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Tata Consultancy Services Limited
Enterprise Architect
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What they do
An Enterprise Architect is responsible for ensuring that the business mission, strategy, and processes of an organization are aligned with the organization's IT strategy, and documents this using multiple architectural models or views that show how best to meet the current and future needs of the organization.
$145,202 / year median in Illinois
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Must Have Technical/Functional Skills- 10+ years of enterprise architecture, solution architecture, or large-scale technology transformation experience. Strong knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF or Zachman. Expertise across business, application, data, integration, infrastructure, cloud, and security architecture Experience defining target-state architectures, reference architectures, roadmaps, principles, standards, and governance Knowledge of APIs, microservices, event-driven architecture, data management, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and hybrid/multi-cloud platforms Proficiency with architecture modeling and documentation tools Ability to evaluate emerging technologies, modernization options, technical risk, and total cost of ownership. Roles & Responsibilities - Define and maintain the enterprise-wide technology architecture aligned with business strategy. Assess current-state capabilities and establish target-state architectures and transition roadmaps Create and govern architecture principles, standards, patterns, reference architectures, and decision records. Guide cloud, application, data, integration, infrastructure, and security modernization. Review solution designs for alignment, scalability, resilience, interoperability, compliance, and cost efficiency Chair or support architecture review boards and manage exceptions. Partner with business leaders, product teams, security, data, engineering, operations, and vendors Advise executives on technology investments, risks, dependencies, and trade-offs Mentor domain and solution architects. Monitor emerging technologies and recommend pragmatic adoption strategies. Generic Managerial Skills, If any Strategic thinking and executive-level communication and influence. Stakeholder facilitation; cross-functional leadership in matrix organizations. Architecture governance; negotiation and conflict resolution; decision-making under ambiguity. Portfolio prioritization; risk and dependency management; mentoring; clear written documentation, storytelling, and presentation skills.
TCS Employee Benefits Summary:
Discretionary Annual Incentive.Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.Family Support:
Maternal & Parental Leaves.Insurance Options:
Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.Convenience & Professional Growth:
Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.Time Off:
Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.Legal & Financial Assistance:
Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing. #LI-KR3 Salary Range-$125,000-$150,000 a yearBenefits
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Bonuses/Stipends
- Health Insurance