Enterprise Architect (9–12+ Years Experience)Job Title: Enterprise ArchitectExperience: 9–12+ YearsLocation: Riyadh, SaudiJob SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect to define and drive the organization's enterprise architecture strategy, ensuring technology investments align with business objectives. The ideal candidate will establish enterprise architecture principles, standards, target-state architectures, strategic roadmaps, and governance mechanisms while collaborating with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and maintain enterprise architecture strategies aligned with business goalsDefine enterprise architecture principles, standards, reference architectures, and governance processesDesign current-state and target-state architecture models and transformation roadmapsEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend strategic technology investmentsCollaborate with business leaders, solution architects, engineering teams, and project managers to ensure architectural alignmentConduct architecture reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise standards and governanceLead technology modernization, cloud adoption, and digital transformation initiativesPerform architecture impact assessments and provide technical guidance across projectsMentor solution architects and engineering teams on enterprise architecture best practicesMust Have SkillsExperience in Enterprise Architecture Principles AND Architecture Standards AND Target-State Architecture AND Technology Roadmaps AND Architecture Governance MechanismsEnterprise architecture frameworks: TOGAF OR Zachman Framework OR FEAF OR Gartner Enterprise ArchitectureArchitecture modeling: ArchiMate OR UML OR BPMN OR C4 ModelCloud platforms: AWS OR Microsoft Azure OR Google Cloud Platform (GCP)Architecture domains: Business Architecture AND Application Architecture AND Data Architecture AND Technology Architecture AND Security ArchitectureSolution Evaluation AND Technology Strategy AND Architecture Review AND GovernanceStrong understanding of Microservices AND API Architecture AND Event-Driven Architecture AND Integration PatternsExperience with DevSecOps AND CI/CD AND Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, strategic planning, and decision-making skillsGood to Have SkillsEnterprise architecture tools: Sparx Enterprise Architect OR LeanIX OR Bizzdesign OR Orbus Software OR MEGA HOPEXKnowledge of Kubernetes OR Docker OR OpenShiftExperience with Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) OR Domain-Driven Design (DDD)Familiarity with governance and service management frameworks: ITIL OR COBITExperience in digital transformation, cloud migration, application modernization, and enterprise integration initiativesKnowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as ISO 27001 OR NIST OR CIS ControlsRelevant certifications: TOGAF OR AWS Certified Solutions Architect OR Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert OR Google Professional Cloud ArchitectPreferred QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus9–12 years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or technology strategyProven experience defining enterprise architecture standards and leading enterprise-wide transformation initiativesStrong ability to align business strategy with technology strategy and influence executive stakeholdersExcellent analytical, communication, leadership, and mentoring skills