Senior Technical Architect
Reporting to: IT Director
* Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Architect to lead the design and implementation of strategic technology initiatives, ensuring IT systems align with business objectives.
* This senior role will be instrumental in major projects, including the consolidation of Dublin offices into a single campus and the replacement of the current SAP ECC 6 Practice Management system with a modern alternative to support digital transformation.
* The successful candidate will work closely with technical teams and senior stakeholders, providing architectural leadership and ensuring seamless integration of technology solutions across key business areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Technology Architecture Oversight
* Define the overall architecture for systems and applications, covering software tools, databases, release management, and infrastructure.
* Evaluate and recommend suitable technologies, tools, and platforms to align with business objectives.
* Ensure the architecture supports performance, scalability, and future growth.
* Assess if current applications and platforms align with the firm’s transformation vision.
Stakeholder Communication
* Present and explain the recommended technology stack, including cloud deployment strategies, programming tools, and databases.
* Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions.
* Communicate technical proposals clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
* Mediate technical discussions and align expectations among different teams.
Technical Leadership
* Guide development and infrastructure teams to adhere to architectural standards and best practices.
* Resolve technical issues and ensure smooth integration between different teams and systems.
* Ensure compliance with industry regulations and best security practices.
* Implement best practices for system optimization, scalability, and supportability.
* Oversee all technology touchpoints across the organization.
* Stay updated on emerging technologies and recommend improvements for system efficiency.
Project Management & Performance Optimization
* Develop and maintain technical roadmaps for all key systems.
* Implement monitoring and performance strategies to enhance system efficiency.
* Lead the adoption of new technologies and ensure adherence to best practices.
* Identify and mitigate architectural risks.
* Contribute to the project budgeting process.
Key Competencies:
* Proven experience leading end-to-end technology architecture implementations at small, medium, or large enterprises.
* Strong understanding of diverse data technologies and architecture best practices, with the ability to translate business needs into technical solutions (SAP and non-SAP data objects).
* Knowledge of the Professional Services industry and core business processes (e.g., Hire to Retire, Procurement, Project Systems).
* Expertise in operating systems, Kubernetes, Containers, and Docker in cloud environments.
* Strong grasp of cloud computing, system design, and programming languages for cloud-native applications (SAP BTP, Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, AliCloud).
* Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
* Understanding of Enterprise Architecture tools (e.g., SAP LeanIX or TOGAF-based tools).
Qualifications & Experience:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
* 8–10 years of experience as a Technical Architect or similar role, with a strong background in system design and architecture.
* Strong communication and presentation skills, with experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders.
* Knowledge of cloud platforms and DevOps practices.
* Hands-on experience with SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) and its integration with other cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, GCP, AliCloud).
* TOGAF or AWS certification is highly desirable.
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