Enterprise Architect

• Define and document end-to-end enterprise technology architecture covering applications, platforms, infrastructure, and system integrations
• Translate business and technical requirements into scalable, secure, resilient, and maintainable enterprise solutions
• Design and drive cloud-native and hybrid architectures aligned with the Banks cloud-first strategy
• Ensure all architectural solutions comply with enterprise standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with the Enterprise Architecture Consultant to evolve and strengthen the Banks enterprise architecture framework
• Assess existing systems, platforms, and infrastructure to identify gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities
• Contribute to the development of architecture standards, design patterns, reference architectures, and technology guidelines
• Participate in enterprise-level architecture planning, governance, and decision-making forums
• Define enterprise integration strategies including APIs, middleware, messaging, service orchestration, and event-driven architectures
• Support decisions related to enterprise platforms, shared services, and reusable technology components
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure integration designs are practical and implementable
• Lead technology assessments and product evaluations covering cloud platforms, development frameworks, integration tools, and infrastructure solutions
• Provide architectural input into solution selection, vendor evaluations, and proof-of-concept initiatives
• Work closely with business analysts, product owners, developers, infrastructure teams, and security teams to ensure solutions meet business and technical objectives
• Clearly communicate architectural options, risks, and trade-offs to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Produce enterprise solution and architecture design documents for assigned initiatives
• Conduct architectural reviews and participate in governance, planning, and mentoring activities
• Deliver integration architectures, platform assessments, and technical recommendations
• Develop enterprise architecture artefacts, cloud-first strategy documents, and technology reference models

Requirements

• Bachelors degree and Masters degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT with at least 5 years in software design, development, and enterprise or solution architecture roles
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex software systems including cloud-native or cloud migration initiatives, preferably within the banking domain
• Strong understanding of application architecture, system integration, and infrastructure across on-premise, cloud, and hybrid environments
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Strong understanding of APIs and enterprise integration technologies
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and modern SDLC practices
• Familiarity with architectural styles such as microservices, service-oriented architecture, layered architecture, and event-driven architecture
• Direct exposure to banking environments, processes, and software design practices
• Exposure to enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman
• Experience with modeling techniques and tools such as ArchiMate or UML
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in evolving and ambiguous environments
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across business and IT teams
• Strong interest in enterprise architecture and strategic technology planning
• Systems-thinking mindset with the ability to understand enterprise-wide technology impacts
• Curiosity, adaptability, and willingness to learn within a consulting-led mentorship model
• Passion for cloud computing, digital transformation, and scalable enterprise platforms

Originally posted on Himalayas