Enterprise Architect

iMerit is seeking an enterprise architect to develop and maintain a holistic view of iMerit’s technology landscape and provide the insights needed to make procurement, design and implementation decisions that drive down the total cost of ownership of iMerit’s information systems portfolio while increasing its relevance, value and eciency. This role involves designing enterprise-wide systems, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and security, and guiding digital transformation initiatives. REPORTING STRUCTURE Reports to the Chief Infrastructure and Information Security Officer (CIISO) or equivalent senior IT executive. LOCATION: INDIA KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE DEVELOPMENT ● Design, document and maintain an enterprise architecture framework that aligns with business goals and technology strategies. ● Develop target architecture models and roadmaps for business, data, application, and infrastructure domains. ● Ensure architecture meets data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory requirements. ● Evaluate and recommend new technologies, platforms, and tools to support enterprise growth and innovation. INFORMATION SYSTEM PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT ● Conduct system portfolio analysis to identify redundancies, risks, and opportunities for consolidation or modernization. ● Facilitate decision-making on technology initiatives through business cases and impact assessments that include total cost of ownership, system scalability, security, interoperability and return on investment. ● Identify and manage risks related to technology dependencies and obsolescence. ● Prioritize system enhancement, replacement or retirement initiatives in a manner that balances short-term needs with long-term IT strategy and enterprise goals. GOVERNANCE AND RISK MANAGEMENT ● Collaborate with stakeholders to define IT strategy, architecture principles, and technology standards. ● Lead governance processes for architectural compliance, investment prioritization, project alignment ● and enterprise system implementation from selection and implementation to retirement. ● Identify risks related to architecture decisions and propose mitigation strategies. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADERSHIP ● Serve as a liaison between iMerit business units and IT to ensure mutual understanding and alignment. ● Work with product managers and engineering leads and provide guidance for solution design, integration, and release. ● Support enterprise-wide digital transformation, AI-enablement, and data governance initiatives. PERFORMANCE MONITORING AND REPORTING ● Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for architecture effectiveness and portfolio performance. ● Track progress against architectural roadmaps and system modernization plans. ● Report on system health, usage, cost, and alignment with business outcomes. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS ● Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field, master’s degree preferred. ● Certifications such as TOGAF, PMP, ITIL, and advanced AWS and GCP certifications are a plus. ● 8+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, systems analysis, or IT portfolio management. ● Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and IT governance practices. ● Experience with system portfolio management tools and techniques. ● Knowledge of modern technologies including cloud computing, SaaS, artificial intelligence including agentic and generative AI, data platforms, and integration patterns. ● Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, data architecture, and DevOps practices. ● Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation projects. ● Experience in the use of AI to streamline business processes and improve system effectiveness ● Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. Show more Show less