Integration Enterprise Architect

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 

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

Here at Cadent, we recognise that our people are truly unsung heroes. Quietly confident, delivering every day - that’s why we’re committed to supporting our people to get the best out of themselves. For this role, we offer:

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and we will ensure that support is provided.

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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