The Role
Define and execute enterprise technology architecture strategy across application, platform, infrastructure, integration, data, and cloud domains. Establish architecture standards, governance frameworks, review boards, and operating models while guiding modernization, microservices, API-driven systems, Azure cloud adoption, data platforms, AI/GenAI, automation, security, and cost optimization. Partner with business, product, engineering, and senior leadership to align technology decisions with business value, scalability, compliance, and innovation.
Summary Generated by Built In
We are seeking a forward-thinking Enterprise Architect who will define and drive the technology architecture strategy across the organization, with the ability to scale across application, platform, and infrastructure domains as the ecosystem evolves. This role will act as a bridge between business strategy and technology execution, ensuring alignment, scalability, governance, and innovation enablement across enterprise systems.
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Architecture & Strategy
- Define and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy
- Establish architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks
- Drive technology decision-making across business units and platforms
- Align architecture with ROI² goals (Return on Investment + Return on Impact)
Multi-Layer Architecture Ownership
- Provide leadership and gradually scale into:
Application Architecture
- Define application landscape, integration patterns, and modernization roadmap
- Lead transition from:
- Monolithic → Microservices / API-driven architectur
- Ensure scalability, modularity, and reusability
Platform Architecture
- Design and govern platform-based ecosystems (data, AI, ESG platforms, etc.)
- Drive “Tools → Platform” transformation
- Enable:
- Reusable services
- Shared capabilities
- Developer productivity
Infrastructure / Cloud Architecture
- Help execute cloud strategy (Azure)
- Ensure:
- Scalability
- Security
- Cost optimization (FinOps)
- Architect cloud-native and hybrid environments
Integration & Data Architecture
- Define enterprise integration patterns (API, event-driven, middleware)
- Lead data architecture for:
- Data platforms / lakehous
- Governance and lineage
- Enable data-as-a-product mindset
Governance & Operating Model
- Establish architecture governance frameworks
- Build and manage:
- Architecture Review Board (ARB)
- Design authority forums
- Ensure:
- Compliance
- Risk mitigation
- Standardization
Innovation & Emerging Technologies
- Evaluate and enable adoption of:
- AI/GenAI platforms
- Data Framework/platforms
- ETL/Data Pipelines
- Integration Platforms
- Automation frameworks
- Drive controlled innovation with guardrails
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with:
- Business leaders
- Product teams
- Engineering teams
- Act as trusted advisor to senior leadership (CTO, Head of Data & Innovation, Head of Infrastructure & Chief Product Officer)
Key Capabilities & Skills
Core Architecture Skills
- Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or equivalent)
- Strong understanding of:
- Application architecture o Platform engineering
- Cloud infrastructure (Azure)
- Experience in API-first and event-driven architectures 2
- Model Driven Engineering
- Metadata & Cataloging
Technology Expertise
- Cloud: Azure (must have), AWS, GCP
- Data: Lakehouse, Data platforms, ETL/ELT, governance
- Integration: APIs, microservices, middleware
- DevOps: CI/CD, automation pipelines
- Security: Enterprise-grade security and compliance models
Strategic & Leadership Skills
- Ability to translate business strategy into architecture
- Strong decision-making and trade-off analysis
- Experience working in complex, global enterprise environments
- Proven experience in scaling platforms and ecosystems
Experience Required
- 12–18+ years in technology roles, with:
- 5+ years in enterprise / solution architecture roles
- Experience in:
- Digital transformation programs
- Platform-based product development
- Large-scale system integration
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s/master’s in engineering, Computer Science, or related field
- Certifications (preferred):
- TOGAF
- Azure Solution Architect Expert
- Cloud certifications (AWS/GCP)
About
Our commitment to building and maintaining a diverse workforce Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating across 22 countries and 44 office locations with offices in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Netherlands, the Philippines, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the UK, and the US. We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to your application process, or need this job advert in a different format, just let us know and we’ll be happy to help.
Skills Required
- 12-18+ years in technology roles
- 5+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles
- Experience with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or equivalent
- Strong application architecture knowledge
- Strong platform engineering knowledge
- Cloud infrastructure experience with Azure
- Experience with API-first and event-driven architectures
- Experience with digital transformation programs
- Experience with platform-based product development
- Experience with large-scale system integration
- Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related field
- Azure Solution Architect Expert certification
- TOGAF certification
- AWS or GCP cloud certifications
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The Company
What We Do
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. We seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, companies, and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. The company combines the reach of big professional services groups with the deep expertise of boutiques. Anthesis has clients across industry sectors from corporate multinationals such as Reckitt Benckiser, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face and Target, and also supports early-stage companies through Anthesis Ventures. The company brings together 1250+ experts with 45 offices located in 23 countries including Andorra, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, Belgium, the Netherlands, the Philippines, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
