Enterprise Architect (R&D) - Remote

Overview

As the Enterprise Architect for our Research & Development function within the Crop Protection business unit, you will lead and shape the technical landscape and provide strategic leadership to a team of talented and collaborative experts implementing information-driven strategies that empower agricultural scientists to develop breakthrough solutions for growers worldwide.

In Short

• Define and govern the technical architecture strategy across our global R&D ecosystem of 250+ applications and 500+ developers.
• Establish enterprise standards and architectural principles that enable scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
• Lead technology portfolio rationalization and modernization roadmaps in partnership with business stakeholders.
• Design cloud-first architecture patterns while partnering with Syngenta's cloud team for implementation.
• Ensure enterprise data adheres to FAIR principles across all R&D platforms.
• Define comprehensive security frameworks enabling secure data sharing across internal teams, external partners, and public research initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the architecture guild to establish technical standards, best practices, and innovation across the organization.
• Facilitate architectural decision-making through workshops and consensus-building across diverse technical teams.
• Partner strategically with R&D leadership to align technology strategy with scientific research objectives and business outcomes.

Requirements

• 8-10+ years as Enterprise/Platform Architect in large-scale enterprise environments.
• 5+ years of proven people leadership with demonstrated ability to guide results in complex organizations.
• Strong AWS expertise with hands-on experience in cloud-native architecture and migration strategies.
• Proven track record building high-volume data platforms.
• Strong knowledge of API design, microservices, and integration with legacy systems and COTS solutions.
• Certification and practical experience in TOGAF and ArchiMate.
• Strong foundation in enterprise security patterns.
• Current knowledge of data engineering, knowledge graphs, metadata management, ML/AI platforms.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts to C-level executives and research scientists alike.
• Skilled at leading technical workshops and building consensus across diverse teams.

Benefits

• Extensive benefits package including a generous pension scheme, bonus scheme, private medical & life insurance.
• Hybrid working scheme or Full remote from the UK.
• Up to 31.5 days annual holiday.
• Learning culture and wide range of training options.