Enterprise Architect – Digital Transformation

Praxis Consultants; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company in Saudi Arabia is searching for an experienced Enterprise Architect. This role will focus on designing architecture solutions that align with the company's digital transformation strategy, requiring extensive knowledge of enterprise frameworks and cloud technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to collaborate with stakeholders and drive business-critical technology transformations.

Qualifications

• 15+ years IT experience, with 5+ years as an Enterprise Architect.
• Strong knowledge of frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, or Gartner.
• Proven ability to drive digital transformation in the insurance sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Define architecture standards and roadmaps for digital initiatives.
• Guide integration of legacy systems with new platforms.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud Architecture

APIs

Microservices

DevOps

Education

TOGAF Certification

Equivalent EA credential

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Guidewire

TCS BaNCS

Duck Creek

INSIS

Job description

Role Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Enterprise Architect to drive the Digital Transformation strategy for a leading Insurance company in Saudi Arabia. This role will be responsible for designing enterprise-wide architecture solutions that align with the company’s digital vision, business strategy, and regulatory framework.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks covering business, data, application, and technology layers.

• Define architecture standards, principles, and roadmaps for digital transformation initiatives.

• Work closely with business and IT stakeholders to align technology solutions with business goals.

• Evaluate and select platforms, tools, and solutions aligned with modernization efforts.

• Provide architectural governance and ensure adherence to enterprise architecture policies.

• Guide integration of legacy systems with new digital platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and performance.

• Support cloud adoption, API enablement, and data architecture modernization.

Key Requirements:

• 15+ years of IT experience with 5+ years as an Enterprise Architect, preferably in the insurance or BFSI domain.

• Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, or Gartner.

• Hands-on experience with digital platforms, cloud architecture (Azure/AWS/GCP), APIs, microservices, and DevOps.

• Proven ability to design and drive transformation across business and technology domains.

• Solid understanding of insurance operations, regulatory standards, and data privacy within the GCC.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have:

• TOGAF Certification or equivalent EA credential.

• Experience in core insurance platform modernization (e.g., Guidewire, TCS BaNCS, Duck Creek OR INSIS).

• Previous work experience in Saudi Arabia or the GCC.