Enterprise Architect

Kidde Global Solutions; Hyderabad; Hybrid; INR 3,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Job summary

Kidde Global Solutions invites an experienced Enterprise Architect to shape the architecture of our digital ecosystem in Hyderabad. You will drive cross-domain strategies, align technology with business goals, and guide teams on modern solutions and APIs.

Lead critical initiatives in cloud, data, and security, while collaborating with business partners and executives to deliver scalable and innovative architectures across our global factories and facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 14+ years of experience including 8+ years in large-scale transformation projects.
• Knowledge of TOGAF or Zachman; certification preferred.
• Experience supporting Apps rationalization and modernization efforts.
• Understanding EAI, Enterprise Data models, PCI, Security legislation, Master Data Management, AI Models and AI Architecture.
• Proven experience in designing and architecting complex, large-scale solutions across multiple domains.
• Familiarity with modern technology stacks, cloud platforms and integration patterns.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills with the ability to communicate with C-Suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Develop target architecture using EA tools to meet current and future needs.
• Align technology strategy with business goals and objectives.
• Establish and drive Architecture Review Board; enforce standards for consistency, security and scalability.
• Define data democratization strategies, APIs, integration layers, and scalable data architectures.
• Apply EA and BA best practices across business, data, technology, and application domains.
• Collaborate on cloud, AI, and API ecosystems with infra and solutions teams.
• Research emerging technologies to drive innovation and fill gaps in the stack.
• Evaluate new tools balancing technical feasibility with business impact.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture playbooks and artifacts.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

TOGAF/Zachman

API design

Cloud platforms

AI/ML technologies

Data architecture

EAI/MDM/PCI security

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science/IT

Tools

LeanIX

Sparx

Orbus

Ardoq

Job description

The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership

With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.

Job Posting: Enterprise Architect

Location: India, Hyderabad

Full-time | Hybrid

Reports to: Senior Director, Technology & Innovation Office

Position Overview

The Digital Hub India Team at KGS seeks dynamic individual to work in the KGS digital ecosystem within the Digital organization. The Enterprise Architect drives value through leadership experience, broad business knowledge and ability to establish and execute a strategy. The Enterprise Architect ensures alignment with business partners and provides solutions with guidance to define the architecture of a solution. The Enterprise Architect will work with fellow Architects on cross-domain solutions and helps guide the enterprise through Digital transformation and optimization initiatives. The Enterprise Architect investigates and recommends emerging technologies, which can span multiple areas, as needed, and develops the Technology Roadmap for cross-domain architecture. This is done in close collaboration with other Architects for the purpose of KGS entire application portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Experience in Manufacturing, Retail, Supply Chain industry developing Target Architecture utilizing EA Tools like LeanIX, Sparx, Orbus, Ardoq or any other similar platform/tools to enable and guide the design that meet current and future needs
• Develop and ensure the alignment of our technology strategy and planning with the KGS business goals and objectives.
• Establish and drive Architecture Review Board, enforce architectural frameworks, principles, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency, scalability, and security across the enterprise.
• Define strategies for data democratization, Advise on design of APIs, integration layers, and scalable data architectures to support real-time data sharing and advanced analytics.
• Deep understanding of Enterprise Architecture and Business Architecture best practices and frameworks, including their application across business, data, technology, and application domains.
• Strong understanding of modern technology stacks, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), AI/ML technologies, and API ecosystems.
• Collaborate with solutions and infrastructure architecture teams to provide strategic enterprise software/infrastructure that is scalable, adaptable and aligned with the changing business needs, and which drives innovation and value throughout enterprise projects.
• Conduct research and evaluate emerging technologies, identifying trends and opportunities that can drive business innovation and fill gaps in the existing technology stack.
• Assess and recommend new tools, platforms, and solutions by balancing technical feasibility with business impact.
• Contribute to creation of playbook and other materials/artifacts that capture Enterprise Architecture strategy, progress, etc.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
• 14+ years of experience that includes
• 8+ years of experience architecting Large Scale Business/Technology Transformation Custom Built and Package implementation projects in multiple business areas that are complex, real time, distributed and highly scalable
• Knowledge of common Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman. Certification in one of these frameworks preferred.
• Experience supporting Apps rationalization and modernization efforts
• Understanding EAI, Enterprise Data models, PCI, Security legislation, Master Data Management, AI Models and AI Architecture and Languages.
• Proven experience in designing and architecting complex, large-scale solutions across multiple domains.
• Familiarity with modern technology stacks, cloud platforms and integration patterns.
• Action oriented and results driven with an ability to execute new and innovative solutions in alignment to the organizations / functions strategy.
• Solid understanding of APIs and integration, with good exposure and experience in designing, implementing, and managing secure and efficient API solutions.
• Excellent communication & presentation skills with the ability to mix deep technical expertise with simple, everyday language to effectively communicate with C-Suite executives.

Why Join Kidde Global Solutions?

• Be at the forefront of driving digital transformation in a global organization with a legacy of innovation and excellence.
• Work on impactful projects that revolutionize KGS worldwide.
• Collaborate with industry leaders, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies to shape the future of manufacturing and operations.
• Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and inclusive workplace.

Ready to Lead the Future of KGS Technologies?

If you are passionate about digital transformation and have the expertise to drive innovation, we would love to hear from you. Join Kidde Global Solutions and make an impact on a global scale.

World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety

Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.