Solutions Architect / Enterprise Architect
In this role, you will be responsible for designing and governing end-to-end solution architectures for IT and digital solutions within a complex offshore, EPC, Oil & Gas engineering environment. You will translate business requirements into secure, scalable and supportable IT solutions using Microsoft Azure, cloud-native technologies, API management and modern integration platforms.
With enterprise architecture frameworks and asset intensive engineering and digital solution tools. In this asset heavy industry, the focus is on the design, construction, operation and maintenance of large physical assets and the associated engineering and processing systems,
You will be working closely with business stakeholders, IT project managers and technical delivery teams, you will ensure architectural quality, promote the reuse of existing solutions and support the successful delivery of multiple projects.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and document end-to-end solution architectures covering applications, data, integrations, infrastructure and security.
- Evaluate SaaS solutions, cloud platforms and vendor designs against architecture, security, integration and compliance requirements.
- Ensure compliance with architecture standards and governance frameworks, documenting architectural decisions, risks and deviations.
- Design solutions using Microsoft Azure and contribute to technology assessments, proof-of-concept activities and RFI/RFP processes.
- Advise stakeholders and delivery teams, facilitate architecture workshops and promote standardization and reuse of architecture components.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering or a related field; a relevant master’s degree is preferred.
- Proven experience as a Solution Architect in complex, multi-project environments, preferably within offshore, EPC or engineering organizations.
- Experience with Microsoft Azure architecture, cloud-native solutions, API management and modern integration patterns
- Strong analytical and communication skills and experience in architecture governance are required.
