Enterprise Architect

Description

ABOUT US

Virtual Force (VF) is a software engineering company delivering high-quality technology solutions to clients across North America, Europe, and the Middle East. We specialize in custom software development, cloud solutions, and digital transformation. Our delivery teams work in agile, collaborative environments where coordination, communication, and accountability are central to every engagement.

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Enterprise Architect to join Virtual Force. The ideal candidate will have a strong technology background, hands-on experience in enterprise architecture, and a valid TOGAF certification. The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for aligning business objectives with IT strategy, designing enterprise-wide technology solutions, and ensuring that architecture standards and best practices are consistently followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and govern the organization's enterprise architecture framework.
• Align IT strategy and technology initiatives with business goals and organizational objectives.
• Design and document enterprise architecture across business, application, data, and technology domains.
• Evaluate current IT systems and recommend improvements to enhance scalability, security, and performance.
• Define architecture principles, standards, and governance processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, project teams, and technical leaders to deliver strategic technology solutions.
• Conduct architecture reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise standards and policies.
• Identify technology risks and provide mitigation strategies.
• Support digital transformation initiatives and modernization programs.
• Prepare architecture roadmaps, solution blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to solution architects and development teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• TOGAF Certification is mandatory.
• Minimum 3–4 years of relevant experience in Enterprise Architecture or a closely related architecture role.
• Strong technology background with experience in enterprise systems, cloud platforms, infrastructure, and application architecture.
• Good understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, governance, and best practices.
• Experience with cloud technologies (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of integration architectures, security frameworks, data architecture, and IT governance.
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and modern software development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to engage effectively with both technical teams and business stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in digital transformation initiatives.
• Knowledge of ITIL, COBIT, or other IT governance frameworks.
• Experience with architecture modeling tools such as ArchiMate, Sparx Enterprise Architect, or similar.
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills.