As an Enterprise Architect, you will lead the design and implementation of a robust enterprise-wide architecture strategy, aligning IT and business objectives.

The role requires a deep understanding of industry best practices, including TOGAF architectural principles, and a proactive approach to ensuring technology investments deliver measurable business outcomes.

You will oversee the organizations digital transformation journey, focusing on scalability, performance, security, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities :

Architectural Strategy & Framework Development :

- Develop a comprehensive Enterprise Architecture Roadmap to support business goals and future scalability.

- Define, document, and enforce TOGAF-based architectural principles, ensuring alignment with business and IT strategies.

- Identify and address gaps in the current architecture, aligning solutions with enterprise standards.

Technology Evaluation & Adoption :

- Assess emerging technologies for potential business value and alignment with enterprise needs.

- Develop technology adoption strategies with a focus on cloud-native architectures, AI/ML, and data-driven systems.

- Ensure the adoption of modular, flexible, and scalable platforms to accommodate future growth.

Solution Design & Delivery :

- Collaborate with teams to design solutions adhering to principles like : .

- Business Continuity : Ensure fault tolerance and high availability.

- Technology Reusability : Promote reusable components and modular designs.

- Interoperability : Integrate solutions across departments and business units seamlessly.

- Data Privacy & Security : Embed robust security protocols and compliance mechanisms.

- Oversee the implementation of solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural standards.

Governance & Compliance :

- Define and enforce enterprise-wide governance frameworks to manage risks, costs, and compliance.

- Establish review boards and architecture review processes to monitor adherence to standards and principles.

- Regularly update architecture standards to reflect changes in regulations, technologies, and business priorities.

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication :

- Partner with business leaders to understand strategic objectives and translate them into actionable technical plans.

- Act as a bridge between technical and non-technical teams, ensuring alignment and clarity.

- Provide guidance to project teams, aligning them with enterprise goals and best practices.

Performance Optimization & Continuous Improvement :

- Monitor the performance of existing architectures and recommend optimizations for improved efficiency.

- Foster a culture of continuous learning by introducing best practices and innovative technologies.

- Drive enterprise-wide Agile and DevOps practices, enhancing delivery timelines and quality.

Talent Development & Mentorship :

- Provide technical mentorship to solution architects and IT teams.

- Conduct regular training sessions on architecture frameworks, tools, and methodologies.

- Develop succession planning strategies to nurture internal talent pipelines.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) :

Alignment of IT and Business Goals :

- Ensure technology strategies directly support business priorities.

Enterprise Architecture Maturity :

- Achieve measurable improvements in architecture governance and adoption across the organization.

Cost Optimization :

- Identify opportunities to reduce IT costs through efficient architecture and vendor consolidation.

Operational Excellence :

- Deliver consistent, scalable, and high-performing enterprise solutions.

Risk Management :

- Mitigate risks related to technology, compliance, and scalability.

Innovation Adoption :

- Drive adoption of emerging technologies and best practices to maintain competitive advantage.

Qualifications.

Education.

Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related fields.

Experience.

10+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5 years as an enterprise architect.

Proven track record in leading digital transformation initiatives and technology modernization projects.

Certifications :

- TOGAF Certified (Foundation & Practitioner) or equivalent.

- Cloud certifications (e.g, AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Architect).

- ITIL, COBIT, or PMP certification is a plus.

Skills & Expertise :

- Proficiency in enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, Gartner EA).

- In-depth knowledge of cloud computing, microservices, APIs, and containerization.

- Expertise in enterprise tools : EA repositories, ITSM tools, and DevOps toolchains.

- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities