Job title : Enterprise Architect
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : December 22, 2024
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Job Summary: As an Enterprise Architect (Cloud), you will play a pivotal role in aligning business strategy with cutting-edge information technology solutions. You will design and implement enterprise-wide technology architectures, focusing on cloud solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support long-term business goals.
Key Responsibilities: Strategic Alignment: Analyze the business strategy and translate it into a comprehensive IT strategy that supports the organization's vision. Architecture Development: Design and develop enterprise-wide technology architectures, emphasizing cloud solutions, ensuring coherence, integration, and scalability. Governance and Standards: Establish and enforce architecture governance processes, principles, and standards to ensure consistency and compliance across IT projects. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with business leaders, project managers, and technical teams to understand requirements and communicate architectural visions effectively. Cloud Solutions Evaluation: Assess cloud solutions, emerging technologies, and industry trends to inform technology adoption and modernization strategies. Risk Management: Identify potential risks and contribute to risk management plans. Technical Due Diligence: Conduct assessments of new cloud business solutions and their impact on the IT landscape. Cost Management: Calculate total cost of ownership for cloud solutions and advise on cost-effective implementations. Architecture Maintenance: Maintain and mature the architecture capability in line with frameworks such as Zachman and TOGAF.
Qualifications: Education: BSc/BCom/BTech/BEng/Honours in Information Systems or Business. Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferred).
Experience: Minimum of 12 years in technology roles, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture and solution design. 3+ years of experience in cloud architecture and implementation, preferably on AWS and Azure. Proven experience in IT architecture governance principles and cloud security concepts.
Skills: Strong understanding of cloud concepts, including infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and serverless computing. Experience in hybrid and multi-cloud environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to provide cost estimates and design alternative solutions in response to cost increases.
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