At the VP grade, the Enterprise Architect (EA) plays a critical leadership role in shaping the organization's overall technology vision and strategy. This role bridges business objectives with technology execution, ensuring that the company's digital transformation initiatives are future-ready, scalable, and aligned with enterprise goals.

The EA drives end-to-end technology transformation, overseeing the architecture of platforms, products, and solutions while guiding teams across functions like Agile, DevOps, full-stack development, and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities :

1. Technology Strategy & Vision :

- Define and drive the enterprise-wide architecture roadmap, aligning with business goals.

- Lead adoption of new tech stack and ensure smooth product integration across platforms.

- Ensure scalability, security, and resilience in enterprise solutions.

2. Digital & Agile Transformation :

- Act as a Transformations Agile Coach, enabling teams to adopt SAFe / Agile frameworks.

- Redefine and streamline the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC/EDLC) processes to make them agile, efficient, and business-driven.

- Promote DevOps-first culture with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and continuous delivery.

3. Tech Modernization & Integration :

- Spearhead modernization of legacy systems into cloud-native, API-driven architectures.

- Integrate diverse business products, platforms, and technologies into a unified architecture.

- Introduce emerging technologies (AI/ML, microservices, serverless, data-driven solutions) where applicable.

4. Leadership & Stakeholder Management :

- Collaborate with business leaders, product heads, and technology teams to align architecture with enterprise outcomes.

- Mentor engineering leaders, solution architects, and technical managers to drive best practices.

- Act as a strategic advisor to the C-suite on technology investments and modernization.

5. Governance & Risk Management :

- Define enterprise architecture standards, guardrails, and governance processes.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and operational risk frameworks.

- Measure ROI of technology initiatives and drive cost optimization.

Required Skill Set :

Architecture & Development :

- Full-stack engineering expertise (front-end, back-end, APIs, databases).

- Deep understanding of DevOps tools, practices, and automation.

- Strong command over EDLC/SDLC methodologies.

- Cloud-native architecture, microservices, containers (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Transformation & Modernization :

- Proven track record in technology modernization programs.

- Product integration across large, complex ecosystems.

- Leading adoption of new tech stacks with minimal disruption.

Leadership & Agile Coaching :

- Experience as a Transformation/Agile Coach at enterprise scale.

- Ability to drive cultural change towards Agile and DevOps mindsets.

- Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence at VP and CxO levels.

Soft Skills :

- Strategic thinking with execution orientation.

- Strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.

- Mentorship and team-building capabilities.