Enterprise Architect

About the Company

• We are partnering with a large global enterprise undergoing significant digital transformation and
• modernization. The organization is investing heavily in cloud platforms, enterprise-scale modernization, digital products, and emerging technologies to support future growth and innovation.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the overall enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives.
• Define the North Star Vision and target state architecture for one or more domains within a business unit and develop strategies to deliver via funded programs.
• Define architectural frameworks, policies, and standards to ensure consistency and scalability across systems.
• Lead cross-functional teams to assess, design, and implement technology solutions that address current and future business needs.
• Oversee solution architecture and design within a specific business unit while ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to determine their potential impact and applicability within the enterprise ecosystem.
• Act as the design authority for solutions within the portfolio and specific business unit.
• Develop roadmaps and business cases to secure funding for short-term and long-term architecture interventions.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business needs into an actionable technology strategy.
• Engage stakeholders to address key focus areas and communicate risks with mitigation strategies.
• Optimize existing IT systems and processes, ensuring they are secure, scalable, and efficient.
• Act as a mentor and guide for architecture teams, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation.
• Provide regular updates to leadership on architectural progress, challenges, and opportunities.
• Foresee possible risks in architectural plans and implement solutions to mitigate them effectively.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend innovations for platform or service improvements.

Skills and qualifications

• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman, or similar.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their application in enterprise systems.
• Proficiency in data management, integration technologies, and software development methodologies.
• Expertise in system security and optimization practices to enhance scalability and reliability.
• Experience in emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, and blockchain, and their practical applications in architecture.
• Expertise on Microservices Architecture and Distributed Technologies and adoption at enterprise scale.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills combined with multitasking capabilities and strong leadership and communication abilities.
• Able to contribute at all levels from design through implementation and at system-wide architecture through to code-level design concerns
• Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is essential.
• 18 - 20 years of experience with at least 4 years working as a lead solutions or enterprise architect
• Certifications: Industry-recognized qualifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Google Cloud Certified – Professional Cloud Architect, or Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert are highly valued.
• Platform Architecture: Proven experience as a Platform Solutions Architect, including a strong foundation in SOA applications, microservices architecture, and cloud-based services.
• Migration Expertise: Hands-on experience with migrating enterprise solutions from on-premises infrastructure to cloud environments.
• Technological Proficiency: Knowledge of the Microsoft Technology Stack (.NET 4.8, .NET Core, C#) and CRM platforms such as Dynamics and Salesforce.
• Diverse Knowledge: Horizontal breadth having exposure to different tech stacks like Mainframe, Microsoft, Java, Scala, etc.
• Digital Transformation & Modernization: Experience on modernising enterprise scale tech stacks and legacy platforms.
• Microsoft Power Platform: Practical knowledge and application of Microsoft Power Platform tools.
• Open Source Integration: Expertise in leveraging open-source technologies for building and managing cloud computing frameworks.

What's On Offer

Global exposure