Technology Architect

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Technology Architect to define and govern the organization’s technology architecture and target technology landscape. Responsibilities include establishing technology standards, principles, platforms, and strategic capabilities, assessing the current landscape, identifying gaps and modernization needs, developing technology roadmaps, evaluating emerging technologies, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture and business goals, collaborating with Application, Data, Infrastructure, and Security Architects, providing guidance for strategic programs, maintaining documentation and standards, and monitoring compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field
• 10–15+ years of experience in Technology Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, Infrastructure, or related technology roles
• extensive experience defining and governing Technology Architecture within large, complex organizations
• banking or financial services experience preferred
• experience in a SAMA‑regulated environment an advantage
• strong experience in technology strategy, target architecture, and technology roadmaps
• strong knowledge of technology platforms, infrastructure, cloud, networks, and enterprise systems
• experience assessing current technology landscapes and defining modernization strategies
• strong knowledge of technology standards, principles, architecture governance, and technology lifecycle management
• experience evaluating emerging technologies and making strategic recommendations
• strong understanding of Enterprise Architecture and its relationship with Application, Data, Infrastructure, and Security Architecture
• strong stakeholder management, communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills
• TOGAF or other recognized Enterprise/Technology Architecture certification preferred

Skills