Enterprise Architect

Prodapt is the largest specialized player in the Connectedness industry. As an AI-first strategic technology partner, Prodapt provides consulting, business reengineering, and managed services for the largest telecom and tech enterprises building networks and digital experiences of tomorrow. A ServiceNow-invested company, Prodapt has been recognized by Gartner as a Large, Telecom-Native, Regional IT Service Provider. A “Great Place To Work® Certified™” company, Prodapt employs over 6,000 technology and domain experts across the Americas, Europe, India, Africa, & Japan. Prodapt is part of the 130-year-old business conglomerate The Jhaver Group, which employs over 32,000 people across 80+ locations globally.Role Summary: As an Enterprise Architect, you thrive on the intersection of business strategy and technological capability. You don't just design systems; you design the future-proof frameworks that allow entire organizations to evolve. You are a master of alignment, ensuring that every application, data flow, and infrastructure component works in harmony to achieve overarching business goals. Key Responsibilities:Define and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, establishing the standards, principles, and reference architectures that guide all technology decisions.Act as the primary conduit between executive leadership and technical teams, translating high-level business objectives into actionable architectural roadmaps.Lead complex digital transformation initiatives, orchestrating the migration and modernization of legacy environments into cloud-native, microservices-based ecosystems.Lead strategic discovery sessions and workshops with C-level stakeholders to assess current-state environments and define target-state visions.Conduct application portfolio rationalization to identify redundancies, reduce technical debt, and ensure cost-effective resource utilization across the enterprise.Embed "security-by-design" principles across the entire enterprise architecture, ensuring compliance with global regulatory and privacy standards. Job Requirements:10-15+ years of experience in IT architecture, with at least 5+ years in a formal Enterprise Architect role.Deep knowledge of EA frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and the ability to apply them pragmatically in a fast-paced startup environment.Expert-level understanding of AWS (Azure or GCP is a plus) and how cloud-native services integrate into a broader enterprise landscape.Proven ability to design multi-tier, distributed systems including microservices, event-driven architectures, and complex integration patterns (APIs, ESB).Strong understanding of business processes, financial modeling (FinOps), and the ability to perform gap analysis between current and future states.Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams of Solution and Technical Architects without direct authority.A strategic "builder" mindset with the agility to pivot and a genuine thirst for staying ahead of emerging tech trends (AI, IoT, Blockchain). Nice-to-Haves:Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional and/or TOGAF 9/Enterprise Architecture certifications.Industry Experience: Prior experience in a high-growth Professional Services or global consulting firm.Tech Versatility: Experience with GenAI integration and MLOps at an enterprise scale.Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.