The Senior Information Systems Architect is a key leadership role responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and efficient information systems to meet the dynamic needs of an organization. This position requires deep technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality IT solutions.
#### Key Responsibilities
1. **Architectural Design and Implementation**
- Lead the design and development of complex information systems architecture that aligns with the organization’s strategic goals.
- Develop and maintain architectural blueprints, roadmaps, and standards.
- Ensure the architecture supports scalability, security, and high availability.
2. **Technical Leadership**
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior architects, developers, and other IT professionals.
- Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to incorporate best practices into the architecture.
3. **Project Management**
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to budget constraints.
- Collaborate with project managers to align architecture goals with project objectives and timelines.
4. **Stakeholder Engagement**
- Work closely with business leaders, IT executives, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Present architectural plans and strategies to executive management and other stakeholders.
5. **Quality Assurance and Compliance**
- Ensure all solutions comply with relevant regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Conduct regular audits and reviews to ensure the integrity and quality of the information systems.
6. **Risk Management**
- Identify potential risks in the architecture and develop mitigation strategies.
- Perform impact analysis for any changes in the existing architecture and plan accordingly.
#### Qualifications
- **Education**: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- **Experience**:
- Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in IT, with at least 5 years in a senior architectural role.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, complex information systems.
- **Technical Skills**:
- Expertise in enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
- Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and on-premise solutions.
- Strong understanding of networking, security, databases, and system integration.
- Experience with software development methodologies (Agile, DevOps) and tools.
- **Soft Skills**:
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Leadership and team management capabilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
#### Preferred Certifications
- TOGAF Certified
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
#### Working Conditions
- Based in Singapore with potential travel requirements.
- May require working outside regular office hours to meet project deadlines.
