Principal Architect (Enterprise Architecture)

ENDAVA AT A GLANCE  We are a global public technology company with over 23 years of experience working with some of the biggest global names in payments, banking, financial services, insurance, media, technology, and more. Through Digital Evolution, Agile Transformation, and Automation solutions, Endava helps its clients be more engaging, responsive, and efficient by supporting them from ideation to production. We exist to create an environment and a culture that breeds success by caring for our customers as individuals and enabling our people to be the best that they can be.   Endava has 11,742 employees, as of March 31, 2023, located in close to client locations in Australia, Austria, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, Netherlands, Singapore, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and nearshore delivery centers in the European Union: Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, Romania, and Slovenia; Central European Countries: Bosnia & Herzegovina, Moldova, North Macedonia, and Serbia; Latin America: Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, and Uruguay; Asia Pacific: Malaysia and Vietnam.  
Not only are we committed to nurturing long-term customer relationships, Endava recognizes the importance of providing rewarding and challenging careers for our people and, by doing so, we have established ourselves as a great place to work. At Endava we value career growth and expansion. You will have various opportunities to grow into the career you desire. We offer mentorship programs and multiple career tracks to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. 
Role Overview:
As an Enterprise Architect within our prestigious software consulting firm, you will play a pivotal role in driving forward the digital transformation and strategic IT initiatives of leading U.S. enterprises. Your expertise will bridge the gap between complex IT systems and business strategies, ensuring the development and implementation of efficient, scalable, and innovative solutions. This role demands a unique blend of technical proficiency and exceptional client-facing consulting skills, positioning you as a key advisor to both internal teams and external clients across various industry sectors.Industry Experience:
We are actively seeking professionals who Proven Track Record with 10 to 30+ years and and an extensive background and a dedication of 5 years each across three or more of the following sectors:
• Supply Chain Management• Logistics and Distribution• Warehousing• Manufacturing• Retail• Hospitality• Travel and Tourism• Transportation• Automotive• Sports Technology• Human Resources• Banking, Finance, or Insurance
Your deep-rooted industry insights will be invaluable in identifying and navigating the specific challenges and opportunities that define these sectors, enabling the delivery of impactful and bespoke IT strategies.
Core Responsibilities:
• Strategic IT Architecture Development: Craft overarching IT strategies that are in perfect alignment with business goals, fostering innovation, operational efficiency, and scalability.• Stakeholder Engagement and Alignment: Spearhead discussions with both internal and external stakeholders, conducting workshops to ensure a mutual understanding of needs, challenges, and strategic directions.• Visionary Leadership in Technology and Business: Serve as the principal advisor on technology and business strategy within project teams, guiding decision-making and best practice adoption in enterprise architecture.• Digital Transformation Direction: Lead the charge on digital transformation efforts, advising clients on the strategic use of technology to drive business growth and competitive differentiation.• Solution Advocacy and Innovation: Champion technical solutions that are not only innovative but also commercially sustainable, balancing cutting-edge approaches with practical implementation strategies.• Mastery of Communication: Employ unparalleled communication skills to demystify complex technical and business concepts, engaging a broad audience spectrum.• Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing: Foster an environment of continuous learning and improvement, sharing your wealth of knowledge to uplift the team’s capabilities across the board.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Enterprise Architecture: Proven expertise in implementing any two of the following disciplines and familiarity with the rest of the disciplines: Application Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Integration Architecture, Security Architecture, Data Architecture.• Application Architecture: Designing c