Enterprise Architect

Alnafitha IT; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT firm in Riyadh is seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with at least 7 years in Smart Cities or Real Estate. The role demands designing and maintaining EA frameworks, reviewing solution architectures, and evaluating emerging technologies. TOGAF certification is required, and Arabic speaking is preferred. This position offers a chance to influence digital transformation and ensure governance compliance across projects.

Qualifications

• 7 years’ experience minimum, preferably in Smart Cities or Real Estate.
• TOGAF certification is mandatory.
• Preferred to be Arabic speaker.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain EA frameworks aligned with TOGAF standards.
• Review solution architectures to ensure alignment with enterprise standards.
• Evaluate emerging technologies for digital transformation.

Skills

Experience in Smart Cities

Understanding of IoT

Architectural governance

TOGAF certification

Ability to communicate complex concepts

Job description

1. Enterprise Architecture Development

• Design, develop, and maintain comprehensive Enterprise Architecture (EA) frameworks and artifacts aligned with TOGAF standards.
• Translate business strategies and requirements into scalable, secure, and future-proof architecture models.
• Ensure architectural consistency and integration across all business units and technology domains.

2. Solutions & Integration Review

• Review and assess solution architectures to ensure alignment with enterprise standards, governance, and long-term roadmaps.
• Validate integration patterns, data flows, APIs, and interoperability across enterprise systems.
• Provide architectural recommendations that enhance system efficiency, scalability, and performance.

3. Technology Strategy & Advisory

• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to guide digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide strategic advice to leadership on technology modernization, system upgrades, and innovation opportunities.
• Develop technology roadmaps aligned with organizational goals.

4. Governance & Compliance

• Establish and enforce architecture governance processes and standards.
• Conduct architecture assessments and ensure compliance with enterprise, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare documentation and reports for review by leadership and governance committees.

5. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with business stakeholders, solution architects, product owners, and development teams to ensure architectural clarity and alignment.
• Facilitate architecture workshops and design sessions with technical and business teams.
• Communicate complex architectural concepts in a clear and structured manner to both technical and non-technical audiences.

6. Quality Assurance & Risk Management

• Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure high-quality design and implementation standards across projects and programs.
• Support solution delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle to maintain architectural integrity.

Requirements

• Experience in Smart Cities and/or Real Estate industry, with proven understanding of industry-specific platforms, IoT, and digital infrastructure solutions.
• 7 years’ experience minimum (coming from Smart cities and Real estate industry is an advantage)
• Must be TOGAF certified
• Preferred to be Arabic speaker
• Ability to design and build EA artifacts
• Ability to review solutions architectures and integrations
• In-depth knowledge of latest technologies