Enterprise Architect

Search-Select LTD; Douglas; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Search-Select LTD is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the evolution of the IT landscape, shape scalable architecture strategies, and guide cloud adoption across business and technology initiatives. The role emphasizes governance, standards, and alignment with strategic goals.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in a technical field, 5+ years in similar roles, and deep knowledge of TOGAF or Zachman, with strong analytical and communication skills to influence at all levels.

Qualifications

• Degree in computer science, business informatics or a comparable qualification.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in comparable positions.
• In-depth knowledge of modern IT architectures and technologies, including cloud platforms.
• Comprehensive understanding of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman or comparable methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and solution-oriented thinking.
• Strong communication and presentation skills at all levels of the company.
• High level of initiative and the ability to actively shape change.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Assessment and determination of the integration potential into the existing IT landscape.
• Development and further development of the company-wide IT landscape.
• Analysis of existing systems and identification of potentials with regard to efficiency, scalability and future viability.
• Development of migration strategies for legacy systems and monitoring of implementation.
• Support or creation for new and modified IT systems.
• Creation and maintenance of architecture guidelines, standards and governance processes.
• Reviewing IT system architecture documentation, including ensuring that it is up-to-date.
• Review and consulting in IT projects with regard to conformity with the enterprise architecture.

Skills

TOGAF

Zachman Framework

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree in computer science or related field

Tools

EA tools

Job description

Are you passionate about shaping enterprise IT strategy and driving digital transformation?

Our client is looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Enterprise Architect to lead the evolution of their IT landscape, develop scalable architecture strategies, guide cloud adoption, and ensure alignment across business and technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Assessment and determination of the integration potential into the existing IT landscape.
• Development and further development of the company-wide IT landscape.
• Analysis of existing systems and identification of potentials with regard to efficiency, scalability and future viability.
• Development of migration strategies for legacy systems and monitoring of implementation.
• Support or creation for new and modified IT systems.
• Creation and maintenance of architecture guidelines, standards and governance processes.
• Reviewing IT system architecture documentation, including ensuring that it is up-to-date.
• Review and consulting in IT projects with regard to conformity with the enterprise architecture.

Key Skills and Experience

• Degree in computer science, business informatics or a comparable qualification.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in comparable positions.
• In-depth knowledge of modern IT architectures and technologies, including clou d Platforms.
• Comprehensive understanding of architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman or comparable methodologies.
• Strong analytical skills and solution-oriented thinking.
• Strong communication and presentation skills as well as persuasiveness at all levels of the company.
• High level of initiative and the ability to actively shape change.
• Experience agile methodologies and DevOps practices.