Enterprise Architect

Protiviti India; Mumbai; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Protiviti India is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to lead the design, governance, and roadmap of our enterprise architecture landscape.

You will shape standards, guide senior stakeholders, and drive cross‑functional collaboration across IT and business teams. The role demands 8–10 years of architecture experience, TOGAF knowledge, and cloud expertise, with significant travel to the Middle East and onsite work in Mumbai.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise architecture design and governance.
• Proficiency with TOGAF or similar frameworks and cloud platforms.
• Ability to translate business needs into architectural solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture framework and standards.
• Align IT strategy with business objectives and operations.
• Design scalable, secure enterprise systems and platforms.
• Lead adoption of emerging technologies to improve processes.
• Collaborate with business leaders to translate requirements into architecture.
• Create and maintain technology roadmaps and evaluate tools/frameworks.
• Establish governance processes for architectural compliance.
• Guide project teams to design solutions adhering to EA principles.
• Document architecture artifacts and communicate concepts clearly.
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration across IT, security, and operations.

Skills

TOGAF

AWS

Azure

GCP

Microservices

Data architecture

APIs

Analytical thinking

Leadership

DevOps

Education

Bachelors in CS/IT

Masters degree

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture Design

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, ensuring alignment with business objectives and IT strategies.
• Define and document standards, guidelines, and principles for technology use across the organization.
• Align IT strategy with business objectives and operational needs.

Architecture Design

• Design scalable, secure, and efficient enterprise systems and platforms.
• Define and maintain architecture standards, principles, and best practices.
• Lead the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance business processes.

Strategic Alignment

• Work closely with business leaders to understand and translate their requirements into effective architectural solutions.
• Provide thought leadership and guidance on technology trends and their impact on the business.

Technology Roadmap

• Create and maintain a technology roadmap, ensuring seamless integration of emerging technologies.
• Evaluate and recommend tools, platforms, and frameworks to meet current and future business needs.

Governance and Standards

• Establish governance processes for reviewing, approving, and ensuring compliance with architectural standards.
• Monitor and enforce adherence to security, scalability, and performance standards across all systems.

Solution Architecture Support

• Guide project teams in designing and implementing solutions that adhere to enterprise architecture principles.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and stakeholders to resolve architectural issues.

Documentation and Communication

• Document architectural artifacts, including system diagrams, process flows, and design specifications.
• Communicate complex architectural concepts clearly and concisely to technical and non-technical audiences.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work with IT, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless alignment across departments.
• Act as a bridge between business and technology teams to foster collaboration and innovation.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Masters degree is a plus.
• Experience: 8-10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or related roles.
• Certifications: Preferred certifications such as TOGAF etc.

Key Skills

• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF)
• Understanding of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in designing scalable, secure, and high‑performance systems.
• Knowledge of data architecture, integration, and APIs.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a focus on delivering business value.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership abilities.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools is an advantage.

Base location – Protiviti Locations

Travel – Yes

Since we are hiring the candidate under the Hire‑for‑ME model, there will be significant travel to the Middle East. Therefore, the candidate should be willing to be onsite for the majority of the time.