Enterprise Architect
Join our client, a boutique financial services organisation committed to excellence and innovation.
As the Enterprise Architect in this newly created position, you will play a critical role in shaping the strategic architectural direction of their IT landscape.
With a focus on governance and a clear conceptual road map, you will ensure that technology decisions are seamlessly aligned with business strategy, paving the way for scalability, resilience, and unparalleled innovation.
Engage with stakeholders, transform complex ideas into actionable insights, and drive the adoption of modern architecture practices as you elevate the client’s brand to new heights.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience in enterprise or solution architecture roles (10+ years), with a minimum of 5 years in a senior capacity.
- Deep understanding of EA frameworks such as TOGAF and Zachman, along with modelling tools like Sparx EA.
- Expertise across business, application, data, and technology architecture domains.
- Ability to produce high-level conceptual and executive-level artefacts (e.g., roadmaps, capability maps).
- Strong governance design, risk management, and integration of architecture into delivery processes.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and adept at influencing at the C-suite level.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms, integration patterns, security protocols, and emerging tech trends.
- Familiarity with AI technologies and modern application architectures (e.g., microservices, API-first).
- Advanced communication skills in preparing executive-friendly materials and facilitating workshops.
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master’s degree or relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF) is a plus.
- Extensive experience in roles involving strategic architecture planning and implementation.
This is a unique opportunity to really shape the future here. You will work with an exceptional group of people on an amazing journey.
Apply to JP Browne for a confidential chat.
Please note, you will need to be base in New Zealand with a valid work visa to be considered for this opportunity.