Integration Enterprise Architect

Cadent Gas Ltd Lead the architecture that connects systems, data and technologies across the enterprise   As an Integration Enterprise Architect at Cadent, you'll play a pivotal role in defining and delivering our enterprise integration vision and strategy. Working across a complex technology landscape, you'll be responsible for creating a future‑focused integration architecture that enables systems, applications and data to work seamlessly together while supporting Cadent's long‑term business objectives.   This is a highly influential role where you'll help shape the future of our integration capabilities. You'll work closely with architects, delivery teams, business stakeholders and technology partners to ensure that solutions are scalable, secure and aligned with Cadent's wider technology strategy.   From defining target architectures and roadmaps to driving innovation and automation, you'll act as a trusted technical authority within the integration domain, helping to create a more connected and efficient organisation.   Why you'll love this role:   This role offers the opportunity to influence technology direction across the organisation and make a lasting impact on Cadent's digital future.  Strategic Ownership – Define and maintain Cadent's enterprise integration strategy, ensuring it supports business priorities and future growth.   Modern Technology Landscape – Shape solutions spanning APIs, iPaaS platforms, cloud technologies, automation and emerging digital capabilities.   Enterprise-Wide Influence – Work across technology, delivery and business teams to drive alignment and architectural consistency.   Innovation & Transformation – Help identify opportunities to simplify processes, improve reliability and introduce new technologies that enhance business value.   Architecture Leadership – Play a leading role within the Architecture Practice, sharing best practice and helping shape the evolution of architecture standards and governance.   Business Impact – Support investment decisions, technology roadmaps and enterprise transformation initiatives that directly support Cadent's strategic objectives.   What you'll bring:   Integration & Enterprise Architecture Expertise:  Experience defining and maintaining enterprise integration strategies and roadmaps  Strong understanding of integration architecture, APIs, middleware and iPaaS platforms  Experience designing target-state and transitional architectures aligned to business goals     Technical Leadership:  Ability to act as a technical authority across integration technologies and architectural decisions  Experience developing principles, standards, policies and governance frameworks  Strong understanding of solution lifecycles and architecture best practice     Strategic & Commercial Awareness:  Experience supporting procurement activities, technology selection and supplier evaluations  Ability to identify opportunities for optimisation, rationalisation and business value creation  Understanding of industry trends, innovation and emerging technologies     Collaboration & Communication: Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly  Experience working across architecture, delivery, security, data and business teams  Ability to influence decision-making at senior leadership level     Qualifications & Experience:  Degree in a relevant discipline desirable  Professional certifications such as TOGAF, ITIL, SAP, AWS or Microsoft certifications are advantageous