Enterprise & Technical Architect - IT Services Firm

Job Summary:

We are looking for a seasoned Enterprise/Technical Architect to join the Architecture Office and lead end-to-end architecture design and governance for enterprise systems. This role requires a strong grasp of modern architectural frameworks, deep technical expertise, and the ability to align technology with strategic business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Design, review, and guide the architecture of enterprise-grade applications and systems.

- Develop and maintain architectural standards, principles, and reference models.

- Collaborate with business, engineering, and infrastructure teams to ensure architectural alignment.

- Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and frameworks aligned with enterprise needs.

- Lead architectural governance reviews and ensure compliance with best practices.

- Create high-level solution designs, integration patterns, and data flow models.

- Mentor development teams on architecture principles and implementation.

Required Skills & Experience:

- 8-10 years of overall IT experience, with 3-5 years in architectural roles.

- Expertise in designing scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.

- Deep experience with microservices, cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), API management, and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes).

- Strong understanding of enterprise integration patterns, data architecture, and DevOps pipelines.

- Hands-on knowledge of Java/.NET, architectural modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate, Sparx EA), and documentation frameworks.

- Experience with architectural frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, or similar is preferred.