Enterprise Integration Architect

Job Description

Enterprise Integration Architect | Enterprise IT | DubaiOverview of the roleThe Enterprise Integration Architectwill be responsible for the design of the integration between software programs, applications, and third-party solutions, to meet the business requirements of the organization. The integration needs are primarily focused on connecting on-premises and cloud-based commercial software applications, such as ERP, CRM, CMS, etc. Also, responsible for developing and maintaining an application integration architecture blueprint for the organization.Additionally, responsible for the design and maintenance of the target business architecture of the corporate solutions (e.g. Finance and HR)What you will doApplication Integration:

• Deliver the Enterprise Integration Architecture in Cloud and on-premises, identifying the platform landscape, Dev/Ops CICD & monitoring processes and the Integration Technology/tools Portfolio
• Provide expert advice to project teams on use of integration technology, as well as system architecture, including integration best practices
• Provide oversight in standards adherence through reviews of project work including detailed technical specifications and application integration code
• Promote service re-utilization aiming to reduce the TCO of the integration solutions
• Provide assurance that the integration solutions are adequately documented
• Mentor the integration platform and development teams on the management and design of the Integration solutions

• Work with project teams in definition of requirements for integration strategies of their projects into the Enterprise Architecture
• Maintain the Integration Service Catalog
• Deliver integration designs for projects
• Participate as a permanent member of the Solution Design Approval Forum to review & approve project design
• Define and maintain Integration Patterns standards, best practices and guidelines
• Contribute to the development ofArchitecture Principles.
• Contribute to the design and development ofEnterprise Target Architecture(ETA) in the context of Business & IT strategy.
• Create Business Architecture / Capability Models, perform maturity assessment and create roadmaps for capability increments.
• Define the data shared across the enterprise and the relationships between those data.
• Impact Analysis of Demands and define the solution approach.
• As part of RFIs (Request for Information) or RFPs (Request for Proposal) identify, assess, and recommend selection of new product and technology in line with theArchitecture Principlesand Business Requirements.
• Assess Application Portfolio and recommend Applications for consolidation, retirement and timely upgrade leading to a cost optimal IT landscape.
• Define Application & Technology Standards. Prepare roadmaps for technology and products supporting the strategic implementation plan.
• Perform research on emerging technologies and recommend usage of the same to address existing business capability gaps.
• Undertake new technology/solutions introduction and related Proof of Concepts (POCs) / Proof of Technology (POT).
• Lead scoping, integration designs and workshops with the Business/IT stakeholders to support business strategies.
• Carry out Architecture assessments and provide recommendations / options (point-of-view).
• Participate / Coordinate in Enterprise Architecture governance activities.
• Maintain the Enterprise Architecture Repository.

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