Senior Enterprise Architect

Job Title: Senior Enterprise Architect Location: Edmonton, Alberta (Hybrid) Duration: 12 Months with possible extensions Project Overview The organization is seeking a Senior Enterprise Architect to support and oversee a large-scale enterprise technology ecosystem. This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining a modern architecture vision that aligns with organizational objectives, while enabling scalable, secure, integrated operations across multiple systems and environments. Role Summary The Senior Enterprise Architect will: Assess the current-state enterprise technology environment Define target-state architecture and transformation models Create and maintain enterprise architecture frameworks Ensure architectural alignment across platforms, applications, data, security, and infrastructure Provide direction to technical teams and collaborate with senior stakeholders Establish architecture standards and governance processes Support strategic planning and technology decision-making Key Responsibilities Develop and Maintain Enterprise Architecture (EA) Frameworks Align Technology with Business Strategy and enterprise goals Assess Current State Architecture and develop Target State Roadmaps Provide oversight for large-scale transformation initiatives Establish architectural standards, principles, and governance artifacts Evaluate and recommend technology platforms, frameworks, and tools Collaborate with stakeholders across IT, business, and operations Model Business Processes, Capabilities, and Systems Interactions Assist with risk assessment and security design planning Support Solution Architects and Technical Engineering Teams Manage platform standardization, cost optimization, and reduction of technical debt Mandatory Qualifications & Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field Minimum 8 years leading cross-functional teams, providing architectural direction, and mentoring technical staff At least 5 years of experience in architecting and maintaining complex technology platforms Minimum 8 years identifying and assessing requirements across architecture domains, including business, application, technology, data/information, security, and privacy Minimum 7 years documenting enterprise application architectures in large-scale IT environments Minimum 7 years of planning, designing, implementing, and supporting platform solutions in enterprise settings Minimum 8 years of experience in leadership, estimation, strategic presentation, and stakeholder communication At least 5 years collaborating with data architects, engineers, and analysts to design and optimize cloud-based architecture Minimum 5 years contributing to application architecture standards, guidelines, or governance artifacts Minimum 5 years designing or supporting solutions utilizing enterprise master data and data registry principles Minimum 5 years of experience working with web application security concepts (e.g., OWASP Top Ten) Minimum 5 years designing or supporting enterprise solutions for web, mobile, or distributed application environments Minimum 5 years developing or supporting enterprise-level analytics models or visualizations Preferred Technical & Architectural Knowledge Experience with cloud ecosystems (Azure, AWS, GCP) Strong understanding of EA methodologies (TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate) Knowledge of data architecture, integration patterns, and API frameworks Familiarity with microservices, container orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines Understanding of privacy, identity, access management, and compliance frameworks Ability to translate business strategy into a technical roadmap Soft Skills & Leadership Attributes Excellent communication & stakeholder engagement skills Executive-level presence with analytical and conceptual thinking ability Proven experience in architecture governance and strategic direction Ability to bridge business and technical perspectives Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities