Principal Enterprise Architect - Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - G6

Location: Bristol, London or York

Want to design digital and technology strategies that protect the environment, support farming, and impact millions of people across the UK?

Defra is recruiting Principal Enterprise Architects to lead enterprise‑wide digital direction across one of the UK Government’s most important departments.

This is a senior, high‑impact role where your decisions will influence strategy, spending, platforms and architecture across the entire Defra group.

As a Principal Enterprise Architect, you’ll sit at the heart of this transformation – shaping long‑term strategy, enabling modern delivery, and ensuring technology decisions support real‑world outcomes.

What you’ll be doing

In this role, you will:

• Set and own enterprise‑level digital and technology strategy within your domain
• Act as a technical design authority, influencing major decisions on platforms, security and investment
• Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders across Defra and its agencies
• Lead, mentor and inspire architects, setting direction and best practice
• Horizon‑scan for emerging technologies, risks and opportunities

Who this role is ideal for

This role is a great fit if you:

• Have a strong background in enterprise or solution architecture
• Are comfortable working across cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure)
• Enjoy influencing senior stakeholders and shaping strategy
• Like balancing long‑term vision with real‑world delivery
• Want your work to have national impact and public value

Ready to apply?

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