Senior enterprise architect – java, aws, microservices

Job Title : Enterprise Architect

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary Enterprise Architect to lead the architectural strategy and technical direction across our product suite. This role is ideal for a senior technologist with 20+ years of experience in software and systems architecture, with a strong background in enterprise technologies, product development lifecycles, and scalable platform design.

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker and hands-on leader capable of aligning technology initiatives with business goals, driving innovation, and enabling secure, high-performance solutions for a rapidly evolving digital ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership : Define and lead the enterprise architecture strategy across the organization, focusing on building scalable, resilient, and secure software platforms.

Strategic Planning : Collaborate with executive leadership, product management, and engineering teams to translate business goals into actionable technology strategies.

Technology Oversight : Evaluate, recommend, and implement modern technologies, frameworks, and platforms that align with long-term product and business vision.

Systems Integration : Design robust integration strategies for third-party APIs, internal systems, and data platforms to ensure seamless interoperability and data flow.

Governance & Best Practices : Establish enterprise-wide architecture standards, design patterns, and governance processes to ensure consistency and quality.

Mentorship : Guide and mentor solution architects, domain architects, and technical leads across multiple teams to foster architectural excellence.

Innovation & Research : Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies in cloud computing, data engineering, AI / ML, and cybersecurity.

Key Qualifications

20+ years of experience in enterprise and / or solution architecture, with a proven track record of designing scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.

Deep expertise in modern architecture paradigms including microservices, event-driven architecture, API-first design, and cloud-native platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

Strong understanding of data privacy, security frameworks, and regulatory compliance across industries.

Proven leadership in designing enterprise systems that operate at scale with high availability, performance, and resilience.

Experience working in Agile and Dev Ops-driven environments.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a Chief Architect, Director of Architecture, or similar leadership role.

Advanced degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.

Experience with AI / ML, data platforms, digital transformation initiatives, or platform modernization is a plus.