Enterprise Architect

Enterprise Architect – Gothenburg

We are looking to extend our team with an experienced Enterprise Architect for a fast-growing technology start-up here in Gothenburg.

Work Description:

As an Enterprise Architect, you will play a key role in developing and improving the company's Enterprise IT architecture, governance, and system landscape. You will define architectural principles, drive integration strategies, and ensure that IT solutions support business objectives, security requirements, and long-term scalability.

The role combines strategic architectural planning with hands-on technical involvement, working closely with Enterprise IT, business stakeholders, Procurement, and external IT providers.

Architecture Lead – Strategy & Governance

• Enterprise Architecture & Roadmap: Define target architecture and develop IT roadmaps aligned with business needs, risks, and costs.
• Architecture Governance: Establish and lead architecture reviews, governance processes, standards, and design principles.
• System Landscape Management: Map and maintain enterprise systems, ownership, dependencies, and integrations.
• Architecture Optimization: Identify technical debt, overlapping systems, and opportunities for consolidation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Support architectural decisions together with management, business functions, and external IT partners.

Technical & Solution Design

• Solution & Integration Architecture: Guide solution designs and integration strategies using APIs, event-driven integrations, and iPaaS platforms.
• Data Architecture & Governance: Define standards for data modelling, master data management, classification, and ownership.
• Enterprise Applications: Evaluate and guide architectural decisions involving ERP, CRM, PLM, HR, and other SaaS platforms.
• Cloud & Security Architecture: Support solutions involving Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, IAM, and zero-trust principles.
• Security & Compliance: Ensure architectural alignment with TISAX, ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIS2.
• AI & Emerging Technologies: Evaluate AI tools and agents to ensure architectural and security alignment.

Solution Implementation Oversight

• Architecture Reviews: Ensure new systems, integrations, and major changes follow architectural standards.
• Integration & System Onboarding: Support implementation, vendor evaluations, and technical requirements for new systems.
• Architecture Documentation: Maintain system diagrams, integration maps, architectural decision records (ADRs), and technical standards.
• Technical Optimization: Drive improvements in system efficiency, integration quality, and technical debt reduction.
• Vendor Collaboration: Work closely with outsourced infrastructure providers and technology partners.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 5–7 years of experience as an Enterprise, Solution, or Integration Architect.
• Proven experience establishing enterprise architecture, governance, standards, and architecture review processes in growing organizations.
• Strong background in system integration, APIs, event-driven architecture, and iPaaS platforms.
• Experience in system landscape mapping, consolidation, data architecture, and governance.
• Knowledge of enterprise SaaS platforms such as ERP, CRM, PLM, and HR systems.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Azure, Microsoft 365, Entra ID, IAM, and cloud security.
• Understanding of TISAX, ISO 27001, GDPR, and NIS2.
• Experience working with outsourced IT infrastructure providers.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, ArchiMate, ITIL, or similar frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and business-oriented decision-making skills.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Meritorious Qualifications:

• Experience from the automotive industry or other regulated technology environments.
• Swedish language skills.

Assignment Details:

• Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
• Start: ASAP
• Engagement: Full-time (100%)