Enterprise Architect

Job Title:

Enterprise Architect

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to define, develop, and govern the organization's technology strategy and architecture roadmap. The ideal candidate will align business objectives with technology solutions, establish enterprise architecture standards, and drive digital transformation initiatives. This role requires close collaboration with executive leadership, business stakeholders, solution architects, and engineering teams to ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective technology investments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, standards, and governance processes.
• Align business strategies with technology roadmaps and architectural solutions.
• Design enterprise-wide architecture covering applications, data, infrastructure, security, and cloud platforms.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend solutions that support business growth and innovation.
• Lead architecture reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to define strategic technology initiatives.
• Create current-state, future-state, and transition architecture models.
• Guide solution architects and technical teams during project implementation.
• Ensure scalability, security, performance, and reliability across enterprise systems.
• Support digital transformation, cloud migration, modernization, and integration initiatives.
• Identify technology risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive architecture governance and decision-making across multiple business units.

Required Skills:

• Strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture principles and frameworks.
• Expertise in application, infrastructure, cloud, data, and security architecture.
• Excellent strategic planning and technology leadership skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience managing complex enterprise environments.
• Ability to balance business goals, technical requirements, and budget constraints.

Technical Skills:

• Enterprise Architecture Frameworks: TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF
• Cloud Platforms: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Architecture Patterns: Microservices, SOA, Event-Driven Architecture, Serverless
• Integration Technologies: REST APIs, GraphQL, Kafka, MuleSoft
• Databases: Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Enterprise Applications: ERP, CRM, HRMS, ATS
• Security Architecture and IAM
• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
• DevOps & CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps
• Modeling Tools: ArchiMate, Visio, Sparx Enterprise Architect, Lucidchart

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Master's degree in Technology Management, Business Administration (MBA), or a related discipline is preferred.
• Relevant certifications are highly desirable:
  • TOGAF Certified
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Google Professional Cloud Architect
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Experience:

• 10–15+ years of experience in IT, Software Engineering, Architecture, or Technology Leadership roles.
• 5+ years of experience as an Enterprise Architect, Chief Architect, or Senior Solutions Architect.
• Experience leading enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven track record of designing and governing large-scale enterprise technology ecosystems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud architectures.
• Knowledge of AI/ML, Generative AI, and intelligent automation platforms.
• Experience with enterprise integration, data governance, and analytics solutions.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, risk management, and compliance standards.
• Experience supporting global enterprise environments and large-scale business operations.

Preferred Qualities:

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and influencing skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to executive leadership.
• Passion for innovation, technology modernization, and continuous improvement.

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Location:

Remote / Hybrid / On-site

Nice to Have:

• Experience in industries such as Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Manufacturing, HR Tech, or SaaS.
• Knowledge of Digital Transformation, Cloud-Native Architecture, and Platform Engineering.
• Experience establishing Enterprise Architecture Centers of Excellence (CoE).
• Familiarity with FinOps, IT Governance, and Technology Portfolio Management.
• Experience collaborating with C-level executives to define long-term technology strategies and business transformation roadmaps.