Enterprise Architect - 6-month contract - SC Cleared - Inside of IR35 - London/Remote - Retail PaymentsMy Customer is looking for an experienced SC Cleared Enterprise Architect to play a key role in shaping the future of retail payments. This position will focus on defining the strategic direction, architecture, and user experience for next-generation payment systems, working closely with industry stakeholders and internal bodies.You will operate at a strategic level, translating complex requirements into clear architectural direction while ensuring alignment across multiple programmes and partners.Experience and Skills from the Enterprise Architect:Actively SC ClearedBackground in architecture, design, or solution modellingDirect retail payments system/design or supervisory experience Experience leading or contributing to large programmes or transformation initiativesExposure to retail payments systems, financial services, or regulated environmentsStrong ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at all levelsDemonstrated experience breaking down complex challenges into actionable insights and solutionsProven capability to evaluate different architectural approaches, balancing trade-offs and aligning decisions to strategic or regulatory driversExperience operating in a strategic or enterprise-level architecture role within large or complex environmentsKey Responsibilities of the Enterprise Architect:Develop and define high-level architectural ..... full job details .....