How to Hire an Enterprise Architect

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Does your growing business need an Enterprise Architect? Enterprise Architects are responsible for ensuring your company uses appropriate technology systems.

Here are some tips to help you find great Enterprise Architect candidates and make the right hire for your business.

Hire your next Enterprise Architect today.

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Hire your next Enterprise Architect today.

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Enterprise Architect: What is the cost of hiring?

Why hire an Enterprise Architect?

The need for new staff can affect both your existing team and your bottom line. A great Enterprise Architect hire can help your business:

• Review your current computer and technology setup and make recommended changes
• Ensure the users of your computer systems have the appropriate knowledge to operate the systems
• Review software and technology requests to ensure all department needs are met

Skills to look for in a great Enterprise Architect

A great Enterprise Architect candidate will have the following skills and attributes as well as work experience that reflects:

• High level of technical aptitude
• Internet Technology (IT) based education
• Precise technical documentation style
• Attention to detail
• Collaborative leadership style
• Creative problem-solving skills

Writing an Enterprise Architect job description

A thoughtful description is important in finding qualified Enterprise Architect candidates. An Enterprise Architect job description includes a compelling summary of the role, detailed list of duties and responsibilities, and the required and preferred skills for the position.

Consider including keywords that job seekers are using to search for Enterprise Architect jobs, such as:

• Enterprise Architect
• Computer Systems Architect
• Solutions Architect

Interviewing Enterprise Architect candidates

Strong candidates for Enterprise Architect positions will be confident answering questions regarding:

• Documentation and team task management software
• Experience with designing and implementing new computer and software systems
• Budgeting, forecasting, and allocations of resources

See our list of interview questions for more examples.