakeholders. Confident in influencing senior client executives and navigating multi-disciplinary teams. Curious, adaptable, and comfortable in fast-moving, high-stakes environments.

Core Skills & Expertise of the Lead Architect

Platform-centric architecture, SaaS transformation, and product modernisation. Cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS), containerisation, microservices, and API-led designs. Emerging tech integration: AI, ML, automation, and data-driven insights. Architectural governance, trade-off analysis, and technical roadmap development. Strong collaboration, mentoring, and stakeholder management skills.

If this Lead Architect position is of interest, please submit your application for further information.

Our Commitment

Entasis Partners is committed to fostering diverse and inclusive environments and proudly supports equal-opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, , , , or expression, sexual , , genetics, , , or veteran status.