Enterprise Architect

Coforge; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Coforge is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead technology strategy for key accounts in India. The role focuses on establishing trusted advisor relationships, shaping AI adoption, and driving digital transformation across large-scale programs.

You will mentor architects, define architecture guiding principles, develop reference architectures, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in technology consulting with emphasis on digital transformation and AI strategy.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or information technology.
• Experience in enterprise architecture, microservices and cloud technologies.
• TOGAF or Zachman certification preferred.
• Experience in Agile and DevOps environments.
• Experience working with C-level executives on technology challenges.
• Industry knowledge in Financial Services, Insurance, or Travel and Transport.

Responsibilities

• Support key accounts by establishing relationships with technology stakeholders and contributing to account growth.
• Participate in pre-sales activities and proposals ensuring EA principles and AI strategy alignment.
• Mentor Solution Architects and review architecture artifacts for quality delivery.
• Define architecture guidelines and reference architectures for AI-enabled solutions.
• Lead IT standards development and assess impact of new technologies.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering and sales to formulate architecture.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Digital Transformation

AI Strategy

Mentoring Teams

Pre-sales

Leadership

Agile/DevOps

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to support key accounts by establishing relationships with technology stakeholders and acting as a trusted advisor in technology and AI. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in enterprise architecture, digital transformation, and AI strategy, with a proven track record in leading large-scale projects and mentoring teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support key accounts by establishing relationships with technology stakeholders and contributing to account growth through proactive and reactive opportunities.
• Participate in pre-sales activities and proposals to ensure adherence to enterprise architecture principles and effective implementation of AI strategies.
• Mentor Solution Architects, reviewing their architecture and design artifacts to ensure quality delivery.
• Address client issues and provide solutions to enhance client satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain Architecture Guiding Principles, focusing on responsible, secure, explainable, and scalable AI adoption.
• Lead the development of IT standards and assess the impact of competing technologies on existing standards.
• Define overall business architecture, identifying AI-enabled capabilities and transformation opportunities.
• Develop technology strategies, IT operating models, and roadmaps for clients, including AI strategies and governance considerations.
• Create Enterprise and Solution Architectures, including AI/GenAI solution architectures and integration patterns.
• Define robust architectures for new applications and modernization efforts.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams and build early prototypes for validation.
• Define Reference Architectures and architectural blueprints.
• Collaborate with other architects to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and formulate appropriate architecture.
• Work closely with product management, engineering, quality assurance, and sales teams.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in Enterprise Architecture.
• 15+ years in technology consulting, with a focus on digital transformation and AI strategy.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or information technology.
• Experience in architecting and maintaining IT systems, including microservices, cloud technologies, and programming languages.
• Certification in Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Experience in Agile and DevOps environments.
• Experience working with C-Level executives on technology challenges.
• Industry knowledge in Financial Services, Insurance, or Travel and Transport.