Architect (Hybrid Working)

EUC Architect Canary Wharf, UK | ⏳ Contract (6+ Months) | ️ Hybrid (2 days onsite) Job Purpose We are seeking an experienced End User Computing (EUC) Architect to lead the design and delivery of cutting-edge IT solutions across internal and external projects. The role involves providing strategic technical leadership, producing high-quality design documentation, and driving the adoption of best practices across end-user collaboration technologies. Key Responsibilities Produce high-quality High-Level Design (HLD) documentation, outlining technical solutions, architecture direction, and recommendations for resolving complex technical challenges. Analyse and evaluate existing design documents , identify market options, and present recommendations to the Architecture team. Provide technical leadership and direction to engineering, delivery, and testing teams during all phases of solution implementation. Support Enterprise Architects in developing infrastructure roadmaps , aligning current and future-state technical portfolios. Act as a bridge between Architecture and Engineering , guiding technical standards, platforms, quality, and best practices. Core Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in end-user collaboration solutions (email, voice/video conferencing, file sharing, and data protection). Proficiency in: Microsoft 365 suite (Exchange, OneDrive, Teams, SharePoint, PurView). Collaboration tools (Google Workspace, WebEx, Mimecast, Proofpoint). Migration/transition expertise between Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 environments (e.g., mail, files, calendars, and collaboration tools). Data categorization and protection techniques. Secure solution delivery across diverse end-user technologies. Broad understanding and design capabilities across multiple infrastructure domains: networks, compute, storage, database, backups, virtualization, cloud, data centres, and EUC . Proven track record in designing, documenting, integrating, and managing complex infrastructure solutions . Qualifications / Certifications Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Finance, or related field , or equivalent practical experience. Relevant Architecture certifications (TOGAF, CITA, RHCA) or technical accreditations (Microsoft 365, VMware, Cisco) are highly desirable.