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Principal Architect - Enterprise Data Architecture

ZF Lifetec

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16-20 years

Chennai

1 vacancy

Principal Architect - Enterprise Data Architecture

ZF Lifetec

posted 1mon ago

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Job Description

Responsible for creating and maintaining a blueprint of the enterprise that guides technology investments, promotes efficiency, and ensures scalability and security. The EA collaborates with stakeholders at all levels to develop and maintain a cohesive architecture roadmap;
Support Principal Architect in creating the enterprise architecture strategy and vision to stakeholders;
Align technology decisions with business goals and objectives;
Define and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, principles, and guidelines;
Establish governance processes to ensure compliance with architectural standards;
Create and maintain a technology roadmap that outlines the evolution of the organizations IT landscape;
Identify and prioritize technology investments and initiatives;
Collaborate with project teams to provide architectural guidance and ensure projects align with the enterprise architecture;
Review and approve solution designs to ensure they adhere to architectural standards;
Analyze and map business processes to identify opportunities for technology optimization and automation;
Ensure that technology solutions support and enhance business processes;
Design integration strategies to enable seamless data flow across systems and departments;
Define data architecture standards, data governance, and data modeling practices;
Implement and enforce security and compliance requirements throughout the architecture;
Stay current with security threats and industry best practice;
Ensure proper documentation of all architecture layers in Architecture Mapping tools;
Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact on the enterprise;
Make recommendations for technology adoption or retirement;
Collaborate with business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors to promote alignment;
Communicate architectural decisions and their impact to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Your Profile

Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field;
16+ Years of experience in Enterprise Data Architecture;
Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or in a similar role;
Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman);
Proficiency in modeling and visualization tools (e.g., ArchiMate, UML);
Expertise in cloud computing, virtualization, and emerging technologies;
Familiarity with business process modeling and optimization;
Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills;
Ability to think strategically and analytically, with a focus on problem-solving;
Relevant certifications, such as TOGAF Certified Solutions Architect is a plus;
Key Performance Indicators: service speed of delivery; service Customer satisfaction; KPIs for positive Project Impacts:shorter timw; less budget; better quality; ZF Architecture Map Data quality, increase of strategy compliance & implementation ratio.

Why ZF LIFETEC?

Innovative Impact: Shape the future of safety with life-saving technology that truly matters.
Dynamic Workplace: Thrive in an agile, collaborative environment where every idea counts.
Culture of Excellence: Be part of a team with over 60 years of high standards and groundbreaking achievements.
Growth & Empowerment: Advance your career with strong support for personal and professional development

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

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