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Find out what an enterprise architect does and the skills you need to do the job.
This describes the role of an enterprise architect and the skills required, including:
This role is part of the Digital, Data and Technology Profession in the Civil Service.
Enterprise architects are leaders working across different levels within an organisation to translate the business strategy into business change and technical delivery.
In this role, you will:
You will need the following skills for this role, although the level of expertise for each will vary, depending on the role level.
An enterprise architect supports other architects in developing the strategy.
At this role level, you will:
A senior enterprise architect supports lead architects in ensuring the strategy is developed, agreed and followed.
At this role level, you will:
A lead enterprise architect plays a high level role in ensuring the strategy is developed, agreed and followed.
At this role level, you will:
A principal enterprise architect leads at the highest level and is responsible for ensuring the strategy is developed, agreed and followed.
At this role level, you will:
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