Senior Enterprise Architect

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Comprehensive medical aid

Retirement fund benefits

Performance bonuses

Annual salary reviews

Continuous professional development

Generous annual leave

Access to modern office facilities in 

Employee wellness programs

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in George, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to lead the development and implementation of cohesive technology strategies. The role focuses on aligning IT architecture with business goals, integrating applications, data, infrastructure, and security.

The position offers hybrid work with in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, working with senior management to translate strategy into IT roadmaps and drive innovation across business units.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• 10+ years IT experience with at least 7 years in enterprise architecture.
• Experience developing and implementing enterprise-wide architecture strategies.
• Strong knowledge of business, data, application, and technology architectures.
• Familiarity with EA tools and TOGAF.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern tech stacks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder engagement abilities in a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise architecture framework and standards.
• Define IT architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate needs into architecture requirements.
• Design future-state architectures for scalable and secure capabilities.
• Evaluate new technologies to improve operations and competitive advantage.
• Oversee major IT projects' architecture and governance.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies.
• Promote best practices and guide project teams.
• Conduct architectural reviews and make improvement recommendations.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Strategic Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

TOGAF

Cloud Architecture

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent financial institution in George, Western Cape , is looking for a seasoned Senior Enterprise Architect to spearhead the development and implementation of cohesive technology strategies. This role is crucial for ensuring that the company's IT architecture aligns seamlessly with its overarching business goals, driving innovation and operational efficiency. The Senior Enterprise Architect will be responsible for defining the blueprint for the organization's technology landscape, encompassing applications, data, infrastructure, and security. This is a Hybrid position, offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility, allowing you to leverage the benefits of both. You will work closely with senior management and various business units to translate strategic objectives into actionable IT roadmaps. This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for an experienced architect seeking to make a significant impact within a reputable organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, standards, and principles.
• Define and govern the IT architecture roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technology trends.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT departments to understand needs and translate them into architectural requirements.
• Design future-state architectures for key business capabilities, focusing on scalability, security, and maintainability.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance business operations and competitive advantage.
• Oversee the architecture of major IT projects, ensuring adherence to established standards and governance.
• Identify architectural risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Promote architectural best practices and provide guidance to project teams and IT staff.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 7 years in an enterprise architecture role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide architecture strategies.
• Strong understanding of various architectural domains: business, application, data, and technology.
• Familiarity with EA tools and methodologies (e.g., TOGAF).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern technology stacks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in the financial services industry is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in a Hybrid work model.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Performance bonuses and annual salary reviews.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and training.
• Generous annual leave.
• Access to modern office facilities in George, Western Cape .
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Contribution to professional conferences and certifications.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Potential for career advancement within the organization.