Enterprise Architect
The Role: We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to join our IT team. This is a challenging and rewarding role that will allow you to make a significant impact on the development of our technology strategy.
About the Job
This is a senior leadership role that requires a high level of technical expertise, business acumen, and communication skills.
You will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of large-scale technology projects, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.
Your focus will be on driving innovation, improving efficiency, and enhancing customer experience through the effective use of technology.
You will also be responsible for ensuring that all technology solutions meet the highest standards of quality, security, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the design and architecture of stream specific applications so they adhere to the overall organisational goals, principles and standards as well as industry best practices.
* Analyse existing business processes and workflows, identifying opportunities for optimisation and collaborating with business and IT teams to implement improvements.
* Advocate for a cohesive, enterprise-wide approach to technology investments that supports scalability, cost-efficiency, and long-term alignment with business goals.
* Ensure that agreed best practices, governance standards, and legal and regulatory compliance requirements across the technology ecosystem are followed, collaborating with compliance and risk management teams as needed.
* Work with security, governance and product teams to implement security best practices and ensure regulatory compliance within applications.
* Document all application architecture design and analysis work.
* Ensure technology and delivery approaches are aligned between delivery teams and with the overall IT and Architecture strategies.
* Represent IT interests when working with the BDO Network and 3rd party suppliers.
About You
We're looking for someone with a proven track record of delivering successful greenfield and migration projects in a product orientated organisation.
You should have experience in designing and deploying products utilising vendor-hosted SaaS platforms and Azure PaaS resources.
Familiarity with cloud and hybrid architectures, integration tools and technologies (e.g., APIs, ESBs, iPaaS), and knowledge of security, compliance, and data governance best practices in an enterprise setting would be advantageous.
You'll need exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills, to a range of audiences.
Demonstrated ability in technology partner management practices, including the ability to lead vendors/partners in defining architectures, would be a plus.
Excellent analytical and technical skills, excellent planning and organisational skills, and a strong understanding of practice management software systems (e.g., CMS, ERP, Finance, and Marketing automation tools) and their integration points would be beneficial.
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth.
You'll have the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about technology and committed to delivering exceptional results.
We're committed to agile working and offer flexible arrangements that allow you to achieve a better work-life balance.
We're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture and offer regular feedback, coaching, and mentoring opportunities to help you develop your skills and career.
With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at our organisation.