Network Architect

Network Architect

Posted 7 days ago by Sure Exec Search

£83 Per hour
Inside
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: The Network Architect role involves designing, governing, and delivering enterprise integrations across core systems, primarily utilizing the iPaaS platform SnapLogic. The position requires collaboration with development teams and business stakeholders to create scalable and secure integration solutions. The successful candidate will also oversee technical documentation and ensure compliance with security and governance standards. This is a fully remote position based in London for a duration of 6 months, requiring 3 days of work per week.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and develop the organisation’s integration architecture strategy, patterns and design principles
  • Produce end-to-end technical design documentation, including: Sequence diagrams, Interface specification and API design documentation
  • Architect and oversee the delivery of integration pipelines across enterprise platforms
  • Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable integration solutions
  • Lead design reviews and provide guidance on solution quality and best practice
  • Conduct code reviews and provide technical oversight to internal developers and external partners
  • Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical challenges within integration projects
  • Ensure integrations align with security, governance and enterprise architecture standards
  • Serve as the architectural liaison between development, infrastructure, security and business teams
  • Clearly communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs and technical impacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Key Skills:

  • Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise integrations
  • Hands-on experience with an iPaaS platform such as: SnapLogic (preferred), MuleSoft and Boomi
  • Experience integrating enterprise SaaS platforms (e.g. Salesforce, ERP systems, event platforms)
  • Azure integration experience, including Azure Service Bus
  • Strong API design and system integration expertise
  • Experience working within structured delivery environments alongside BA/PM functions
  • Proven ability to operate as a senior technical escalation point
  • Prior experience leading or building an integration practice (desirable)
  • Knowledge of data governance, security and compliance considerations in integration design (desirable)

Salary (Rate): £83.00/hr

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Network Architect

Location : London (Fully Remote)

Duration : 6 months (3 days per week)

Daily Rate : £550 - £625 per day (Inside IR35)

Start Date: As soon as possible

*Sponsorship not provided*

The Role

We are seeking a Network / Integration Architect to support our client's Integration Practice, owning the design, governance and delivery of enterprise integrations across our core systems landscape. This role is responsible for their iPaaS platform (SnapLogic), which connects key enterprise systems including Salesforce, NetSuite (Group ERP), and Cvent (events management platform). The successful candidate will oversee the design and delivery of scalable, secure integration pipelines that support critical business processes. While experience with SnapLogic is highly desirable, they will consider candidates with strong experience in other leading iPaaS platforms such as MuleSoft or Boomi. This role will work closely with an established development team, an experienced BA/Project Manager, and senior business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and develop the organisation’s integration architecture strategy, patterns and design principles
  • Produce end-to-end technical design documentation, including: Sequence diagrams, Interface specification and API design documentation
  • Architect and oversee the delivery of integration pipelines across enterprise platforms
  • Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure and maintainable integration solutions
  • Lead design reviews and provide guidance on solution quality and best practice
  • Conduct code reviews and provide technical oversight to internal developers and external partners
  • Act as the senior escalation point for complex technical challenges within integration projects
  • Ensure integrations align with security, governance and enterprise architecture standards
  • Serve as the architectural liaison between development, infrastructure, security and business teams
  • Clearly communicate architectural decisions, trade-offs and technical impacts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Experience

  • Strong experience designing and delivering enterprise integrations
  • Hands-on experience with an iPaaS platform such as: SnapLogic (preferred), MuleSoft and Boomi
  • Experience integrating enterprise SaaS platforms (e.g. Salesforce, ERP systems, event platforms)
  • Azure integration experience, including Azure Service Bus
  • Strong API design and system integration expertise
  • Experience working within structured delivery environments alongside BA/PM functions
  • Proven ability to operate as a senior technical escalation point

Desirable Experience

  • Prior experience leading or building an integration practice
  • Experience in enterprise-scale or multi-system environments
  • Knowledge of data governance, security and compliance considerations in integration design

What We’re Looking For

  • A technically strong, hands-on architect
  • Someone comfortable balancing strategy and delivery
  • A clear communicator who can bridge business and technology
  • A leader who can shape integration standards and influence across teams

If you are passionate about this opportunity and meet the qualifications and skills outlined, we encourage you to promptly submit your CV for consideration.

Please note that the duties mentioned above are not exhaustive, and the role's responsibilities may evolve in response to changing circumstances and requirements.

Sure Commercial Limited (trading as Sure Exec Search) is a proud Equal Opportunities employer and does not discriminate against any candidate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy is available on request.