Technology Enterprise Architect

DataFin Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A conservation organisation is seeking a Technology Enterprise Architect to design and implement scalable technology systems. The role focuses on aligning technology strategy with conservation objectives and managing hybrid-hosted systems across diverse environments. Candidates must have TOGAF certification, strong Azure expertise, and experience with APIs and data integration. Passion for sustainability and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success. This role is crucial for enabling unified data access and system interoperability in conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• Mandatory TOGAF certification with an advantage for BSc in Computer Science.
• 3–5 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect with hands-on Microsoft Azure expertise.
• Microsoft Azure certifications required: AZ-104, AZ-305, AZ-500, AZ-400.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture processes including system maintenance.
• Implement data governance frameworks across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure system stability and data pipeline management.

Skills

TOGAF certification

Microsoft Azure expertise

APIs knowledge

Data integration

Scripting (Python, SQL)

Education

BSc in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Data governance tools

Microsoft Purview

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

Our client is a mission-driven conservation organisation focused on the management and rehabilitation of protected areas across Africa. They are currently seeking a Technology Enterprise Architect which will be a pivotal role focused on designing and implementing integrated, scalable technology systems to support data-driven decision-making across diverse and remote operational environments. The organisation manages numerous protected areas across multiple countries, relying on a complex hybrid-hosted technology model that includes offline systems and varied connectivity challenges. The architect will ensure the alignment of technology strategy with conservation objectives, enabling unified data access and system interoperability across ecological, social, financial, and management platforms.

DUTIES

• Define and maintain enterprise architecture processes, including system maintenance, conformance management, and security oversight.
• Implement and manage data governance, loss prevention, and compliance frameworks across hybrid and cloud environments.
• Design and document system integrations, data flows, and architecture diagrams covering logical, physical, and virtual views.
• Establish monitoring, change control, disaster recovery, and redundancy protocols for all critical platforms.
• Collaborate with technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders to ensure clear ownership, system stability, and effective data pipeline management.
• Develop and enforce network standards, security configurations, and accessibility protocols for WAN, VPN, LAN, and offline systems.
• Review and optimize data engineering pipelines, error management procedures, and API integrations.
• Produce technical documentation, including system roadmaps, operational procedures, and architecture standards.

REQUIREMENTS

• TOGAF certification is mandatory; a BSc in Computer Science is advantageous.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as an Enterprise Architect in an organisation of comparable scale, with 3–5 years of hands‑on Microsoft Azure expertise.
• Microsoft Azure certifications required: AZ‑104, AZ‑305, AZ‑500, AZ‑400 (AZ‑204 optional). Additional certifications such as DP‑203 or DP‑300 are beneficial.
• Demonstrated portfolio of work across Data, Applications, Business, and Technology architecture domains.
• Proven ability to engage stakeholders, lead initiatives, and produce comprehensive technical documentation (e.g., BRS, FRS, TDD, SDK, DRP, BCP).
• Strong experience with APIs, data integration, cloud-based data storage, and scripting (e.g., Python, SQL).
• Practical knowledge of cybersecurity, data governance tools, and unified data platforms such as Microsoft Purview.

ATTRIBUTES

• Deep passion for conservation, sustainability, and environmental protection.
• Solution-oriented with a proactive and resilient mindset, capable of adapting to challenging and dynamic operational conditions.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and apply innovative approaches to complex system integration challenges.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, documentation, and knowledge sharing within a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.