Lead Architect (IGA/IAM) - Expert Services EMEA

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

Lead Architect responsible for end‑to‑end design, delivery and technical guidance of complex Identity Governance and Administration solutions. Acts as the trusted technical authority for customers and internal teams while mentoring engineers and driving best‑practice adoption.

Role Snapshot

• Own end‑to‑end IGA solution architecture
• Lead technical delivery across design, configuration, testing and deployment
• Define and enforce integration patterns and scalability standards
• Mentor engineers and consultants
• Engage senior stakeholders and manage communication
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement

Must-Have Requirements

• Identity Governance & Administration (IGA) implementation experience
• Solution architecture (microservices, integration patterns)
• Java/J2EE, REST, SOAP
• SQL (complex queries)
• LDAP/Active Directory, SAML, OAuth, SCIM
• Unix/Linux and shell scripting
• Network fundamentals, cryptography, certificates
• lead complex IGA implementations
• solution architecture for identity security
• consulting and advisory engagements
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent experience

Nice-to-Have Signals

• AWS or Azure cloud platform experience
• cloud platform integration

Work Setup

• Location: London, United Kingdom
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Visa sponsorship: unknown

Not Specified in JD

• Salary range
• Visa sponsorship
• Relocation
• Travel
• Security clearance
• Coding test
• Portfolio
• GitHub
• Writing sample
• Cover letter

What You'll Likely Work On

• Design and implement scalable, secure IGA solutions from requirements to deployment
• Make key architectural decisions and establish design standards
• Coordinate with technical and non‑technical stakeholders to ensure alignment
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies
• Conduct implementation reviews and provide strategic recommendations
• Guide and mentor delivery engineers and consultants
• Integrate identity solutions with ERP, HR, ITSM and other enterprise platforms
• Introduce modern design principles and continuous‑improvement practices

Good Fit If You Have

• Experience with multiple IGA platforms
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Strong consulting and advisory background
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Ability to juggle several projects while maintaining quality