Enterprise Architect

SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices in Europe and an office in Mauritius. Our goal? We bring people solutions to life. So, companies of any size can turn Human Resources into a source of value for the business and the people in it. Our people solutions span the entire employee journey, from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding, and developing talent.

To achieve this, there is a strong need to build & integrate various software assets in such a way they bring a compelling value and seamless user experiences to our customers and their employees. This comes with the necessity to have a continuous up-to-date oversight and strategic management of all of our software assets, and this is where the Enterprise Architect role comes into play. As part of the Center of Excellence (CoE) Architecture and Security you’ll be in charge of maintaining the architectural oversight across the whole of the Products organization who’s focusing on the E2E product development activities for our software assets being used by our customers.

**What do we have to offer?**
- An attractive salary based on your experience and achievement. And the freedom to compose your personal benefit package.
- A dynamic environment: flexible working hours and working from home - everything is negotiable
- Learning opportunities: through an individual development plan and professional training
- Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field our you want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx

**What do you have to offer?**
- You have obtained a Master's degree.
- You have built at least 2-3 years of experience in Enterprise Architecture, with a focus on governance & repository management. Experience in working in a decentralized model is highly desirable.
- You have excellent understanding of enterprise architecture principles and best practices.
- You have strong organizational and process management skills.
- You have good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- You are proficient in architecture modeling tools and repository management systems.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- You have the ability to work effectively in a decentralized and collaborative environment.
- You hold certifications in enterprise architecture frameworks.
- You have experience with cloud architectures and technologies.
- You are familiar with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

**Which tasks can you expect?**
- 1. Architectural Governance Model development & maintenance_
- Develop, implement, and maintain the architectural governance framework to ensure alignment with business objectives and IT strategy.
- Establish and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.
- Facilitate architecture boards, committees & communities to ensure compliance and alignment across all projects.
- Create and manage processes for architectural decision-making, ensuring clear documentation and communication.
- Monitor and audit adherence to architecture governance policies, identifying and addressing gaps and inconsistencies.
- 2. Enterprise architecture repository management_
- Maintain the enterprise architecture repository - currently based on LeanIX - ensuring it is up-to-date, accurate, and accessible to all stakeholders.
- Develop and implement repository management processes, including data collection, maintenance and consultation
- Ensure the repository supports effective decision-making, planning, and analysis by providing comprehensive and reliable architecture documentation.
- Collaborate with Product & Portfolio teams to ensure the repository reflects current and future state architectures.
- 3. Federated governance model coordination_
- Establish and maintain processes for effective collaboration and two-way communication across decentralized product development teams (Tribes).
- Facilitate the integration of tribe-specific architectures into the overall enterprise architecture framework.
- Develop mechanisms to resolve conflicts and ensure coherence between different architectural domains and tribes.
- Provide guidance and support to Tribe architects, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide goals and standards.
- 4. Stakeholder engagement_
- Engage with relevant stakeholders across the organization to understand their needs and ensure the architectural framework supports business objectives.
- Conduct regular meetings and workshops to educate and update stakeholders on architectural initiatives and governance processes.
- Build strong partnerships with relevant business (portfolio, operations) and IT (development, operations) stakeholders
- 5. Continuous improvement_
- Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the architecture governance framework remains current and effective.
- Identify opportu