Senior Specialist - Technical Architecture

About the Job
The Senior Specialist - Technical Architecture plays a crucial role in shaping and guiding the technological infrastructure and strategy of the organization. This position is responsible for aligning technology solutions with business goals and objectives, ensuring that systems and processes are efficient, scalable, and secure. The Enterprise Architect collaborates with various stakeholders, including senior management, IT teams, and business units, to develop and implement innovative solutions that drive business growth and competitiveness.

Core42 is the UAE’s national-scale enabler for cloud and generative AI, combining G42 Group’s expertise across multiple technology disciplines into a single platform for public sector and large enterprise transformations. They are focused on capabilities as a sovereign cloud and HPC specialist, bringing generative AI, cybersecurity, and professional and managed services expertise to facilitate national-scale program deployments across industries.

Responsibilities

• Baselining ASIS: Assist in setting architectural baselines and data capabilities required for the Operational EA Function.
• EA Function Rollout: Assist in overall EA function rollout and operational activities.
• Strategic Planning: Help develop and maintain the enterprise architecture strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Technology Roadmap: Define and communicate a technology roadmap outlining the evolution of the enterprise architecture over time.
• Solution Design: Guide the design and implementation of enterprise-wide technology solutions, ensuring consistency, compatibility, scalability, and security.
• Standards and Best Practices: Establish and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks in enterprise architecture operations and suggest mitigation strategies.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with business stakeholders, IT teams, and external partners to evolve EA standards.
• Governance: Provide oversight for projects to ensure compliance with architectural standards and policies.
• Vendor Management: Evaluate and select technology vendors and maintain vendor relationships to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture goals.
• Technical Leadership: Provide mentorship to IT teams, promoting innovation and excellence in architecture and design.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and drive improvements in enterprise architecture.
• Capability Framework: Promote and drive the EA Capability framework and help it evolve.
• Cloud & AI Capabilities: Support the evolution of cloud strategy and participate in cloud and AI initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field. Preferred certifications in technology streams and Azure Certifications.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of overall IT experience, with at least 5 years in a relevant field. Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or similar role.
• Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of cloud computing, enterprise systems integration, data architecture, and security principles.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate with stakeholders.
  • Familiarity with tools like PowerPoint, Word, MS Project, Visio, etc.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and frameworks, and experience with agile development methodologies.
  • Understanding of business process modeling, change management, and IT service management frameworks like ITIL.

What We Look For
We seek a performance-driven, inquisitive individual with the agility to adapt to ambiguity. You should be eager to build meaningful collaborations with stakeholders and aspire to create unique customer-centric solutions. A bias for action and enthusiasm for new frontiers in the AI space is essential.

What Working At Core42 Offers

• Culture: An open, diverse, and inclusive environment with a global vision that encourages personal growth and prioritizes innovative solutions.
• Career: Outstanding opportunities for learning and development through structured training programs and innovative high-tech projects.
• Work-Life Balance: A hybrid work policy to balance office and home life.
• Rewards: A competitive remuneration package with comprehensive benefits including healthcare, education support, and leave benefits.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.