Enterprise Architect

Location: Stuttgart, Germany 

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Architect with a strong background in integration and Oracle SOA to join our team. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions, with a focus on system integration and Oracle SOA technologies. The role requires a highly technical individual who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver robust technological solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architecture Design: Develop, maintain, and communicate the enterprise architecture, including system integration, data management, and infrastructure solutions.
• Technology Strategy: Collaborate with leadership to define technology strategy, develop architecture roadmaps, and assess new technologies for potential use.
• Solution Development: Design technical solutions for various business problems while ensuring alignment with long-term technology strategies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, business analysts, IT leaders, and development teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Technology Leadership: Serve as the technical lead on key initiatives, guiding the architecture and design efforts of multiple teams.
• System Integration: Design and manage the integration of systems, ensuring smooth interoperability and optimized performance across platforms.
• Risk Management: Identify technical risks related to solution architecture, recommend mitigation strategies, and maintain a risk management plan.
• Documentation: Create comprehensive architecture documentation, including logical and physical views, component diagrams, and integration flows.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 15+ years of experience in IT architecture roles, with a focus on enterprise architecture or solution design.
• Certifications (Optional): TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent enterprise architecture framework certification.
• Skills: Expertise in designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions across diverse platforms. Proficiency in Oracle SOA, microservices, API management, and system integration strategies. Experience with both on-premises and cloud-based applications and platforms. Solid understanding of Oracle Identity and Access Management, compliance, and data privacy best practices.

Onsite Requirement:

• The candidate must be available onsite at least 3 days a week in Stuttgart, Germany.