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, DevSecOps, 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

Applicants may be required to appear onsite at a Wolters Kluwer office as part of the recruitment process.