Senior Enterprise Architect

About Position:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Enterprise Architect .The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing enterprise architecture vision, driving technology transformation, and ensuring alignment between business strategy and technology investments. This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in modern architecture practices, cloud platforms, and enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.

• Role: Senior Enterprise Architect
• Location: Hyderabad & Bengaluru
• Experience: 8 to 12 Years
• Job Type: Full Time Employment

What You'll Do:

• Define enterprise architecture vision, principles, standards, and technology roadmaps.
• Align business capabilities, processes, and technology investments with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Establish target-state architectures across Business, Application, Data, Security, and Technology domains.
• Conduct architecture assessments and define modernization and transformation strategies.
• Lead architecture review boards, governance processes, and technical decision-making forums.
• Design scalable, secure, resilient, and future-ready enterprise solutions.
• Drive adoption of Cloud-Native, Microservices, API-Led, and Event-Driven architectures.
• Define architecture frameworks, standards, reference architectures, and engineering guidelines.
• Evaluate emerging technologies including AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, Automation, and Digital Transformation platforms.
• Ensure compliance with security, regulatory, governance, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Conduct architecture risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with business leaders, product teams, engineering organizations, and executive stakeholders.
• Guide enterprise-wide technology transformation and digital modernization initiatives.
• Support solution architecture teams in delivering scalable and interoperable solutions.
• Drive enterprise technology innovation and continuous improvement.

Expertise You'll Bring:

• 8 to 12 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture, or Technology Leadership roles.
• TOGAF Certification (Mandatory).
• Proven experience defining and implementing Enterprise Architecture strategies.
• Strong expertise in Business, Application, Data, and Technology Architecture domains.
• Deep understanding of Cloud Architecture across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience designing cloud-native enterprise solutions.
• Strong expertise in Microservices Architecture and API-Led Integration patterns.
• Experience implementing Event-Driven Architectures and distributed systems.
• Strong understanding of Enterprise Integration, Security Architecture, and Governance frameworks.
• Experience conducting Architecture Assessments and defining modernization roadmaps.
• Proven leadership in Architecture Reviews, Governance Boards, and Technical Advisory functions.
• Experience with Enterprise Architecture frameworks, standards, and operating models.
• Familiarity with Digital Transformation, Automation, and AI-enabled business initiatives.
• Knowledge of AI, Generative AI, Agentic AI, and enterprise automation platforms.
• Strong understanding of Security, Compliance, Risk Management, and Regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
• Proven ability to influence technology strategy and business outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Experience mentoring architects, engineering leaders, and cross-functional teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Culture focused on talent development with quarterly growth opportunities and company-sponsored higher education and certifications
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
• Employee engagement initiatives such as project parties, flexible work hours, and Long Service awards
• Annual health check-ups
• Insurance coverage: group term life, personal accident, and Mediclaim hospitalization for self, spouse, two children, and parents

Values-Driven, People-Centric & Inclusive Work Environment:

Persistent is dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We invite applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and regardless of gender or gender preference. We welcome diverse candidates from all backgrounds.

• We support hybrid work and flexible hours to fit diverse lifestyles.
• Our office is accessibility-friendly, with ergonomic setups and assistive technologies to support employees with physical disabilities.
• If you are a person with disabilities and have specific requirements, please inform us during the application process or at any time during your employment

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