OverviewJoin to apply for the Enterprise Architect role at Patch Tech Staffing.Location: Markham, OntarioWork Type: Contract (3 months)Hybrid: 4 days in office, 1 day remoteOur client is looking for a visionary Enterprise Architect to play a pivotal role in defining the target state architecture and shaping the strategic technology roadmap that will guide their organization into its next era. This is a high-impact contract role reporting directly to the Director of Enterprise Architecture.As an Enterprise Architect, you will be at the forefront of aligning business strategy with technology innovation, driving architectural excellence across the enterprise portfolio. This position blends business, technology, leadership, and modeling skills to create alignment between disciplines. Acting as a facilitative leader, you will coach and guide business professionals and technologists, building architectural capacity across the organization.ResponsibilitiesDefine the strategic technology roadmap aligning technology with enterprise needsCapture current and transition state architectures through models and viewsContribute to analyzing industry technology trends valuable to the enterpriseBuild strong partnerships with business and technology stakeholdersFacilitate discussions to understand how current systems support business functionsPresent cross-domain and intersystem solution options and recommendationsMediate intersystem design decisions,
including functional placement and integrationFacilitate cross-functional evaluation of technology productsManage lifecycle definitions for technologies across the enterprise portfolioStrong understanding of structural and methodological enterprise architecture frameworksExceptional knowledge of systems integration and API developmentExpertise in enterprise architecture modeling and analysis practicesStrong awareness of industry technology trends and their organizational impactUnderstanding changes in the commercial application landscape relevant to the organizationProficiency in integration patterns and practicesStrong grasp of software development patterns and practicesFamiliarity with cloud service offeringsExcellent team facilitation, influencing, leadership, and coaching/mentoring skillsStrong verbal and written communication skillsExceptional logic and critical thinking skillsStrong self-managementQualifications8+ years of relevant enterprise architecture experienceBachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent relevant experienceExperience leading the definition of target state architecture and technology roadmapsExperience creating and maintaining architectural views and models for enterprise portfoliosProfessional qualities: respectful and cooperative, solutions-oriented, reliable and accountable, clear communicator, and committed to continuous learning and high standards #J-18808-Ljbffr