IT Architect (Enterprise Architecture) - SOA

Quick Facts

• Focus: Enterprise Architecture (application, data, and system integration)

• Architecture styles: SOA and REST

• Collaboration: business and IT teams

• On-site participation: 2–3 days per week in Wrocław

Description

The role is for an IT Architect supporting long-term enterprise architecture development, particularly application, data, and integration architecture. You will design and evolve IT architecture solutions based on SOA and REST, define architectural standards and guidelines, and oversee their realization in IT projects. You will maintain architecture documentation and manage the architecture repository while advising stakeholders on technology choices and integration/data usage.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop IT system architecture based on SOA and REST

• Create architectural solutions and provide support and oversight during IT project implementation

• Create and maintain architecture documentation and manage the architecture repository

• Develop and consult architectural principles, standards, and guidelines

• Collaborate with analysts and developers on solution design

• Consult integration and data-flow topics and how data is used in business processes

• Work with IT architects, business units, and software team leaders

• Advise on optimal technology solutions aligned with business needs and organizational direction

• Participate in initiatives related to developing and executing the IT Corporate Architecture strategy

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience in IT architecture or enterprise architecture

• Practical knowledge of Enterprise Architecture, especially application and data architecture

• Knowledge of the Enterprise Architect tool

• Ability to produce documentation using BPMN 2.0 and UML

• Knowledge of TOGAF

• Knowledge of system integration topics, including data bus and SOA

• Strategic and analytical thinking and ability to solve complex business problems

• Willingness to collaborate in parallel, multidisciplinary initiatives

• Ability to advise stakeholders and build relationships grounded in business understanding