Lead Architect – Digital & Cloud

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POSITION INFO:

A strategic role is available for a Lead Architect focused on Digital and Cloud solutions. The successful candidate will drive the future digital and cloud architecture vision across business units and processes. This role is suited to an individual who can deliver innovative, scalable solutions aligned with business strategy while collaborating across enterprise teams and technology partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain cloud and digital architectural strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Design architecture solutions that support digital transformation initiatives.
• Provide architectural leadership across multiple teams and initiatives.
• Guide development and alignment of digital and cloud roadmaps.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies into architectural designs.
• Offer subject matter expertise on digital ecosystems and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party vendors.
• Participate in quality assurance and architecture governance forums.
• Deliver thought leadership on best practices, frameworks, and patterns.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or similar.
• TOGAF certification required; AWS/Azure certifications advantageous.
• 10+ years’ experience in IT, with a strong focus on cloud architecture.
• At least 2 years in both digital and cloud architectural roles.
• Proficient in TOGAF, UML, and Archimate frameworks.
• Strong development background (Java/.NET) and DevOps exposure (Docker, Jenkins, GitHub).
• Experience with AWS services, including VPCs, Control Tower, IAM, GuardDuty, and monitoring tools.
• Familiar with modern SDLCs (Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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