Technology Enterprise Architect

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Enterprise Architect to join KPMG Canada Business Enablement Services (BES) Technology team. You will play a critical role in the overall design and integration of an enterprise’s systems and processes. This role requires close collaboration with KPMG Global teams and coordination across multiple domains including solution architect, enterprise analytics, data management, network, security, and business stakeholders.

What you will do

Play a crucial role in aligning technology strategy with business goals, involving understanding business requirements and crafting a technology roadmap that guides the organization’s technological investments
Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, assist in selecting appropriate technologies, defining standards governing systems integrations, and ensuring all technology initiatives align with overall architecture principles and align to the KPMG Global Technology Blueprint
Engage with various stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors, facilitating discussions regarding technological needs while also communicating the benefits and risks associated with different architectural choices
Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, as well as creating policies and models for evaluating new technologies, and ensuring their alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives
Continually assess and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact to the organization, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement
Build and maintain comprehensive documentation of architecture designs, standards, and guidelines, ensuring stakeholders have access to necessary information and helps maintain consistency across the organization
Provide oversight to ensure enterprise initiatives adhere to the established architecture, standards, and roadmaps
Lead and guide the technology architecture team in defining and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient architecture solutions for various systems including identifying opportunities for process improvement while proactively identifying opportunities for efficiency
Oversee and ensure architectural decisions align with enterprise standards, security protocols, and compliance frameworks
Produce and maintain architectural artifacts, including blueprints, roadmaps, and governance models
Proactively identify and mitigate architectural risks, particularly around data pipelines, interface disruptions, and cloud transitions

What you bring to the role

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related fields
5-7+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Architecture roles with a track record of delivering complex, large-scale digital solutions
Certifications in architectural frameworks TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework), Zachman Framework, or FEAF (Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework) are required
Deep knowledge in integrating enterprise systems including enterprise applications, ESB’s, middleware, micro services, containers, serverless, containers, ephemeral is crucial
Strong understanding of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and cloud architecture (with an emphasis on Microsoft Azure and working knowledge of Amazon AWS and Google Cloud)
Experience in interacting with Git Hub and Azure Dev Ops (potentially other source management systems)
Strong understanding of security principles and practices; proven ability to create strong partnerships with security teams ensuring all principles are in place
Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience in project management
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on stakeholder collaboration
Experience implementation and integration SAP S/4

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Knowledge and experience using Orbus Infinity or similar platforms is required
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