Lead/Enterprise Architect - IT Systems

Job Role

Wolters Kluwer requires Enterprise Architects to have a technical depth and breadth across multiple technical domains.You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable IT systems architecture. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, cloud technologies, Dev

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Ops, automation, and architectural principles.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end IT systems architecture that meets business objectives, scalability requirements, and security standards.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.

• Evaluate existing IT systems and propose enhancements or redesigns to improve performance, reliability, and scalability.

• Lead the implementation and deployment of IT systems, ensuring adherence to architectural principles, best practices, and industry standards.

• Conduct technical assessments and provide recommendations for technology selections including tools, software, and cloud services.

• Develop architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and technical guidelines, to facilitate system operations and maintenance.

• Stay updated on emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in IT architecture, and integrate relevant innovations into the company's systems.

• Actively pursue continuous education opportunities and demonstrate knowledge with IT certifications.

• Collaborate with IT teams, including developers, engineers, and operations staff, to ensure seamless integration and operation of IT systems.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior members of the IT team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

• Communicate progress of various initiatives to project stakeholders and management.

Job Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Management Information Systems, or a related field

• Preferred Architecture Certification: TOGAF, ARCHIMATE, ZACHMAN, etc.

Experience:

• More than 12 years IT Experience

• More than 5 year's experience within an Architecture Role

• At least 2 years leadership experience

• Recent experience within Architecture, Design and implementation of complex, highly available and highly scalable solutions

• Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, and proficiency in designing cloud-native solutions.

• Strong understanding of architectural principles, including modularity, scalability, reliability, and security.

• Developing complex business cases

• Proficiency in architectural modeling tools (e.g., Enterprise Architect, Visio) and familiarity with architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

Other Knowledge, Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

• AWS Certified Architect

• Azure Certified Architect

Soft Skills Required:

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Project management skills: financial/budget management, scheduling, and resource management

Seniority:

• Individual Contributor

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