Enterprise Architect

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform peoples lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you are looking for , webook.com is Saudi’s #1 event ticketing and experience booking platform in terms of technology, features, agility, revenue serving some of the largest mega events in the Kingdom surpassing over 2 billion in sales.

Role Overview:

As an Enterprise Architect at webook, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing an enterprise architecture that aligns with our business goals, supports rapid growth, and prepares us for an IPO. Reporting to the CTO, you will be responsible for establishing architecture frameworks, setting standards, and driving innovation across multiple technology domains. This position requires a highly experienced architect with a strategic mindset, technical depth, and an ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to build a robust, scalable digital infrastructure.

The Enterprise Architect will work closely with other architects and technology leaders to deliver solutions that ensure seamless integration, high performance, and security across webook’s platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Enterprise Architecture Design:

• Develop and implement a cohesive enterprise architecture that supports webook’s business strategy, focusing on scalability, resilience, and alignment with the company’s IPO objectives.
• Define and document architecture principles, standards, and frameworks to be adopted across the technology organization.

Strategic Technology Planning:

• Collaborate with the CTO and senior leadership to create a multi-year technology roadmap that aligns with business goals and market positioning.
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, recommending those that align with webook’s strategic initiatives and ensure future readiness.

System Integration and Optimization:

• Design and oversee complex systems integration across webook’s platforms, ensuring seamless connectivity, data consistency, and performance optimisation.
• Develop and implement strategies for optimising data management, including cloud services, databases (SQL and NoSQL), and caching.

Governance and Compliance:

• Establish governance frameworks to ensure all technology solutions comply with industry regulations and IPO standards for a publicly traded company.
• Define policies and procedures for architecture governance, including review boards, technical standards, and compliance audits.

Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to ensure architectural alignment with functional requirements and business goals.
• Guide cross-functional teams on architecture best practices, ensuring alignment with established frameworks and standards.

Risk Management and Security:

• Identify potential risks within the architecture, including security vulnerabilities and scalability bottlenecks, and work proactively to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate robust security measures across all platforms, meeting regulatory and investor requirements.

Mentorship and Development:

• Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and collaboration within the architecture team.
• Contribute to team development by sharing insights, hosting workshops, and promoting best practices in enterprise architecture.

Requirements:
Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in technology roles, with at least 5 years in enterprise architecture, preferably within high-growth technology companies or digital platforms.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing scalable architectures for complex, high-traffic applications, ideally in the FinTech, event management, or related sectors.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Expertise:
• Strong knowledge of architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman) and experience in defining and implementing enterprise-wide standards.
• Expertise in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in both SQL and NoSQL databases, with hands-on experience in data management and optimisation for scalable systems.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and integration strategies for complex digital platforms.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and tools such as Jenkins or GitLab for streamlined development and deployment.

Analytical and Strategic Skills:

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, with the ability to design architecture solutions that meet both immediate project requirements and long-term business goals.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, aligning architecture decisions with business objectives.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, handling multiple projects and prioritising effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferred Qualifications:

Certifications:

• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, AWS Solutions Architect, or Azure Architect are highly desirable.
• Public Company/IPO Experience:
• Experience with technology governance, compliance, and security standards for public companies or IPO preparation is a strong advantage.
• Industry Knowledge:
• Background in FinTech, e-commerce, event management, or related industries, with a proven ability to design scalable, customer-focused technology solutions.