Lead Enterprise Architect

Responsibilities

• ▹Own the content of reference architectures, including their dependencies, priorities and interrelations
• ▹Create reference architectures and architecture principles (APAV) in cooperation with colleagues from the neighbouring department
• ▹Support projects, solution and service developments within EPDF, for example service charters, APAV tailoring, architecture decisions, and service and solution descriptions
• ▹Own the architecture share in creating strategic target pictures
• ▹Act as the interface to the customer together with EAP elements and account management to ensure an aligned approach
• ▹Translate strategic target pictures and reference architectures into IT landscape planning and hand them over to colleagues in the neighbouring department for operational detailing
• ▹Align cluster programmes with the overall strategic architecture and strategic target pictures
• ▹Give expert approval of strategic artefacts (reference architectures, APAV) and of deviations from architecture guidelines in architecture review discussions
• ▹Work with colleagues within EAP to develop architecture and planning processes methodically

Requirements

• ▹Completed IT-related degree in computer science, business informatics or a comparable STEM field, or an equivalent completed vocational training
• ▹At least 6 years of relevant experience as an enterprise or solution architect
• ▹Broad, cross-technology IT knowledge and specialised knowledge in at least one of the following areas: ERP, cloud, AI, data management, tactical IT (for example GMN) or networks
• ▹Very good knowledge of architecture management tools (for example ARIS, SPARX EA) and architecture frameworks (for example TOGAF or NAF)
• ▹Experience communicating and working with middle and top management
• ▹Independent work and methodical, economical, solution-oriented thinking and action
• ▹Fluent German and good English, written and spoken

Nice to have

• ▹Experience in the customer environment of the armed forces or public authorities, and knowledge of portfolio management

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Varied, socially relevant work
• ▹Appreciative culture and strong team spirit
• ▹Market-rate pay, secure job and an award-winning employer-funded company pension
• ▹30 days of annual leave plus 1 customary regional holiday, with options for individual adjustment
• ▹Monthly credit and tax benefits for public transport tickets via a benefit app
• ▹Flexibility to balance work and private life, such as mobile work or trust-based working hours
• ▹Individual training measures and free access to LinkedIn Learning
• ▹Bike leasing offer for up to 2 bicycles

About the company

BWI is the primary digitalisation partner of the German armed forces and, with more than 8,000 employees, operates and modernises one of Germany's largest and most complex IT infrastructures. The Enterprise IT Architecture & Portfolio unit is responsible for the company's strategic, technological and architectural direction and the continuous development of its service portfolio.