System Architect

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Design and define end-to-end system architecture for new and existing enterprise applications and infrastructure.
• Develop architectural blueprints, standards, and guidelines aligned with organizational goals.
• Evaluate current systems and identify areas for improvement, modernization, or migration.
• Lead technical discussions and provide architectural direction across development and infrastructure teams.
• Define integration patterns and ensure seamless interoperability between systems and platforms.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend their adoption where appropriate.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure design integrity.
• Review and approve technical designs submitted by development team.
• Ensure architecture complies with security, compliance, and regulatory standards.
• Document architecture decisions, patterns, and rationale using standard frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years in a system or enterprise architecture role.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (OCI, AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid infrastructure architecture.
• Deep knowledge of microservices, APIs, SOA, and integration architecture.
• Proficient in programming languages and frameworks, including .NET Core and React.js.
• Proficiency in architecture modeling tools such as ArchiMate, EA, or similar.
• Experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred Skills

• TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, or equivalent certifications are highly preferred.
• Experience with Oracle, SAP, or other ERP platforms.
• Familiarity with zero-trust security architecture principles.
• Background in real estate, construction, or development sector is an advantage.