Enterprise Architect Consultant

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The IDB Group is a community of diverse, versatile, and passionate people who come together on a journey to improve lives in Latin America and the Caribbean. Our people find purpose and do what they love in an inclusive, collaborative, agile, and rewarding environment.

About This Position

The Technology and Transformation Department (TTD/TTD) and the Technology & Data Assurance Division (TTD/TDA) is seeking to hire an experienced professional to work as a team member at the Enterprise Architecture Team on application portfolio management. The Enterprise Architect Consultant will provide tactical and strategic direction in the areas of business architecture, value streams, systems/applications mapping, and visualization, with focus on application catalog data quality and application rationalization opportunities.

What you’ll do

• Support on best practices for Enterprise Architecture, Portfolio Management, and FINOPS, including Meta Model governance, cost optimization, and system monitoring.
• Guide the evolution of application inventory to align with the Bank’s enterprise architecture, digital strategy, and financial operations objectives.
• Develop and maintain models of IT components (conceptual, logical, and physical) based on requirements, current systems, and FINOPS considerations.
• Report on business architecture, including management, operational, and financial aspects relevant to the organization.
• Provide support for entities governance using Domain Driven Design, establish standards for business capabilities, and ensure FINOPS principles are incorporated.
• Design and deliver training in business architecture, Lean IX, and FINOPS for internal teams.
• Gather and review business and IT requirements, offering technical and financial guidance for enterprise-wide alignment.
• Drive data quality of published assets, support digital initiatives, and promote FINOPS practices for cost transparency.
• Test, debug, and prepare documentation in accordance with company standards, applicable regulations, and FINOPS policies.
• Oversee the product backlog, facilitate Scrum ceremonies, and ensure agile and FINOPS best practices are followed to drive project delivery and continuous improvement.

What you'll need

• Education: Masters’s degree from an accredited university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Analytics, or another relevant field is required.
• Experience: At least 5 years of experience with architecture background while being well-versed in modern cloud-based and microservices architecture; and has good knowledge of theories and frameworks of enterprise architecture. Industry knowledge in the enterprise architecture area and technology stacks.
• Additional Education/Experience: Knowledge of AI and generative AI technologies as they relate to Business Analyst tasks, and their possible use in a workplace environment. Familiarity with ethical considerations and the responsible application of AI.
• Languages: Proficiency in English and one of the other Bank official languages (Spanish, French or Portuguese) is required.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You are a citizen of one of our 48-member countries. We may offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your eligible dependents.
• Consanguinity: You have no family members (up to the fourth degree of consanguinity and second degree of affinity, including spouse) working at the IDB, IDB Invest, or IDB Lab.

Type of contract and duration

International consultant Full-Time, 12 months. The contract can be renewed for up to 36 months based on performance and business needs.

What we offer

Benefits

The IDB group provides benefits that respond to the different needs and moments of an employee’s life. These benefits include:

• A competitive compensation packages.
• Leaves and vacations: 2 days per month of contract gender- neutral parental leave.
• Health Insurance: the IDB Group provides a monthly allowance for the purchase of health insurance.
• Savings plan: The IDB Group cares about your future, depending on the length of the contract, you will receive a monthly savings plan allowance.
• We offer assistance with relocation and visa applications for you and your family when it applies.
• Hybrid and flexible work schedules.
• Development support: We offer learning opportunities to boost your professional profile such as seminars, 1:1 professional counseling, and much more.
• Health and wellbeing: Access to our Health Services Center which provides preventive care and health education for all employees.
• Other perks: Lactation Room, Daycare Center, Gym, Bike Racks, Parking, and others.

Our culture

At the IDB, we work so everyone brings their best and authentic selves to work while finding their purpose. Our people consistently strive for excellence, and we recognize and celebrate the impact of their contributions.

In our efforts to drive innovation, we intentionally include all voices, cultivate a sense of belonging and champion fairness. We welcome individuals from underrepresented groups to join us and share their unique perspectives.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job interview process. If you require an accommodation to complete this application, please email us at accommodations@iadb.org.