Enterprise Architect

Company Description

Work smart, have fun and make an impact!EcoVadis is the leading provider of business sustainability ratings. Our solutions are backed by an international team of experts and powerful technology. We analyze data and build sustainability scorecards that give companies actionable insights into their environmental, social and ethical risks.Why apply to EcoVadis? Be a part of the global sustainability change in business. Grow your career. Work with extraordinary people. Feel valued for your contribution.Learn more about our team and culture on EcoVadis careers page.

Job Description

Role OverviewAs we continue to evolve our business, expand our product ecosystem, and embed AI more deeply into how we operate, we are strengthening our Architecture capability to bridge business strategy and technology strategy.The Enterprise Architect plays a critical role in shaping the company’s long-term architectural direction, ensuring our systems remain scalable, resilient, cost-efficient, and AI-enabled. This role sits at the intersection of business, data, and technology, translating complex business needs into pragmatic, future-proof architectures that support EcoVadis’ growth and innovation agenda. Key ResponsibilitiesEnterprise Architecture Strategy & DirectionTranslate business and product strategy into enterprise-level architectural direction and roadmapsDefine and maintain the target architecture across business, application, data, and technology layersDefine and evolve the enterprise architecture metamodel and maintain the EA repositoryAssess and document as-is architectures, identify gaps, overlaps, and structural risks, and drive simplificationLead strategic architecture initiatives such as application rationalization and modernizationManage strategic technology risks across the organization  Governance & Decision SupportDefine and steward architecture principles, standards, and guardrailsReview and challenge major architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with long-term goalsSupport executive decision-making with clear trade-offs and options, not just diagramsGovern the adoption of new tools and platforms across the organization as well as decommissioning effortsContinuously improve architecture governance practices to remain lightweight and effective  Collaboration & EnablementAct as a trusted advisor and liaison between business, product, engineering, data, and security stakeholdersPartner with Solution Architects and Tech Leads to align local designs with enterprise directionWork with IT and Security teams to ensure architectures align with security strategies and policiesParticipate in agile, cross-functional teams, providing architectural guidance for specific business domainsTranslate business, product, and technical requirements into architecture specifications for selected enterprise initiatives  Data, AI & Emerging TechnologiesCollaborate on data architecture, analytics, and data governance models (e.g. data mesh, federated ownership)Guide the responsible adoption of AI/ML and agent-based capabilities across the enterpriseEvaluate emerging technologies and trends with a business-value lens, avoiding hype-driven decisions  Operational ExcellenceContribute to the improvement of IT service management tools and processesContinuously identify opportunities to improve the Enterprise Architecture practice  This scope of responsibilities may evolve based on company priorities.

Qualifications

Required8+ years in architecture roles, including 5+ years in Enterprise ArchitectureStrong knowledge of enterprise architecture disciplines; practical experience with frameworks such as TOGAF (used pragmatically)Extensive experience with systems integration, including SaaS platforms and modern integration patternsExperience working in hybrid legacy + modern environmentsStrong understanding of data consistency, quality, and accessibilityProven experience working in agile environmentsExcellent stakeholder management and influence skills, including engagement with senior and C-level leadersAbility to operate comfortably across multiple levels of abstraction, from strategy to hands-on initiativesStrong business acumen and ability to partner effectively with business stakeholdersExcellent communication, facilitation, and negotiation skillsFluency in English  Personal AttributesHigh level of proactivity and autonomyStrong planning, prioritization, and organizational skillsPragmatic mindset with a focus on evolution over big-bang transformationsComfortable challenging assumptions while remaining collaborative

Additional Information

Offer available to candidates currently eligible to live and work in SpainLocation: Hybrid in Barcelona (4 times a month in the office) / Full remote from SpainIn return for your expertise, we offer:Support with all the necessary office and IT equipmentFlexible working hoursWellness allowance for mental and physical wellbeingAccess to professional mental health supportReferral bonus policyLearning and development Sustainability events and community involvementPeer recognition programEmployee-led resource groupsRemote work from abroad policyMeals and Transportation Vouchers (Cobee card)Dental Benefits Life & Accident Insurance + Private Health InsurancePaid employee volunteer dayPaid moving day (1/year)Time off: 1 Community Service Day + 1 Personal DaySummer Hours in July and August (36 hours per week)Hybrid Monthly Allowance for electricity and InternetOur hiring team looks forward to reviewing your CV, in English, with a guaranteed response to every application. A new job with purpose awaits you! Don’t fit all the criteria but still think you’d be a good candidate? Please apply anyway to give our hiring team the opportunity to assess your skills and to learn more about what you could bring to EcoVadis. We’re interested in hiring from a diverse and skilled talent pool, regardless of professional and educational background.Can the hiring process be adjusted to suit my needs? Yes. We want everyone going through the hiring process with EcoVadis to feel confident that you are able to demonstrate your full potential. We welcome applications from disabled people, people with long-term health conditions, and neurodiverse candidates. If you need any adjustments, including the provision of interview questions, please let the hiring team know.Our team’s strength comes from everyone’s uniqueness and is founded upon mutual respect. EcoVadis commits to equity, inclusion and reducing bias in our hiring processes. EcoVadis does not accept any form of discrimination based on color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, religion, beliefs, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, neurodiversity, disability, parental status, or any other protected characteristic that makes you unique. In your application, we encourage you to remove personal information such as: photographs, marital status, number of children, religion, gender, residential postal code, university graduation date, past medical or parental leave(s) taken, nationality (instead, please state if you are legally eligible to work in the job region/country), university name (instead, please state any degrees obtained and the study major).