Associate Enterprise Architect

Giza Arabia; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking individuals for roles in enterprise architecture and digital transformation. You will support various architecture activities, participate in governance meetings, and assist with technology evaluation. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and 0–2 years of experience, along with skills in enterprise architecture frameworks and excellent communication abilities. This position is suited for motivated professionals eager to contribute to IT modernization efforts.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years experience in Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, or Solution Architecture.
• Strong internship/coop experience in architecture, IT governance, or digital transformation environments.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise architecture activities across application, data, integration, and infrastructure domains.
• Review solution designs, change requests, and vendor proposals against enterprise architecture standards.
• Participate in architecture review boards and governance meetings.
• Support digital transformation and IT modernization initiatives.
• Conduct technology research, benchmarking, and assessment studies.

Skills

Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, COBIT)

ITIL V4

Strong analytical and systems thinking skills

Understanding of cloud and AI platforms (Microsoft Azure is a plus)

Good documentation, presentation, and communication skills

Ability to work with multi-stakeholder environments

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

4.1 Enterprise Architecture & Governance

• Support enterprise architecture activities across application, data, integration, and infrastructure domains.

• Review solution designs, change requests, and vendor proposals against enterprise architecture standards and policies.

• Prepare and maintain architecture documentation, standards, principles, and compliance reports.

• Participate in architecture review boards, governance meetings, and technical review workshops.

4.2 Digital Transformation & IT Modernization

• Support digital transformation and IT modernization initiatives.

• Conduct technology research, benchmarking, and assessment studies.

• Support preparation of transformation roadmaps and architecture alignment assessments.

4.3 Solution Architecture & Integration

• Support high-level solution design and architecture assessments.

  Assist in translating business and operational requirements into technical solution concepts.

• Support system integration, scalability, and interoperability assessments.

4.4 Vendor & Demand Management

• Support coordination of vendor demos, technical workshops, and proof-of-concepts.

• Prepare technical evaluation reports and recommendations.

4.5 Stakeholder Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate delivery, operations, security, and vendors.

• Prepare executive reports, presentations, and architecture decision documents.

Skills

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

• Excellent academic record preferred.

Experience

• 0–2 years experience in:

  • Enterprise Architecture, Digital Transformation, IT Strategy, or Solution Architecture

  • OR strong internship / coop experience in architecture, IT governance, or digital transformation environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, COBIT)

• ITIL V4

• Strong analytical and systems thinking skills

• Understanding of:

  • Solution architecture and integration concepts

  • Cloud and AI platforms (Microsoft Azure is a plus)

  • IT governance and compliance

• Good documentation, presentation, and communication skills

• Ability to work with multi-stakeholder environments (Vendors, Internal Teams)