Enterprise Integration Architect

2 نوفمبر، 2022

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Enterprise Integration Architect | Enterprise IT | Dubai

Overview of the role

The Enterprise Integration Architect will be responsible for the design of the integration between software programs, applications, and third-party solutions, to meet the business requirements of the organization. The integration needs are primarily focused on connecting on-premises and cloud-based commercial software applications, such as ERP, CRM, CMS, etc. Also, responsible for developing and maintaining an application integration architecture blueprint for the organization.

Additionally, responsible for the design and maintenance of the target business architecture of the corporate solutions (e.g. Finance and HR)

What you will do

Application Integration:

Deliver the Enterprise Integration Architecture in Cloud and on-premises, identifying the platform landscape, Dev/Ops CICD & monitoring processes and the Integration Technology/tools Portfolio
Provide expert advice to project teams on use of integration technology, as well as system architecture, including integration best practices
Provide oversight in standards adherence through reviews of project work including detailed technical specifications and application integration code
Promote service re-utilization aiming to reduce the TCO of the integration solutions
Provide assurance that the integration solutions are adequately documented
Mentor the integration platform and development teams on the management and design of the Integration solutions

Enterprise Architecture:

Work with project teams in definition of requirements for integration strategies of their projects into the Enterprise Architecture
Maintain the Integration Service Catalog
Deliver integration designs for projects
Participate as a permanent member of the Solution Design Approval Forum to review & approve project design
Define and maintain Integration Patterns standards, best practices and guidelines
Contribute to the development of Architecture Principles.
Contribute to the design and development of Enterprise Target Architecture (ETA) in the context of Business & IT strategy.
Create Business Architecture / Capability Models, perform maturity assessment and create roadmaps for capability increments.
Define the data shared across the enterprise and the relationships between those data.
Impact Analysis of Demands and define the solution approach.
As part of RFIs (Request for Information) or RFPs (Request for Proposal) identify, assess, and recommend selection of new product and technology in line with the Architecture Principles and Business Requirements.
Assess Application Portfolio and recommend Applications for consolidation, retirement and timely upgrade leading to a cost optimal IT landscape.
Define Application & Technology Standards. Prepare roadmaps for technology and products supporting the strategic implementation plan.
Perform research on emerging technologies and recommend usage of the same to address existing business capability gaps.
Undertake new technology/solutions introduction and related Proof of Concepts (POCs) / Proof of Technology (POT).
Lead scoping, integration designs and workshops with the Business/IT stakeholders to support business strategies.
Carry out Architecture assessments and provide recommendations / options (point-of-view).
Participate / Coordinate in Enterprise Architecture governance activities.
Maintain the Enterprise Architecture Repository.

المهارات

Required skills to be successful

Must be an expert in Enterprise Integration Architecture, Business Capability Modelling, Application Portfolio Rationalization
Advanced skills in Solution Architecture, Software Development, Business Process Design and Risk Management
Must be proficient in IT Security Management, Infrastructure and Technology, IT Project Management, Sourcing and Procurement, IT Quality Assurance and IT Vendor Management

About the team

The role will report to the Chief Enterprise Architect and will be based in Dubai Festival City.

What equips you for the role

Master’s Degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering
15 years Enterprise Architecture experience; 8+ years of experience in designing integration solutions
Knowledge of API Gateways, Enterprise Service Busses, Messaging Queues, Managed FTP solutions
Expert knowledge of common system integration methods and technologies including Web services, SOAP, JSON, XML Schema Definition (XSD), Extensible Markup Language (XML), Business process automation and orchestration tools and software
Enterprise Architecture accreditation e.g. TOGAF
Excellent understanding across architecture domains – Business, Data, Application and Technology Architecture
The ability to visualize and create high-level architecture models / artifacts
Experience in Enterprise Architecture Toolsets (preferably ABACUS) including modelling, maintaining repository, creating & publishing viewpoints to stakeholders
The ability to apply architectural principles to business solutions
Experience in carrying out architecture assessments and provide recommendations
Experience in performing market research & evaluate Emerging Technologies to address existing gaps or recommend new opportunities
Exceptional communication skills and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the organization; this includes written and verbal communications as well as visualizations