Director of Technology

An exciting opportunity to join our client's team at a
fast-growing digital product engineering company with a global presence in 33 countries and over 19,000 experts
. The company builds products, services, and experiences that inspire, excite, and delight. We are looking for a
Director of Technology (Enterprise Architect)
to join this global organization.

Objectives

To design, govern, and continuously evolve a secure, scalable, and standards-driven enterprise architecture that aligns technology investments with business strategy, optimizes performance, ensures compliance, and fosters cross-team collaboration through well-defined frameworks, roadmaps, and best practices.

Responsibilities

Define Enterprise Architecture Strategy:

• Establish and enforce architectural frameworks like TOGAF, Zachman, and ArchiMate.
• Develop Solution Design & Architecture Patterns Oversee Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture, DDD, and CQRS for scalable systems.

Plan Technical Roadmap & IT Strategy:

• Aligning IT initiatives with business goals and long-term technology vision.

Map Business Capabilities to Technology:

• Ensure IT investments support key business objectives and processes.

Establish Security & Compliance Standards:

• Enforce IAM, Zero Trust Security, GDPR, HIPAA, and regulatory compliance.

Optimize Performance & Scalability:

• Define NFRs and ensure high availability, load balancing, and system resilience.

Set Enterprise Standards & Best Practices:

• Define API, cloud adoption, DevOps, and CI/CD guidelines for consistency.

Evaluate & Select Enterprise Technologies:

• Assess and recommend cloud platforms, automation tools, and emerging tech.

Lead Cross-Team Collaboration:

• Work with business leaders, IT teams, and executives to align architecture with strategy.

Govern Architecture & Approvals:

• Establish Architecture Review Boards (ARB) and ensure policy compliance.

Maintain Enterprise Documentation:

• Develop blueprints, roadmaps, and technical guidelines for knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience within the technology field, with 5+ years of experience as enterprise architect
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, ArchiMate)
• Expertise in Solution Architecture Patterns (Microservices, Event-Driven, DDD, CQRS)
• Proficiency in Cloud & Infrastructure platforms (Azure, AWS, Kubernetes, API Management)
• Strong understanding of Security & Compliance standards (IAM, Zero Trust, OAuth 2.0, GDPR, HIPAA)
• Experience with DevOps & CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Terraform)
• Skilled in Data & Integration approaches (API-first design, Event-driven systems, ETL, GraphQL)
• Knowledge of Performance & Scalability practices (Load balancing, Caching, High Availability)
• Proven Technology Leadership skills (Stakeholder management, governance, decision-making)
• Proficiency in Observability & Monitoring tools (App Insights, ELK Stack, Prometheus)

Additional information

• Traveling will be required for around 20% of the time.
• We are looking for Paris based candidates, as this role involves a hybrid working style with 2-3 days per week visits at the client's office.

What our client is offering

• A competitive remuneration package.
• Access to private medical services.
• Sports benefits.
• Wellbeing workshops and participation in sports events.
• Referral bonus through our BYOB program (Bring Your Own Buddy).
• Access to legal assistance and counseling services.
• Lunch tickets per working day.
• Vacation time depending on seniority with an yearly increase based on years spent in company.
• Access to e-learning platforms and various training programs.
• Flexible working environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RSight is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified individuals, including those from diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities, to apply.

Application Instructions

Please submit your CV (mandatory) and an optional cover letter detailing your qualifications and interest in this role. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.