Enterprise Architect

Role Overview

We need a proactive, hands-on Enterprise & DevOps Architect who will work across data & integration architecture, DevOps, and cloud strategy to drive modernization and scalability. Given our lean team structure, this role is a mix of strategic leadership and hands-on execution, working closely with engineering teams to implement best practices.

Our IT landscape consists of numerous legacy solutions, and while we are actively working on modernization, we lack overarching oversight and a clear architecture simplification approach. This role will play a pivotal role in defining and executing a unified architecture strategy to streamline and standardize our systems.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise & Integration Architecture

• Develop and execute the data & integration architecture strategy, ensuring seamless connectivity across legacy and modern systems.
• Design scalable integration frameworks and API strategies to facilitate interoperability between our customer portals, and partner systems.
• Define enterprise-wide data governance, security, and standardization practices.
• Lead the transition from legacy integration patterns to a modern, event-driven architecture.
• DevOps & Cloud Strategy

• Establish DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code , and automation.
• Architect and implement containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) for scalable deployments.
• Define and drive observability, monitoring, and incident response strategies.
• Partner with engineering teams to optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, cost, and security.
• Implement DevSecOps principles to ensure security is embedded in development and deployment processes.

Execution & Collaboration

• Work closely with engineering (outsourced, insourced) teams (no separate architecture team) to ensure best practices are followed in a hands-on manner.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Support vendor selection and management for critical technology implementations.
• Act as a technical leader and mentor to developers and engineers, fostering a high-performing team culture.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in enterprise, solution, or DevOps architecture roles.
• Strong expertise in integration architecture, APIs, event-driven architecture, and microservices.
• Proven track record in DevOps implementation, including CI/CD, automation, and cloud-native solutions.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP).
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and cloud automation.
• Experience working in lean, high-performance teams with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to drive technical strategy while actively executing solutions.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to bridge technical and business teams.