OverviewWe are looking for a highly experienced Enterprise Architect to join our consultancy team.
With experience in the retail franchise sector, you will partner with a prestigious global retail client to lead the architectural strategy and governance for a franchise solution.
ResponsibilitiesDefine strategic technical direction and provide technical oversight at programme level.Establish and govern architecture practices, ensuring alignment with long-term business and technology objectives, and technical implementation.Establish architecture review boards, governance frameworks and technology roadmaps.Ensure compliance with industry standards, security policies and regulatory requirements.Engage with 3rd party vendors to ensure technical alignment.Act as a technical advisor to executive stakeholders, translating business needs into technical solutions.Collaborate with architects and engineering teams to ensure high quality implementation and technical alignment with strategic solutions.QualificationsBS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.Certified in a relevant Enterprise Architecture framework e.g.
TOGAF.Cloud certifications an advantage.Essential skillsExcellent client-facing skills.People management skills - introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other, encouraging mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventions.Teamwork and emotional intelligence.Good self-management – continuous performance is both an objective and a mindset.Has an innovative approach – a bold thinker and doer, matching creativity with vigilance.High value on openness and transparency.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Experience10+ years of experience in an enterprise architecture or solution architecture role.Experience in Enterprise and cloud solutions with strong understanding of systems.Strong expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks like TOGAF.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.Able to clearly and persuasively present complex information to senior stakeholders (including C-Suite), effectively influencing decisions and strategic direction.Deep understanding of integration patterns, microservices, APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).Hands-on experience with data security, compliance, and governance in a retail environment.Strong background in third-party vendor management and contract negotiations.Hands-on experience with Microservices, APIs and Azure/AWS advantageous.BenefitsAt Expleo, we are committed to providing a competitive salary and substantial benefits offering with unique wellbeing, financial and employee recognition programmes.
We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive culture and offer a variety of family friendly policies and enhanced leave to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
By providing significant learning and development opportunities, we encourage individual growth and success throughout your career with us.
Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges.We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects.Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses.Competitive company benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, birthday hampers and much more!Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and question the status quo."We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age."
At Expleo, we understand that many people experience impostor syndrome throughout their lifetime, please do not let this discourage you from applying for this role.
Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes all CVs and will consider your application in line with the values, requirements and role competencies.
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