Enterprise Architecture Expert

aramco digital; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 449,000 - 563,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology corporation is seeking an Enterprise Architecture Expert to shape the future state of its technology landscape. The role involves analyzing and designing architectural blueprints that align with strategic objectives. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in IT, ideally in solution architecture, and possess strong analytical and communication skills. A Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields is preferred. The position is based in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, and offers opportunities to work on diverse technology challenges.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in IT, with roles in solution architecture, system design, or software development.
• Broad understanding of architectural domains including business, data, application, technology, and security.
• Experience applying architectural principles to solve complex business problems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the current state architecture across various layers.
• Develop target state architectures aligned with business strategy.
• Define and document enterprise architecture standards and guidelines.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Conceptual thinking

Familiarity with EA frameworks

Experience with cloud platforms

Education

Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

ArchiMate

Job description

About the Role:

As an Enterprise Architecture Expert, you will play a key role in defining the future state of our technology landscape. You will work across business and IT domains to analyze enterprise-wide systems, processes, and technologies, creating architectural blueprints and roadmaps that align with strategic objectives. Your focus will be on ensuring coherence, scalability, security, and efficiency across our diverse portfolio of applications, data assets, and infrastructure supporting our software products and operations.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze the current state architecture across business, data, application, and technology layers.
• Develop target state architectures and transitional roadmaps aligned with business strategy and technology trends.
• Define and document enterprise architecture standards, principles, patterns, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, and technical teams to ensure individual solutions adhere to enterprise standards.
• Conduct architecture reviews for major projects and initiatives, providing guidance and ensuring alignment.
• Identify opportunities for technology rationalization, consolidation, and modernization.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact and applicability to the enterprise.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the enterprise architecture repository.
• Communicate complex architectural concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Support the Enterprise Architecture governance process.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Preferred Master's degree or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT, including roles in solution architecture, system design, or software development.
• Broad understanding of architectural domains (business, data, application, technology, security).
• Experience applying architectural principles to solve complex business problems.
• Strong analytical, conceptual thinking, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with EA frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and modeling tools (e.g., ArchiMate).
• Experience with cloud platforms and modern architectural patterns (microservices, APIs, event-driven).