IT & Software Developer jobs in the UK
Requirements
Must:
- Proven experience as a Technical Architect on large-scale ERP, integration, or enterprise platform programmes.
- Strong SAP architectural background, including integrations, data flows, and cross-module dependencies.
- Experience working on carve-outs, divestitures, M&A separations, or accelerated PE-backed programmes.
- Understanding of COM / Order Management processes and system integration points.
- Experience of Data Warehouse environments, ideally including Vision BI.
- Familiarity with OpenText (preferably Malam-delivered solutions).
- Exposure to warehouse mobility or handheld scanning solutions such as Zetes.
- Strong integration knowledge (IDocs, APIs, middleware, interface design).
- Ability to assess in-flight projects, stabilise delivery, and introduce governance.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and third-party partners.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-visibility environments with demanding timelines.
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the technical architecture workstream within a complex business carve-out.
- Conduct a full review of the existing landscape including integrations, environments, data flows and system dependencies.
- Assess current progress, architectural documentation, technical risks, and critical gaps.
- Re-establish architectural governance, technical design authority, and solution assurance processes.
- Define and document the target-state architecture for the standalone business, covering applications, data, integrations and infrastructure.
- Work closely with SAP SMEs, business leads, and third-party delivery partners to validate design decisions.
- Oversee and guide key platforms within scope, including SAP (core ERP), COM / Order Management systems, Data Warehouse / Vision BI, OpenText (Malam), and warehouse mobility / handheld solutions (Zetes or similar).
- Support environment separation, data migration planning, cutover readiness and testing strategies.
- Identify architecture risks and develop mitigation strategies to maintain programme timelines.
- Ensure strong communication across business, IT, and consultancy teams.
- Provide clear architectural recommendations and regular updates to senior stakeholders.
Description
We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect to support a high-profile technical carve-out for our private-equity-backed client on an initial 4-month contract. This role offers the opportunity to work remotely in the UK, with occasional travel to London. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome suitable candidates with varying qualifications and experience to apply. This position is inside IR35 via Umbrella.
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