Enterprise Architect (R&D)

Syngenta Group; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agricultural innovation company is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead their R&D function. This critical role involves shaping the technical landscape, guiding a team, and implementing strategies that empower agricultural scientists. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise architecture, strong leadership skills, and a background in AWS and cloud-native strategies. This position offers a hybrid working environment and an extensive benefits package, contributing to impactful work in sustainable agriculture.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

Hybrid working scheme

Generous pension scheme

Private medical & life insurance

Learning culture and training options

Up to 31.5 days annual holiday

Qualifications

• 8-10 years as Enterprise/Platform Architect in large-scale environments.
• 5 years of proven people leadership in complex organizations.
• Strong AWS expertise with hands-on cloud-native architecture.
• Proven track record in high-volume data platforms.
• Strong knowledge of API design and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the technical architecture strategy.
• Lead technology portfolio rationalization in partnership with stakeholders.
• Design cloud-first architecture patterns.
• Ensure enterprise data adheres to FAIR principles.
• Establish comprehensive security frameworks.

Skills

Laboratory Experience

Vendor Management

Design Controls

C / C++

FDA Regulations

Intellectual Property Law

ISO 13485

Research Experience

SolidWorks

Research & Development

Internet Of Things

Product Development

Job description

Purpose

As the Enterprise Architect for our Research & Development function within the Crop Protection business unit you will lead and shape the technical landscape and provide strategic leadership to a team of talented and collaborative experts implementing information-driven strategies that empower agricultural scientists to develop breakthrough solutions for growers worldwide.

This role expands beyond traditional architectural boundaries you will lead end-to-end implementation of applications and data environments across our extensive R&D ecosystem of 250 applications and 500 developers. You will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of agricultural innovation designing and implementing systems that directly address some of the worlds most pressing challenges in food production and environmental sustainability shaping how agricultural science is conducted.

Join a diverse team committed to sustainable agriculture and making a positive impact on global food security.

Key Accountabilities

• Define and govern the technical architecture strategy across our global R&D ecosystem of 250 applications and 500 developers.
• Establish enterprise standards and architectural principles that enable scalable secure and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead technology portfolio rationalization and modernization roadmaps in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Design cloud-first architecture patterns while partnering with Syngentas cloud team for implementation.
• Ensure enterprise data adheres to FAIR principles (Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable) across all R&D platforms.
• Define comprehensive security frameworks enabling secure data sharing across internal teams external partners and public research initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the architecture guild to establish technical standards best practices and innovation across the organization.
• Facilitate architectural decision-making through workshops and consensus-building across diverse technical teams.
• Partner strategically with R&D leadership to align technology strategy with scientific research objectives and business outcomes.

Qualifications : Essential Experience

• 8-10 years as Enterprise / Platform Architect in large-scale enterprise environments.
• 5 years of proven people leadership with demonstrated ability to guide results in complex organizations.
• Strong AWS expertise with hands-on experience in cloud-native architecture and migration strategies.

Technical Excellence

• Enterprise Data Architecture : Proven track record building high-volume data platforms
• Modern Integration : Strong knowledge of API design microservices and integration with legacy systems and COTS solutions.

Advanced Capabilities

• Certification and practical experience in TOGAF and ArchiMate.
• Security Leadership : Strong foundation in enterprise security patterns (Kerberos SAML data masking tokenization).
• Emerging Technologies : Current knowledge of data engineering knowledge graphs metadata management ML / AI platforms

Leadership Qualities

• Strategic Communicator : Ability to present complex technical concepts to C-level executives and research scientists alike.
• Workshop Facilitator : Skilled at leading technical workshops and building consensus across diverse teams.
• Adaptable Leader : Proven ability to collaborate prioritize and adapt.
• Problem Solver : Strong analytical skills with a track record of solving sophisticated technical challenges.

We encourage applications from candidates who meet most of these criteria and are excited about growing into this role. We value diverse perspectives and experiences.

Additional Information

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme bonus scheme private medical & life insurance.
• Hybrid working scheme or Full remote from the UK.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• We offer a position which contributes to valuable and impactful work in a stimulating and international environment.
• Learning culture (Together we Grow) and wide range of training options.

Join us in shaping the future of agricultural innovation through technology excellence.

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status.

Remote Work: Yes

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Skills

Laboratory Experience,Vendor Management,Design Controls,C / C++,FDA Regulations,Intellectual Property Law,ISO 13485,Research Experience,SolidWorks,Research & Development,Internet Of Things,Product Development

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1