Head Enterprise Architect - Technical Platforms

Key Responsibilities: 

Strategic Planning and Development: 

• Develop and maintain the technology platform architecture strategy and roadmap. 

• Ensure alignment of platform architecture with the organization’s business objectives and IT strategy. 

• Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance platform capabilities and performance. 

Architecture Design and Implementation: 

• Lead the design and deployment of robust, scalable, and secure technology platforms. 

• Ensure platforms adhere to enterprise architecture standards and best practices. 

• Oversee the integration of various platforms within the enterprise technology landscape. 

Leadership and Collaboration: 

• Lead and mentor a team of architects and engineers, promoting a collaborative and innovative culture. 

• Collaborate with IT leaders, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure the successful delivery of platform projects. 

• Provide expert guidance on technology platform architecture to various teams within the organization. 

Governance and Compliance: 

• Establish and enforce policies, standards, and guidelines for technology platform architecture. 

• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies for all platform solutions. 

• Conduct regular reviews and audits of platform architecture to ensure compliance and identify improvement opportunities. 

Continuous Improvement: 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in technology platform architecture, focusing on optimization and modernization. 

• Stay informed about the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies to maintain a competitive edge. 

• Implement best practices for platform performance tuning and optimization. 

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and 10+ years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a senior Enterprise Architecture role. 

• Proven experience leading technology platform architecture projects in large, complex environments. 

Technical Skills: 

• Deep understanding of platform architecture and engineering principles, patterns, and best practices. 

• Experience with a variety of technical platforms (e.g., APIM, Messaging Middleware, DevSecOps, Observability, Developer Portal or Experience Platform, etc ). 

• Proficiency in multi-cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their platform services. 

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture patterns and practices (e.g., , design patterns for microservices, loosely coupled architecture, DevSecOps practices, etc. ). 

Leadership and Soft Skills: 

•  Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire, guide teams and develop global teams 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. 

• Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• TOGAF 9 Enterprise Architecture Practitioner certification. 

• Experience with DevSecOps practices and tools. 

• Knowledge of security and compliance standards relevant to technology platforms. 

• Experience working within the financial services industry, ideally within an EA function within an investment management organization.