Lead Enterprise Architect

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**Job Description** **Position:** Lead Enterprise Architect – Government Digital Transformation **Location:** Guwahati **Job Summary** We are seeking a seasoned Lead Enterprise Architect to drive next-generation architecture for state-level digital platforms. This role focuses on designing scalable, citizen-centric digital ecosystems using modern, cloud-native and microservices-based architecture. The position requires strong architectural leadership to establish enterprise-wide standards, enable secure integrations, and build resilient, interoperable platforms aligned with government digital transformation goals. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in large-scale government systems and enterprise architecture frameworks. **Qualifications & Experience** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in engineering / computer science / IT or MCA. **Certifications:** TOGAF / Zachman Certification (Mandatory). **Experience:** Minimum 12 years of overall experience in IT / Enterprise Architecture. Proven experience in enterprise architecture for government systems, including large-scale digital platforms. Strong expertise in designing microservices architecture for high-scale applications. Experience in API gateway architecture and management, ensuring secure and scalable integrations. Hands-on experience in building decoupled, modular, and cloud-native architectures. Demonstrated ability to design scalable, resilient, and interoperable digital platforms. Experience leading complex, enterprise-wide transformation initiatives end-to-end. **Required Skills & Competencies:** Strong understanding of modern architecture patterns, including microservices and cloud-native systems. Deep knowledge of integration strategies, API management, and interoperability frameworks. Proficiency in designing enterprise-grade scalable systems aligned with digital transformation goals. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to define and enforce enterprise architecture standards and best practices. **Personal Attributes** Strategic thinker with strong architectural vision. Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Result-oriented with strong ownership and problem-solving mindset. High level of integrity and commitment to public-sector transformation. **Key Responsibilities** **Enterprise Architecture & Design** Design and implement microservices-based architecture for large-scale state digital platforms. Define and enforce enterprise-wide architecture standards aligned with transformation goals. Develop scalable, modular, and decoupled systems to enhance government service delivery. **Integration & Platform Strategy** Architect and manage API gateways ensuring secure, scalable, and seamless integrations. Enable interoperability across systems through standardized integration frameworks. Ensure alignment with cloud-native and modern digital architecture principles. **Leadership & Transformation** Lead enterprise architecture initiatives for government digital transformation programs. Drive adoption of best practices, tools, and frameworks across teams. Provide architectural governance and oversight across projects. **Project Design & Delivery** Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into architecture blueprints. Ensure delivery of high-performance, resilient platforms. Guide teams in implementation of scalable and future-ready architectures. **Administrative & Compliance** Ensure compliance with government standards, policies, and security frameworks. Maintain architecture documentation, governance processes, and reporting standards. Support long-term technology roadmaps and digital transformation strategies.