Chief Architect

Role:Chief Architect

Job Summary

Ernst & Young is seeking an experienced Chief Architect to lead enterprise-wide technology strategy, architecture transformation, digital innovation, cloud modernization, AI adoption, and engineering excellence initiatives. The ideal candidate will define target-state architecture, establish governance frameworks, guide large transformation programs, and work closely with business and technology stakeholders to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture Leadership

• Define and drive enterprise architecture vision, roadmap, and standards.
• Create reference architectures, technology blueprints, and governance models.
• Ensure alignment of business strategy with technology investments.
• Lead architecture reviews and provide technical direction across programs.

Digital Transformation & Innovation

• Drive cloud-first, API-first, and AI-first transformation initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and define adoption strategies.
• Lead modernization of legacy platforms and enterprise applications.
• Enable digital products, intelligent automation, and data-driven solutions.

Cloud & Platform Architecture

• Architect enterprise solutions across Azure, AWS, and GCP.
• Define scalable, resilient, and secure cloud operating models.
• Guide migration, containerization, and microservices adoption.
• Design high-availability and disaster recovery strategies.

Data, AI & Analytics

• Define enterprise data architecture and governance frameworks.
• Drive adoption of AI/ML, Generative AI, and advanced analytics solutions.
• Establish responsible AI standards and compliance controls.
• Enable data platforms, data lakes, and modern analytics ecosystems.

Security & Governance

• Ensure security-by-design principles across platforms and applications.
• Establish architecture governance processes and compliance standards.
• Define risk management, privacy, and regulatory controls.
• Collaborate with security teams on enterprise security architecture.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with C-level executives, business leaders, and technology teams.
• Influence strategic technology decisions and investment priorities.
• Present architecture recommendations to leadership forums.
• Mentor senior architects and engineering leaders.

Required Technical Skills

Architecture & Design

• Enterprise Architecture
• Solution Architecture
• Application Architecture
• Cloud Architecture
• Integration Architecture
• Security Architecture
• Business Architecture

Cloud Technologies

• Microsoft Azure
• Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Serverless Computing

Data & AI

• Data Architecture
• Data Lakes
• AI/ML Platforms
• Generative AI
• Large Language Models (LLMs)
• RAG Architecture
• MLOps

Integration & APIs

• REST APIs
• Event-Driven Architecture
• Message Queues
• API Management Platforms
• Microservices