Enterprise Architect

My client is recruiting for an Enterprise Architect to join the team on a permanent basis. This role can be working from Ireland (Hybrid / Remote) or Spain (Remote)

Job Responsibilities

• You will develop & own technology Strategies using experience in all Enterprise Architecture domains, including telephony, data, application, infrastructure, integration, security & business architecture
• You will drive definition, governance & enforcement of best practices of all aspects of enterprise architecture, utilising industry standards like eTOM, TOGAF, SOA, ITIL, SAFe & Principal Vendor recommendations
• Modernisation, standardisation & enterprise system integration of legacy systems & platforms using event-driven Microservices architecture
• You will develop technology roadmaps that include software, hardware & infrastructure elements aligned with future growth plans
• Engage & collaborate with internal teams & external clients and partners
• Develop plans & strategies for replacing legacy technology systems, including cloud migration solutions & roadmaps
• Establish the organisational, process & technological context (and architecture) that supports the adoption of emerging technologies
• Drive alignment to suitable technology & industry standards
• Demonstrate understanding of end-to-end systems & solutions, including the ability to understand & define software & hardware capacity requirements based on system or user requirements
• Conceptualise & translate innovations into end-to-end technical solutions
• You will identify technical gaps, opportunities, or inefficiencies in any area of architecture & the overall application development lifecycle & develop plans to close such gaps
• You will develop high-level product specifications with attention to system integration & feasibility
• Communicate system requirements to the architecture, development, testing & infrastructure teams ensuring
• Assist with solving technical problems when they arise
• Ensure the implementation of agreed architecture & infrastructure achieves business & technical objectives

Experience Required

• 15+ years practical experience in an ICT Architectural role with at least 10 years’ experience in architectural leadership, design authority, driving direction for Architecture teams within a technology-driven organisation
• Experience in driving Enterprise Architecture driving a Digital Transformation at leading Telcos for the End-to-End stack
• Architecture based on Genesys SIP Management Layer, & Interaction Routing, and IP SIP trunks for device solutions
• Experience in positioning Solutions to an executive audience
• Proven architecture, design, & implementation experience with large scale programmes
• Demonstrated experience communicating with executives and presenting materials to non-ICT stakeholders, & managing expectations
• Experience in developing IT Strategies that includes elements on aligning to the business strategy, Enterprise Architecture & departmental Operating Models
• Experience in the development of strategic ICT road maps, including the introduction of new systems & technologies and the decommissioning and migration of legacy systems
• Demonstrated ability to work through ambiguity to conceptualise & translate business requirements into end-to-end technical solutions
• Familiarity with multiple technologies & development languages (python, Angular) such as those from Microsoft, Oracle
• Experience in driving transformation road maps giving evolution of enterprise solution portfolios from as-is state to desired future digital state
• A track record of ownership of the architecture & design activities and outputs of projects
• Experience at providing technical leadership to project resources to meet project deadlines and ensure project objectives are met; Ability to review architecture designs to identify issues and risks, escalating them as needed.
• Ability to think strategically & develop long term plans, roadmaps, & ICT Strategies
• Innovative thinker with strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn new technology and ability to learn quickly.

Essential and Desirable Skills

• 15+ years practical experience in an ICT Architectural role with at least 10 years’ experience in architectural leadership, design authority, driving direction for Architecture teams within a technology-driven organisation

Educational Requirements

Computer Science Degree

Working Hours & Benefits

• Remote or Hybrid Working
• Healthcare
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Tax Saver Ticket Scheme
• Bike to Work Scheme