Solutions Architect

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to gather and analyse business requirements, ensuring a deep understanding of the organization's needs and objectives.
• Develop comprehensive solution designs that encompass architecture, infrastructure, applications, data, and integration.
• Lead the evaluation of emerging technologies, tools, and platforms, and make recommendations.
• Design and oversee the implementation of end-to-end solutions, providing technical guidance and oversight to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct thorough architectural reviews and assessments to identify risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and develop strategies to address them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between solution architecture and business goals, driving consensus and facilitating decision-making.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on solution architecture, providing guidance and mentorship to team members and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, standards, and best practices in solution architecture and software development, and leverage this knowledge to drive continuous improvement and innovation.

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Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

ABOUT THE TEAM

TFG's Information Technology team is responsible for the company's technological systems and the maintenance of its digital and technological infrastructure. By selecting future-fit technology and methodologies, they help the business meet its strategic objectives. They assess our business landscape and our market to ensure adaptability, scalability, expansion, and risk reduction. #J-18808-Ljbffr