We are hiring an Enterprise Architect (EA) for one of our financial sector clients who will be responsible for designing, operating, and maintaining overall enterprise architecture while ensuring optimal efficiency, scalability, and innovation. The EA will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement architecture that enables seamless integration, superior data management, and secure operations. The role involves leveraging expertise in enterprise architecture and cloud platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft, and Salesforce.
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Job Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, principles, and standards to guide technology decision-making.
- Create and manage architectural models that illustrate current and future states of the enterprise's IT systems, processes, and data flows.
- Design, develop, and create architectural artifacts, including architectural diagrams, solution blueprints, and technical documentation.
- Architect hybrid and multi-cloud solutions that optimize performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency while leveraging the unique capabilities of each cloud provider.
- Analyze business and technical requirements to design integrated solutions that enhance efficiency, scalability, and security.
- Define best practices for integration with external entities, ensuring data security and privacy.
- Architect data flows and transaction processes to ensure the accuracy and integrity of customer and business data.
- Develop strategies for managing customer data and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA).
- Identify opportunities for process and technology improvements and provide recommendations for optimizing systems, infrastructure, and applications.
- Lead cross-functional teams to ensure successful implementation of architectural initiatives.
- Collaborate with business leaders and IT teams to develop suitable architecture supporting various projects and optimizations.
- Provide guidance on technology trends, best practices, and emerging technologies impacting the organization's architecture.
- Evaluate and select technology vendors and solutions that align with the enterprise architecture strategy.
- Ensure projects adhere to architectural guidelines and standards, reviewing project designs for compliance.
- Collaborate with security and compliance teams to ensure solutions are secure and compliant with relevant regulations.
- Provide technical support and guidance to project teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Conduct architecture reviews to identify improvement opportunities and provide recommendations.
- Participate in the selection and evaluation of third-party solutions, vendors, and tools aligning with the enterprise architecture.
Education:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
Work Experience:
- Proven experience (8+ years) as an Enterprise Architect or in a similar role within large organizations.
- Minimum of 4+ years in a Cloud Architecture role using IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS platforms.
- In-depth knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and best practices.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing architecture solutions that span applications, data, and infrastructure.
- Strong communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as cloud computing, microservices architecture, and AI/ML.
Additional Requirements:
- Industry certifications related to enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF certification) are a plus.
- Certified Microsoft Azure Solution Architect is preferred.
