Lead/Enterprise Architect - IT Systems

Wolters Kluwer; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Lead/Enterprise Architect to design and maintain scalable IT systems architecture. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of IT experience, including 5 years in architecture roles and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to translate business needs into technical solutions and evaluating current IT systems. This full-time position is located in Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Qualifications

• More than 12 years IT experience.
• More than 5 years experience within an Architecture role.
• At least 2 years leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end IT systems architecture.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather business requirements.
• Evaluate existing IT systems for performance improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Enterprise Architect

Visio

Job description

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Job Role

Wolters Kluwer requires Enterprise Architects to have a technical depth and breadth across multiple domains. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable IT systems architecture and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design end‑to‑end IT systems architecture that meets business objectives, scalability requirements, and security standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into architectural designs.
• Evaluate existing IT systems and propose enhancements to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Lead implementation and deployment of IT systems, ensuring adherence to architectural principles, best practices, and industry standards.
• Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations for technology selections including tools, software, and cloud services.
• Develop architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and technical guidelines.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in IT architecture and integrate relevant innovations.
• Actively pursue continuous education opportunities and demonstrate knowledge with IT certifications.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members and foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation.
• Communicate progress of initiatives to project stakeholders and management.

Qualifications

• More than 12 years IT experience.
• More than 5 years experience within an Architecture role.
• At least 2 years leadership experience.
• Recent experience in architecture, design and implementation of complex, highly available and highly scalable solutions.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and proficiency in designing cloud‑native solutions.
• Strong understanding of architectural principles, including modularity, scalability, reliability, and security.
• Proficiency in architectural modeling tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Visio) and familiarity with architectural frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman).

Education

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• Preferred Architecture Certifications: TOGAF, ARCHIMATE, ZACHMAN, etc.

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Certifications

• AWS Certified Architect.
• Azure Certified Architect.

Soft Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Project management skills: financial/budget management, scheduling, and resource management.

Seniority

Individual Contributor (Mid‑Senior level).

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology – Software Development – Industries: Software Development.

Location

Pune, Maharashtra, India.

Contact & Application

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.