Enterprise Architect

AFFIN Group; Cyberjaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial services industry is looking for an Enterprise Architect to develop architecture strategies and lead complex projects. In this role, you will address business and technology-related problems while fostering communication and compliance across various platforms. Ideal candidates will possess relevant tertiary qualifications and extensive experience in enterprise architecture tools and methodologies.

Qualifications

• Broad background across different sectors, preferably including FSI.
• Experience building models based on TOGAF.
• Hands-on experience with large-scale enterprise projects.

Responsibilities

• Developing cross-program and cross-project architecture strategies.
• Leading complex development projects and acting as an auditor.
• Updating and maintaining key Enterprise Architecture deliverables.

Skills

Analysis and design

Modeling and graphical representations

Facilitation of group sessions

Understanding of vendor strategies

Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture tools

Education

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Tools

SPARX

ArchiMate

Job description

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Job Purpose

The Enterprise Architect combines many different skills and experiences to address and solve business, information, and technology-related opportunities and problems.

Accountabilities

• Developing cross-program, cross-project architecture strategies, opportunities, and resolving problems.
• Leading complex development projects.
• Acting as a Project ‘Auditor’ to ensure conformance and compliance of projects and programs with architecture guidelines.
• Defining, implementing, and executing processes for the definition, maintenance, and conformance management of the Enterprise Architecture.
• Updating and maintaining key Enterprise Architecture deliverables.
• Providing architectural leadership in resolving inter-program and inter-project issues.
• Promoting ongoing publicity and communication of the Enterprise Architecture within the information community and business units.
• Conducting ongoing research and assessment of new analysis approaches for potential enterprise use.
• Auditing compliance with Enterprise Architecture Standards.
• Advising decision makers and senior management on business and information engagements.

Skills And Knowledge

• Relevant tertiary qualifications.
• Broad background across different sectors, with knowledge in at least one aspect of FSI desirable.
• Facilitation of group sessions.
• Understanding of technology product and vendor strategies, products, and customer preferences.
• Skills in analysis and design.
• Proficiency in modeling, graphical representations, and abstractions.
• Experience developing and building models based on TOGAF.
• Familiarity with Enterprise Architecture tools (SPARX, ArchiMate).
• Ability to derive, define, and explicitly represent various artifacts within the Enterprise framework.
• Experience in building an effective architecture organization.
• Hands-on experience deploying large-scale enterprise projects in an end-user environment.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) is a plus.
• Experience with SOA-based applications in Java/Micro-Services with frameworks such as .NET, Spring, Hibernate, J2EE, etc.
• Knowledge of web and mobile technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular, ReactJs, iOS, Android, etc.).
• Understanding of non-functional aspects of IT Architecture (Performance, Resilience, Security, etc.).
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory compliance (RMiT, GDPR, PCI-DSS, ISO, etc.).
• Domain knowledge in Core Banking, back-end systems, and related protocols.