Description:

Primary Tasks and Responsibilities

• Develop and safeguard the Enterprise Architecture, with a particular focus on Application Architecture, aligned with the new IT strategy and business objectives

• Lead the architectural aspects of the application transformation program, including rationalization, modernization, and potential migration of existing applications

• Define technical and functional roadmaps for the application landscape over the next 5 years

• Establish architectural guidelines and standards, and ensure their adoption and compliance across projects and Agile teams

• Coach System Architects and support them in applying architectural principles

• Act as a trusted advisor and connector between Business, IT Management, internal IT teams, and external partners

• Communicate complex architectural decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Technical Profile Requirements

• Deep knowledge of application architecture and transformation strategies

• Experience with complex application landscapes, rationalization, and transition to modern architectures

• Familiarity with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF and CSVLOD

• Knowledge of architectural concepts such as Domain Driven Design, Hexagonal Architecture, Process Automation, Data Mesh, Event Driven Architecture, Event Storming, Gartner TIME Model, and the 6R’s

• Experience with tools such as LeanIX, C4 diagrams, BPMN

Non-Technical Profile Requirements

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking

• Excellent communication skills

• Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor

• Experience in coaching and mentoring architects and senior engineers

• Ability to influence and drive change across the organization

Methodology/Certification Requirements

• Relevant certifications are a plus (e.g., TOGAF, SAFE)