Enterprise Architect

Experian; Cyberjaya; Hybrid; MYR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Inclusive culture

Equal opportunity employer

Global learning opportunities

Job summary

Experian, a global data and technology company, seeks an Enterprise Architect to lead architecture strategy and target-state roadmaps for Asia Pacific initiatives from Cyberjaya. The role partners with business and technology leaders to support digital transformation and platform modernization while guiding investments under enterprise standards and regulatory obligations.

The successful candidate will influence solution architectures, drive cloud adoption, and oversee safe AI integration,

Qualifications

• 12+ years IT experience with architecture focus.
• 5+ years as Principal/Lead/Enterprise Architect.
• Experience with cloud adoption and modernization.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture domains across applications, data, integration, infrastructure, security and cloud.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and communicate complex tech decisions in business terms.
• Knowledge of AI and emerging technologies in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise architecture strategy, target-state architectures, and roadmaps that support long-term transformation goals.
• Lead architecture reviews and key technology decisions balancing business needs, risk, security, and scalability.
• Ensure solutions align with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
• Partner with business and technology leaders as a trusted advisor and translate tech choices into business outcomes.
• Enable responsible adoption of cloud, AI, and emerging technologies while managing security, privacy, and compliance.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud adoption

Stakeholder influence

AI governance

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more. Experian invests in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. We have an amazing team of 25,200 people in 32 countries.

Job Description

We are seeking an Enterprise Architect to provide architecture leadership and strategic direction for key technology initiatives across Experian's Asia Pacific markets.

The Enterprise Architect will define target-state architectures, guide technology investment decisions, and ensure solutions align with business objectives, enterprise standards, security requirements, and regulatory obligations. Working across business, application, data, technology, and security domains, this role will partner closely with business and technology leaders to support digital transformation and long-term platform modernization.

As a trusted advisor, the EA will influence enterprise-wide technology strategy and provide guidance to solution architects, engineering teams, and technical leaders. With Experian's cloud-first approach, this role will help shape scalable, secure, and technology capabilities while supporting major transformation initiatives.

The role will also help identify opportunities to leverage AI and emerging technologies to drive business value, enhance customer outcomes, and support innovation while managing risk within highly regulated environments.

What You'll Be Doing

• You will define and evolve enterprise architecture strategy, target-state architectures, and technology roadmaps that support our business priorities and long-term transformation goals.
• You will provide architectural leadership across large-scale initiatives, ensuring technology solutions align with enterprise standards, regulatory requirements, and strategic objectives.
• You will lead architecture reviews and key technology decisions, balancing business needs, risk, security, scalability, and long-term sustainability.
• You will establish and maintain architecture principles, standards, governance frameworks, and reference architectures that enable secure, resilient, and scalable solutions across our region.
• You will partner with business and technology leaders as a trusted advisor, influencing enterprise-wide decisions and helping stakeholders translate technology choices into business outcomes.
• You will enable the responsible adoption of cloud, AI, and emerging technologies, helping us innovate while managing security, privacy, compliance, and operational risks.
• You will elevate architecture and engineering through technical leadership, mentorship, and best practices, connecting long-term architectural vision with practical execution across teams and markets.

Reporting Structure: You will report to the Global Head of Enterprise Architecture.

People Leadership: This is an individual contributor leadership role with significant influence across teams and stakeholders. While the role does not include direct people management responsibilities, you will provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance across the organization.

Qualifications

What You'll bring

• Extensive IT experience, typically 12+ years, including at least 5 years of recent experience as a Principal, Lead, or Enterprise Architect across.
• Proven ability to define enterprise architecture strategies, target-state architectures, and technology roadmaps that align business and technology priorities.
• Experience leading large-scale transformation initiatives, including cloud adoption, application modernization, and platform transformation.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture across application, data, integration, infrastructure, security, and cloud domains.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders, driving alignment, and communicating complex technology decisions in business terms.
• Knowledge of AI and emerging technologies, including their responsible adoption in regulated environments.

We value diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.

Certificates:

• Enterprise architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF) or cloud architecture certification (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries.
• Knowledge of data privacy, security, and regulatory requirements across multiple markets.
• Experience with AI governance, enterprise architecture tools, or cloud migration frameworks.
• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's people first, inclusive and purpose-driven culture is multi award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2025 (Fortune Global Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 26 countries to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or explore our Careers Site to understand why. Experian is also proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Aff…

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid. You will combine in-office and remote work, with regular attendance required at the office.
• Experian is an equal opportunities employer
• Inclusive paid leave
• People-first and inclusive workplace
• Career growth opportunities and Global learning opportunities