Enterprise Architect

• Collaborate with key stakeholders, such as product managers, development teams, and executives, to understand business requirements and translate them into architectural strategies.
• Define the long-term technology roadmap and architectural vision, ensuring it supports business growth, scalability, and innovation.
• Conduct feasibility studies and recommend appropriate technology solutions to address complex business problems.
• Establish and Maintain Architecture Baseline:

• Define and implement an enterprise architecture framework, including standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Develop and maintain an architecture baseline for all software products, ensuring consistency and alignment with business objectives.
• Regularly review and update the architecture baseline to accommodate evolving business needs and technological advancements.
• Leadership and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure architectural alignment and effective execution of projects.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration across departments, fostering a collaborative environment that encourages knowledge sharing and cross-team problem-solving.
• Lead and mentor a team of architects, providing guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development.
• Architecture Governance and Compliance:

• Define and enforce architectural standards, frameworks, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations, security requirements, and quality standards.
• Conduct regular architecture reviews and audits to identify potential risks, performance bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices related to enterprise architecture, and proactively recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align the architectural vision with the company's strategic objectives.
• Engage with product managers, business stakeholders, and customers to understand their needs, provide architectural guidance, and drive customer-centric solutions.
• Communicate complex architectural concepts and recommendations effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (15+ years) in architecture/ senior leadership R&D roles, with a focus on software product development and integration.
• Strong technichal & leadership skills.
• Knowledge in the cloud environment and capabilities (preferable Azure).
• Strong knowledge in SaaS product development.
• Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• In-depth understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies, including Agile and DevOps.
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable, reliable, and secure software architectures.
• Proficiency in evaluating and selecting appropriate technologies and platforms based on business requirements.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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