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The Hands-On Enterprise Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and governing the overarching technology architecture across all business systems for a rapidly growing media tech company. This includes ownership of core platforms (ERP, HRIS, CRM, content management tools, analytics suites, etc.) and all related integrations, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and aligned with strategic goals.In this role, the Enterprise Architect must be both a strategic thinker and a technical doer—developing architecture blueprints, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing hands-on guidance to engineering and operations. The ideal candidate excels at bridging the gap between business needs and technical execution.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Architecture Strategy.

Define and maintain an enterprise-wide technology roadmap, aligning business objectives with system capabilities and new initiatives.

Establish architectural principles, standards, and governance to ensure consistency across all platforms and teams.

Systems Ownership & Integration

Oversee the end-to-end architecture for critical business systems (ERP, HRIS, CRM, content platforms, analytics, etc.).

Evaluate and implement integration patterns, middleware solutions, and APIs to ensure seamless data flow between internal and external systems.

Hands-On Technical Leadership

Serve as the technical authority, providing direct input on system configurations, data modeling, automation, and infrastructure decisions.

Perform reviews, set best practices, and troubleshoot complex system or data issues when necessary.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with Product, Operations, Finance, and HR teams to translate business needs into technical requirements and architectural solutions.

Partner with stakeholders to assess new technology opportunities—conducting feasibility studies, pilots, and proofs of concept.

Risk Management & Compliance

Ensure that all systems and data handling processes comply with relevant regulations.

Implement robust security frameworks to protect intellectual property, user data, and core infrastructure from potential threats.

Qualifications & Requirements

• 6+ years in software architecture or solutions architecture.
• Demonstrated success driving transformation initiatives in a technology, broadcasting, or other digital content space.
• Proven track record of designing and deploying integrated systems—ERP, CRM, data warehouses, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms and integration technologies.
• Hands-on experience with data modeling, ETL pipelines, data lake architectures, and modern analytics frameworks. Skills & Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, comfortable dealing with complexity and ambiguity. Excellent communication skills; able to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; a master’s degree is a plus.

Why Appear?

• Be part of a growing global company, experiencing cross-cultural collaboration in a diverse and dynamic work environment. We have over 30 different nationalities at our office today!
• Attractively located office at Lysaker with newly refurbished facilities
• Access our on-site gym and enjoy three subsidized canteens offering a variety of delicious options, plus free snacks and fruits.
• Free parking, including complimentary electric car charging and bike storage
• Hybrid working policy & flexible work hours to accommodate your work-life balance.
• Travel and medical insurance coverage
• Full salary during parental leave
• Defined contribution pension plan
• Enjoy a vibrant social culture including regular team-building activities, company events, sponsored communities, and informal after-works.
• Five weeks of annual vacation

For more information, pleas contact SKILL Rekruttering!

About Appear

Headquartered in Oslo, Norway, Appear is a leader in live production technology, specialising in high-capacity, sustainable solutions for media processing and content delivery. Our portfolio is designed to support the most complex scenarios of live event contribution, adapting seamlessly to the ever-evolving dynamics of the media, entertainment, and sports industries.

Our extensive client base, including world-leading content creators like NBCUniversal, Warner Bros. Discovery, Formula 1, NHL, and Riot Games, rely on our solutions to deliver the highest profile live media with utmost integrity and efficiency. This trust underscores our position at the pinnacle of live production technology, where our commitment to excellence and innovation meets the critical demands of the most prestigious live events worldwide.

Founded in 2004, Appear has established itself as a leader in the industry. Thanks to our world-renowned team of experts and their relentless emphasis on modularity and functional versatility, we are at the forefront of innovation in live production technology.

We actively participate with key industry bodies and technology partners to drive the advancement of standardisation and foster continuous innovation. Our excellence is internationally recognised through numerous accolades, including the prestigious NAB Excellence in Sustainability Award and TVBEurope’s Best in Market, celebrating our achievements in sustainability and technological leadership.