IT Enterprise Architect

KKCompany Technologies Group is a leading technology group in software services. We have created the worlds first legal music streaming platform, KKBOX, and are an international software technology group focused on multimedia technologies, digital cloud, and AI applications as our core business to create value for the customers. The group consists of self-owned brands including KKBOX, BlendVision, and Going Cloud with enterprise customers across Asia. KKCompany Technologies has attained OpenChain ISO/IEC 5230 and ISO 27001 third-party international certification.

We have over 500 employees across offices in Tokyo, Singapore, Taipei, Kaohsiung, and Hong Kong. For more information please visit our website: www.kkcompany.com and blog: blog.kkcompany.com

The IT Enterprise Architect is responsible for designing and implementing the overall technology strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role involves developing enterprise-wide architecture frameworks, guiding digital transformation initiatives, and optimizing IT infrastructure and application portfolios. The IT Enterprise Architect works closely with executives, IT leaders, and cross-functional teams to enhance scalability, security, and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework, including business, application, data, and technology architecture.
• Ensure IT strategies align with business goals, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Establish architectural principles, standards, and roadmaps to support business agility and innovation.
• Assess emerging technologies and recommend solutions that drive digital transformation.
• Design scalable, secure, and cost-effective IT infrastructure, cloud environments, and data platforms.
• Optimize the application portfolio by evaluating legacy systems, recommending modernization strategies, and enabling integration across platforms.
• Work closely with business leaders, product teams, and IT stakeholders to define technical requirements and ensure architectural alignment.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to embed security by design in enterprise solutions.
• Provide technical guidance to IT teams, ensuring consistent implementation of enterprise architecture principles.
• Establish governance frameworks for IT decision-making, architecture reviews, and technical debt management.
• Evaluate new technology trends, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity advancements, Serverless Computing, and Industry Cloud Platforms, to assess their impact on the enterprise.
• Foster a culture of innovation by driving proof-of-concepts, pilots, and technology adoption.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in IT architecture, enterprise solutions, or related roles.
• Strong expertise in cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices architecture, and modern integration patterns (APIs, event-driven architecture).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle ERP, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar) and their integration into enterprise architectures.
• Knowledge of security architecture (e.g., Zero Trust, Defense-in-Depth, Identity & Access Management (IAM)), compliance standards (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST 800-53, GDPR, SOC 2, HIPAA), and risk management frameworks (e.g., MITRE ATT&CK, FAIR, CIS Controls, COBIT).
• Proficiency in English, with strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with global teams and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to define IT strategies, optimize enterprise systems, and drive technology standardization.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice to Have:

• Certifications of enterprise architecture, such as TOGAF® Certification (Open Group) or Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA).
• Certifications of cloud architecture, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Certifications of security architecture, such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, or GIAC Enterprise Security Architect (GDSA).
• Certifications of risk and compliance, such as CISA, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or COBIT 2019 Foundation.
• Certifications of DevOps and automation, such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional, Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer Expert, or HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate.
• Certifications of ERP systems, such as SAP Certified Technology Associate, Oracle ERP Cloud Certification, or Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals.
• Experience in digital transformation, cloud migration, or large-scale IT modernization projects.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, automation tools, and enterprise data management strategies.