Enterprise Architect

About the role:

We are seeking a highly experienced enterprise architect based in Ras Al Khaimah to define and drive our IT architecture strategy. This role will lead the design and governance of enterprise-wide solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and best practices. The successful candidate will leverage deep technical expertise in cloud, application, data, and integration architectures, underpinned by TOGAF methodology, and will shape long-term roadmaps and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints and frameworks in alignment with business strategy

Define and manage the IT roadmap, ensuring incremental delivery of architecture capabilities

Establish and enforce architecture governance, standards, and policies

Design and oversee cloud architecture solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and cost optimization

Architect application, data, and integration solutions to support business requirements

Ensure compliance with TOGAF and industry best practices across all architecture domains

Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into architecture deliverables

Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies to drive innovation

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field

12–18 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture or related roles

Proven mastery of TOGAF framework and enterprise architecture methodologies

Strong technical expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP), application architecture, data architecture, and integration patterns

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic IT roadmaps

Proven experience establishing architecture governance processes and standards

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

Preferred qualifications:

Master’s degree in computer science, business administration, or related discipline

TOGAF 9 certified and additional cloud certifications (AWS solution architect, Azure architect)

Experience in public sector or utility industries

Familiarity with cybersecurity architecture principles and practices

Hands-on experience with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps toolchains

Position details

Location: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Information technology (IT) / software

Experience required: 12+ years