Enterprise Architect

Percentage Job Functions 40% Architectural Documentation and Governance Develops and maintains comprehensive architectural documentation including system design specifications, technology reference architectures, and decision records - C4 Develops, recommends and communicates architectural standards, frameworks, and governance policies to guide enterprise technology decisions across all IS teams – C4 Creates technology selection criteria and approval processes; documents rationale for architectural decisions and technology recommendations – C4 Develops architectural reference models and best practices documentation to support consistent technology adoption across the organization – C4 Maintains current-state and target-state architecture documentation to support strategic planning and roadmap development – C4 Ensures scalability, reliability, and security of systems within budget – C4 35% Strategic Planning Architecture Roadmaps Develops multi-year architecture roadmaps and transition plans that guide implementation teams toward operational excellence – C4 Documents architectural vision and long-term technical direction; communicates strategic implications of technology decisions – C4 Analyzes business requirements and translates them into architectural specifications and design principles for cross-functional stakeholders – C4 Evaluates emerging platforms, tools, practices, and methodologies; documents analysis findings and recommends integration frameworks to enhance organizational architecture – C4 Develops cloud adoption plans and tactics and hybrid integration frameworks; designs cloud-based architectural solutions – C4 Develops proof-of-concepts using cloud platforms and integration tools; documents findings to evaluate suitability and recommend adoption strategies – C4 Maintains expertise in emerging technologies, platforms, and industry trends; documents strategic implications and provides recommendations for architectural evolution – C4 Provides thought leadership on emerging architectural patterns and technology trends relevant to enterprise strategy – C4 25% Technical Debt System Health Management Identifies, documents, and prioritizes technical debt across enterprise systems; develops remediation tactics and frameworks. Creates visibility into technical debt impact through documented assessments and risk analysis that inform strategic planning and resource allocation – C4 Develops frameworks that balance new feature delivery with technical health and long-term system sustainability – C4 Evaluates existing solutions and system architectures; documents findings and recommend architectural improvements C4 Provides guidance on technical problem resolution and systemic improvements across internal, cloud, and third-party systems – C4 Other duties assigned to meet the needs of the organization