The Enterprise Architect will be responsible for providing guidance and governance to the Programme Solution Architect and wider Programme team when shaping the overall enterprise architecture and design across multiple Transformation programmes and projects. The successful candidate will act as the primary Design Authority, proactively engaging with an array of architecture, business and technology personnel across internal teams and delivery partners. In partnership with other Group Architects, the successful candidate will maintain and govern the integrity of the Enterprise Architecture aligned to the overall strategic direction of the business. About Group Technology Group Technology plays a pivotal role in aligning the organization with its strategic objectives and enhancing shareholder value. Group Technology is responsible for establishing unified standards and governance practices throughout the company. Additionally, we oversee the development and maintenance of core applications essential for the seamless operation of various functions across the organization. We are committed to driving and executing future roadmaps that are in line with the overall strategic direction of RWS. With a global reach, Group Technology provides support services to over 7500 end users worldwide. We take pride in managing the information security operation and safeguarding all our assets. Our core functions encompass Enterprise & Technical Architecture, Network & Voice, Infrastructure, Service Delivery, Service Operations, Data & Analytics, Security & Quality Compliance, Transformation, Application Development, Enterprise Platforms, With a dedicated team of over 500 staff, Group Technology ensures a strong presence across all regions, enabling efficient and effective support to our global operations. Key Responsibilities In collaboration with the Programme Solution Architect, produce and govern high quality, fit for purpose solution designs, meeting functional and non-functional requirements. Provide design leadership to solution architects working within the delivery teams and associated technology products. In collaboration with the Programme Solution Architect, translate business strategies and priorities into Target Architectures by delivering coherent solution designs, reference architectures, patterns, and standards. Be 'the go-to person' for all the integration related topics, information and knowledge of the integration technologies, platforms, and architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver comprehensive solutions that are scalable, secure, and dependable. Ensure solutions meet business needs and architecturally compliant. Develop and maintain high quality architecture documentation. Contribute to general Group Architecture efforts of defining architecture principles, artefacts and governance to further expand architecture practices across RWS. Promote the value and benefits of the company’s Enterprise Architecture to make it sustainable in the long term. Skills & Experience Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect or similar role. Demonstrable experience of ArchiMate, BPMN and UML modelling notations. Significant experience in middleware, information architecture and application development. Knowledge of business ecosystems, SaaS, infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), SOA, APIs, open data, microservices, message and event-driven services. Capable of presenting to technical design authority and similar governance forums. Proficiency in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure) and integration technologies (e.g. MuleSoft). Strong and proven ability to work under pressure. Must have good people skills to lead groups and negotiate and build consensus. TOGAF 9.x certification or similar is desirable. At RWS, we’re here for one purpose: unlocking global understanding. As a unique, world-leading provider of technology-enabled language, content, and intellectual property services, we remove the barriers to communication to make global connection possible. Our unrivalled experience and deep understanding of language have been developed over more than 60 years. As we look to shape the future, our ambition is to create a world where understanding is universal for everyone. We work with over 80% of the world’s top 100 brands, more than three-quarters of Fortune’s 20 ‘Most Admired Companies’ and almost all the top pharmaceutical companies, investment banks, law firms and patent filers. Our client base spans Europe, Asia Pacific and North and South America. Our 65 global locations across five continents service clients in the automotive, chemical, financial, legal, medical, pharmaceutical, technology and telecommunications sectors. Over the past 20 years we’ve been evolving our own AI solutions as well as helping clients to explore, build and use multilingual AI applications. With 45 AI-related patents and more than 100 peer-reviewed papers, we have the experience and expertise to support clients on their AI journey. If you like the idea of working with smart people who are passionate about breaking down language barriers and giving back to their communities, then you’ll love life at RWS. Our work fundamentally recognizes the value of every language and culture. So, we celebrate difference, we are inclusive and believe that diversity makes us strong. We want every employee to grow as an individual and excel in their career. In return, we expect all our people to live by the values that unite us: to partner with colleagues and clients, to adopt a pioneering spirit, to be positive in progressing the work we do, and always to deliver what we promise. RWS Values Get the 3Ps right – Partner, Pioneer, Progress – and we´ll Deliver together as One RWS. For further information, please visit: RWS RWS embraces DEI and promotes equal opportunity, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. RWS is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at RWS are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. 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