Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in computer science or IT, with 12-18 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture. Must have proven mastery of TOGAF, strong technical expertise in cloud, application, data, and integration architectures, and experience in developing IT roadmaps and establishing governance. Preferred qualifications include a Master's degree, TOGAF 9 certification, cloud certifications, and familiarity with cybersecurity principles.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
IT - Software & Web Development
Company Industry
Recruitment & HR
About the role:
We are seeking a highly experienced enterprise architect based in Ras Al Khaimah to define and drive our IT architecture strategy. This role will lead the design and governance of enterprise-wide solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and best practices. The successful candidate will leverage deep technical expertise in cloud, application, data, and integration architectures, underpinned by TOGAF methodology, and will shape long-term roadmaps and governance frameworks.
Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain enterprise architecture blueprints and frameworks in alignment with business strategy
Define and manage the IT roadmap, ensuring incremental delivery of architecture capabilities
Establish and enforce architecture governance, standards, and policies
Design and oversee cloud architecture solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and cost optimization
Architect application, data, and integration solutions to support business requirements
Ensure compliance with TOGAF and industry best practices across all architecture domains
Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to translate requirements into architecture deliverables
Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies to drive innovation
Required qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field
12–18 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture or related roles
Proven mastery of TOGAF framework and enterprise architecture methodologies
Strong technical expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP), application architecture, data architecture, and integration patterns
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strategic IT roadmaps
Proven experience establishing architecture governance processes and standards
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills
Preferred qualifications:
Master’s degree in computer science, business administration, or related discipline
TOGAF 9 certified and additional cloud certifications (AWS solution architect, Azure architect)
Experience in public sector or utility industries
Familiarity with cybersecurity architecture principles and practices
Hands-on experience with microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps toolchains
Position details
Location: Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Information technology (IT) / software
Experience required: 12+ years
About the Company
AIQU connects future-ready technology specialists with forward-looking organisations. We help businesses deliver high-impact and high-quality technology projects by using our unrivalled global sourcing capabilities to attract diverse talent within the region.
Our bespoke staffing solution offers the most flexible option you can have while maintaining 100% legislative compliance. AIQU’s fast and highly responsive employee management processes are designed to provide your most valuable assets, your people, with a seamless experience!
From business analysts to change managers; from front-end developers to back-end engineers, full-stack developers, and database administrators; from process analysts to software architects; AIQU can provide and manage specialists for a technology transformation project or for a project in maintenance phase across six key verticals.
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