Technology Architect/ Enterprise Architect

Socium - Teams Done Differently; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 5,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Socium - Teams Done Differently is seeking an experienced Technology Architect / Enterprise Architect to lead enterprise architecture strategy, technology modernization, and solution design across critical platforms. You will work with business and technology stakeholders to develop scalable, secure architectures aligned with enterprise standards and transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities include defining roadmaps, leading governance, and guiding architecture across applications, data, and

Qualifications

• 12+ years IT experience with enterprise, solution, or technical architecture.
• 3–5+ years in enterprise/solution architecture in large environments.
• Background in banking/financial services or large-scale enterprise tech.
• Experience with architecture frameworks, governance, and roadmaps.
• Hands-on with modern stacks, cloud, APIs, microservices, integration.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise architecture strategies and roadmaps.
• Lead architecture assessments, reviews, and technology governance.
• Ensure alignment with business capabilities and target-state architecture.
• Drive modernization using cloud, APIs, microservices, and integration platforms.
• Provide guidance across application, data, and technology domains.
• Identify risks, debt, and opportunities for optimization.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders and external vendors.
• Support architecture review boards and solution approvals.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to architecture and engineering teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Architecture governance

Cloud platforms

APIs & microservices

Solution design

Strategic planning

Communication

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

Technology Architect / Enterprise Architect

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technology Architect / Enterprise Architect to drive enterprise architecture strategy, technology modernization, and solution design across critical business platforms and applications.

The successful candidate will work closely with business and technology stakeholders to develop scalable, secure, and future-ready architecture solutions while ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, business objectives, and digital transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise architecture strategies, technology roadmaps, and solution design standards.
• Lead architecture assessments, solution reviews, and technology governance across enterprise applications and platforms.
• Ensure alignment of technology solutions with business capabilities, enterprise architecture principles, and target-state architecture.
• Drive modernization initiatives leveraging cloud technologies, APIs, microservices, and integration platforms.
• Provide architecture guidance across application, integration, data, and technology domains.
• Identify architecture risks, technical debt, and opportunities for technology optimization.
• Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors throughout the solution development lifecycle.
• Support architecture review boards, solution approvals, and compliance with established technology standards.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to architecture and engineering teams as required.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of IT experience, including at least 3-5 years in Enterprise, Solution, or Technical Architecture.
• Strong background in banking, financial services, or large-scale enterprise technology environments.
• Proven experience in enterprise architecture frameworks, solution design, architecture governance, and technology roadmaps.
• Hands-on knowledge of modern technology stacks, cloud platforms, APIs, microservices, and integration architecture.
• Experience supporting enterprise applications, digital platforms, or core business systems.
• Strong understanding of architecture principles, design patterns, non-functional requirements, and SDLC methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills.
• Experience with TOGAF or other enterprise architecture frameworks is an advantage.

Preferred Experience

Exposure to one or more of the following domains is highly desirable:

• Enterprise Business Systems: Finance, Risk, Compliance, HR, Reconciliation, and Reporting.
• Digital & Engagement Platforms: Digital Banking, Customer Engagement, CRM, Customer IAM, Content Management, and Omnichannel Platforms.
• Banking & Investment Systems: Wealth Management, Private Banking, Retail Investments, Trust, Treasury, or Investment Banking.