Technology Enterprise Architect

Technology Enterprise Architect Role at KPMG Canada

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Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled Enterprise Architect to join KPMG Canada Business Enablement Services (BES) Technology team. You will play a critical role in the overall design and integration of an enterprise’s systems and processes. This role requires close collaboration with KPMG Global teams and coordination across multiple domains including solution architecture, enterprise analytics, data management, network, security, and business stakeholders.

What You Will Do

• Play a crucial role in aligning technology strategy with business goals, involving understanding business requirements and crafting a technology roadmap that guides the organization’s technological investments.
• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, assist in selecting appropriate technologies, defining standards governing systems integrations, and ensuring all technology initiatives align with overall architecture principles and align to the KPMG Global Technology Blueprint.
• Engage with various stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors, facilitating discussions regarding technological needs while also communicating the benefits and risks associated with different architectural choices.
• Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards, as well as creating policies and models for evaluating new technologies, and ensuring their alignment with the organization’s strategic objectives.
• Continuously assess and evaluate emerging technologies and their potential impact on the organization, identifying opportunities for innovation and improvement.
• Build and maintain comprehensive documentation of architecture designs, standards, and guidelines, ensuring stakeholders have access to necessary information and helps maintain consistency across the organization.
• Provide oversight to ensure enterprise initiatives adhere to the established architecture, standards, and roadmaps.
• Lead and guide the technology architecture team in defining and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient architecture solutions for various systems, including identifying opportunities for process improvement while proactively identifying opportunities for efficiency.
• Oversee and ensure architectural decisions align with enterprise standards, security protocols, and compliance frameworks.
• Produce and maintain architectural artifacts, including blueprints, roadmaps, and governance models.
• Proactively identify and mitigate architectural risks, particularly around data pipelines, interface disruptions, and cloud transitions.

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related fields.
• 5-7+ years of progressive experience in Enterprise Architecture roles with a track record of delivering complex, large-scale digital solutions.
• Certifications in architectural frameworks such as TOGAF, Zachman Framework, or FEAF are required.
• Deep knowledge in integrating enterprise systems including enterprise applications, ESBs, middleware, microservices, containers, serverless, and ephemeral environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and cloud architecture, with emphasis on Microsoft Azure and working knowledge of Amazon AWS and Google Cloud.
• Experience with GitHub and Azure DevOps (or other source management systems).
• Strong understanding of security principles and practices; proven ability to collaborate with security teams to ensure principles are in place.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with emphasis on stakeholder collaboration.
• Experience implementing and integrating SAP S/4HANA.
• Knowledge and experience using platforms like OrbusInfinity or similar.

This position requires written and oral fluency in English. The successful candidate will support or collaborate with English-speaking colleagues or stakeholders across Canada.

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters.

KPMG in Canada is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive, respectful, and barrier-free workplace. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply.

Adjustments and Accommodations

We are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process. Adjustments or accommodations can be requested at any point. For support, contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team at 1-888-466-4778.

Additional Information

• Seniority level : Not Applicable
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Information Technology

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