Technology Architect - Remote - Octopus by RTG

About the role

Requirements

• - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• - 10–15+ years of overall experience in Technology Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, or related technology roles.
• - Significant experience in defining and governing Technology Architecture within large and complex organizations.
• - Experience in banking or financial services is highly preferred.
• - Experience working in a SAMA-regulated environment is an advantage.
• - Strong experience in technology strategy, target architecture, and technology roadmaps.
• - Strong understanding of technology platforms, infrastructure, cloud, networks, and enterprise systems.
• - Experience assessing current technology landscapes and defining modernization strategies.
• - Strong knowledge of technology standards, principles, architecture governance, and technology lifecycle management.
• - Experience evaluating emerging technologies and making strategic technology recommendations.
• - Strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture and its relationship with Application, Data, Infrastructure, and Security Architecture
• - Strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• - TOGAF or other recognized Enterprise/Technology Architecture certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• - Define and maintain the Technology Architecture and target technology landscape.
• - Establish technology architecture standards, principles, and guidelines.
• - Define technology platforms and strategic technology capabilities.
• - Assess the current technology landscape against the target architecture.
• - Identify technology gaps, risks, dependencies, and modernization requirements.
• - Develop and maintain technology architecture roadmaps.
• - Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential business and technology value.
• - Ensure technology decisions align with Enterprise Architecture, standards, and target architecture.
• - Review and provide recommendations on technology selections for major initiatives.
• - Work closely with Application, Data, Infrastructure, Security, and Enterprise Architects.
• - Support technology modernization, transformation, and rationalization initiatives.
• - Provide technology architecture guidance for major strategic programs and initiatives.
• - Maintain technology architecture documentation, standards, models, and decision records.
• - Monitor compliance with approved Technology Architecture standards and principles.
• - Support architecture governance and provide recommendations for strategic technology decisions

Skills

• Technology Architecture
• Enterprise Architecture
• Technology Roadmaps
• Architecture Governance
• Technology Standards
• Cloud Infrastructure
• Networking
• Enterprise Systems
• Assessment of Technology Landscapes
• Modernization Strategy
• Strategic Technology Recommendations
• Stakeholder Management
• TOGAF (preferred)