Enterprise Architect

Responsibilities -         

-Strategic Planning: Formulate and sustain IT strategies and blueprints that align with organisational business objectives and drive long-term growth.

-   Architecture Design: Develop comprehensive architecture frameworks that effectively support and enable organisational goals.

-   Technology Evaluation: Evaluate emerging technologies and provide strategic recommendations to enhance IT infrastructure capabilities and performance.

-   Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and key stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and maintain clear, effective communication channels.

Technical Skillset

-         Proficiency in well-established architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF) and governance models (e.g. risk-based).

-         Proficiency in various technologies and frameworks, including cloud computing, .NET technologies, microservice architecture, event driven architecture patterns, cybersecurity, data management, and software development best practices.

-         Strong knowledge of new or latest technology, platform and practices.

-         Strong grasp of architecture governance based on principles and standards.

-         Strategic understanding of AI/ML implications and architecture patterns and able to evaluate AI/ML platforms and make governance decisions.

Other Skillset

-         Has strong problem-solving capabilities and expertise in analysing complex systems, coupled with excellent communication and presentation skills for stakeholder engagement.

-         Leadership experience is essential, including the ability to mentor IT teams and create collaborative, innovative working environments.

-         Highly technical and analytical, possess system thinking skill and the ability to visualise how different parts interact with the whole.

-         Able to contextualise all strategies, designs, and plans within IRAS risk requirements (e.g. resiliency, compliance, observability).

-         15+ years in IT, with a minimum 5 years experience as Enterprise Architect

-         Involved in the full cycle of enterprise architecture development for large organisations of 500 or more employees.

Requirements

-         Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related disciplines.

-         Certification in enterprise architecture (e.g. TOGAF) or equivalent.

-         Cloud Certifications are preferred: Certifications from major cloud providers such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.

-         Deliver a comprehensive strategic document within the required timeframe that includes detailed timelines for each initiative, quantified resource requirements (budget and personnel), risk assessments, and clearly defined measurable benefits with baseline metrics and target outcomes.

-         Establish a documented architecture governance framework featuring standardised design principles, technology standards, compliance guidelines, and structured review processes, ensuring timely delivery that satisfies organisational requirements.

-         Produce technology evaluation reports that assess emerging technologies, including detailed cost-benefit analyses, implementation feasibility studies, security and compliance considerations, and specific recommendations with prioritised implementation sequences and business case justifications.