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Specialist Solution Architect

Specialist Solution Architect

Absa GroupJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
21 days ago
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Solution Architect

Posted today

Job Description

We are looking for strong Solution Architect to join our Data, Information and Analytics team as client-facing, permanently employed consultants. Someone who is passionate about data and implementing technology solutions and leading project teams to achieve business outcomes. There will be exposure to a wide range of industries, so the ability to quickly understand new business environments is essential.

Who are we?

Decision Inc. is a global management and technology consulting organisation. We help companies become Data Driven Businesses that are fit to take on the challenges of a digital world. Transforming their current operations and developing their new business platforms to scale innovation into the future. Our experience in leading technology and industry specialisations have enabled us to help companies to make better decisions, faster. We represent the leading technology brands and are experts in the implementation, support and execution of these technologies.

What Will You Do?

Key Responsibilities :

  • Engage with clients to conceptualize data solutions
  • Assist our sales team with Pre-Sales and POCs
  • Provide technical assistance and guidance to our junior and intermediate consultants
  • Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture
  • Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements
  • Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements : automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability
  • Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using Microsoft technologies
  • Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency and other key business performance metrics
  • Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Data and Design teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs
  • Work with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems
  • Complete technical reviews for consultants
  • Assist with necessary technical training for consultants and clients
  • Provide input into consultants technical growth plan
  • Drive technical blogs, forums and / or workshops
  • Assist support desk where applicable
  • Balance team support responsibilities with billable work, depending on capacity and utilization

Who do you need to be :

  • Minimum 7 years working experience in data engineering
  • Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience with relational databases, query authoring (SQL) and familiarity with a variety of databases
  • Experience building and optimizing data pipelines, architectures and data structures
  • Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets
  • Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata, dependency and workload management
  • A successful history of manipulating, processing and extracting value from large disconnected datasets
  • Strong project management and organizational skills
  • Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment

    • Qualifications

    Bachelor\'s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field. Master\'s degree in a relevant field is advantageous.

    Microsoft Qualifications

    Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate : Data & Analytics (Advantageous)

    SQL Server 2016 or later

    SQL Database Development

  • SQL Database Administration

    • SQL BI Development

    BI Reporting (PowerBI, QlikSense, Tableau)

    Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Advantageous)

  • Data Management & Analytics

    • Microsoft Azure Certifications (Advantageous)

    Technology Experience

    Experience in working with the following technologies :

    Microsoft SQL Server

    SSIS SSAS

    SSRS

    Data Factory

    Microsoft Power BI

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    Global Snr Solution Architect Travel

    Posted today

    Job Description

    Sasol is a global integrated chemicals and energy company with a 70-year heritage. Through our talented people, we use our expertise and selected technologies to safely and sustainably source, manufacture and market chemical and energy products globally. When you join Team Sasol, you are joining a company that puts people at the center of everything we do.

    Sasol invests in its employees along every stage of the career path and offers development opportunities to help you cultivate your career in a culture that embraces diversity and inclusion.

    9488

    Closing Date

    19 September 2025

    OME

    Information Management

    Geographical Area

    Purpose of Job

    Sasol is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Solution Architect Travel (Concur) to join our team, focusing on the SAP Concur Travel and Expense management system. This is an internal, permanent position for a seasoned professional to lead the technical vision, design, and implementation of our Concur solutions. You\'ll be the vital link between our business and our IT team, ensuring our Concur platform effectively supports and streamlines our travel and expense processes. Your expertise will be crucial in translating business requirements into scalable and robust technical designs, leading solution delivery, and ensuring our systems are aligned with Sasol\'s business strategy and technology standards.

    Key Accountabilities

  • Lead the development and optimization of our SAP Concur environment (Travel, Expense, Request)
  • Advise internal stakeholders on SAP Concur processes and best practices
  • Manage rollouts, upgrades, and system enhancements
  • Oversee integration with all systems integrating with SAP Concur (e.g., SAP Finance, TMC, SAP Payroll)

    • Formal Education

    University Bachelor\'s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

    Working Experience

    9+ relevant years

    Several years of professional experience in SAP Concur, ideally in an international setting and complex environments

    In-depth knowledge of SAP Concur Travel & Expense. Knowledge of financial systems, accounting principles, and SAP ERP integration is a significant advantage.

    Required Personal And Professional Skills

  • BC_Collaborates
  • TC_Policy Development and Implementation
  • BC_Business Insight
  • TC_Document and Model User Requirements
  • BC_Manages Complexity
  • TC_Data Control
  • TC_IT Data Management
  • BC_Strategic Mindset
  • TC_B_Effective Communication
  • TC_Information and Communications Management
  • TC_Analytical skill
  • TC_B_Business Partnering / Consulting

    • Sasol is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Inspired by our Purpose of "Innovating for a better world", Sasol acknowledges that diversity is intrinsic to the fabric of our organisation and is the key to our growth and success. Sasol is committed to the full inclusion of all suitably qualified individuals. Preference will be given to applicants from designated groups and people with disabilities according to Sasol\'s Employment Equity Plan. This includes reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

    Our automated process is designed to efficiently assess a large volume of applications. Should you not hear from us within 60 days of the advert closing then kindly consider your application unsuccessful. Thank you once-more for your interest in Sasol as your employer of choice, and we wish you all the best with your career aspirations and future applications with us.

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    Solution Architect InfrastructureGlobal Grade 13

    Posted today

    Job Description

    Core purpose of the role

    Solutions Architect will be is responsible for designing and leading the implementation of a solutions and capability architecture for a particular business capability / user journey, according to the overall digital vision and target architecture. In addition to guiding business service teams, he / she is responsible for conducting research on existing systems and devising solutions that work within those systems. This role may meet directly with clients to demonstrate solutions, answer questions about business software capabilities and requirements, and work to resolve issues that arise during the business development cycle.

    Key deliverables and outputs

    Translate the overall digital vision and target architecture into corresponding solution designs and change requirements

    Design end-to-end solutions and cross domain integration and APIs

    Define non-functional, operational, and quality requirements for solutions

    Define technical stories to enable business capabilities, fostering re-use of existing components, and accept technical features following demos

    Collaborate to plan the release of technical stories

    RFI / RFP / RFQ / Engagement solution proposal and design document formulation.

    Provide guidance to delivery teams to ensure alignment

    Facilitate solution compliance to security, privacy, and regulatory needs

    Manage technical debt and technology obsolescence at solution level

    Advocate adoption of new technologies into solutions

    Defining application and technical architecture structure, ensuring that it meets the business requirements and performance goals, that the technical direction is consistent with the client\'s long-term direction

    Leading application and technical architecture analysis, design, and implementation, and ensure that the solution fulfils the requirements

    Transforming functional requirements into technical specifications by taking security, performance, maintainability, extensibility, scalability and availability into account

    Collaborate with other architects to ensure compliant component integration architecture delivers optimal performance

    Reviewing application and technical architecture deliverables throughout the SDLC process to ensure quality and requirement traceability

    Responsible for roadmap for future changes

    Delivery of documentation, architectural diagrams and deliverables to Business and other architects

    Assist production support with deployment, backup, disaster recovery and system performance

    Internal customers

  • IT Management and executivesExternal stakeholders
  • External customers

    • Qualification, Experience and Competencies

    Minimum required qualification :

    Essential :

  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
  • TOGAF Certification or equivalent EA frameworks

    • Work Experience : Essential :

  • Five to ten years of IT experience
  • A minimum of five years of demonstrated competency in an IT Architecture role involving the execution of multiple complex architecture initiatives.
  • Proven track record of development of technical and application architecture

    • Knowledge

    Essential :

  • Sound knowledge of other Architecture frameworks (Zachman or SAFE, etc)
  • Knowledge of business ecosystems. IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, SOA and APIs
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of information management practices, IT Service management and practices
  • Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business
  • Good knowledge of ITIL

    • Skill

    Essential :

  • Demonstrated sensitivity to working in a political environment and to interacting with senior leadership
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Expertise in setting and managing customer expectations
  • Distinctive blend of business, IT, financial and communication skills, because this is a highly visible position with substantial impact

    • Personal Attributes :

    Essential :

  • Focus on getting things done
  • Strong inclination for change agility
  • A preference for translating strategy into action
  • Concern for communicating clearly
  • Readiness to make and own decisions
  • Focus on initiating action
  • Customer centricity and focus
  • Remaining resilient under stress and pressure

    • Advantageous :

  • Orientation towards growing and nurturing relationships
  • Passion for optimising business performance
  • Focus on analysing and solving problems
  • Concern about aligning with best practices
  • Preference for thinking practically
  • Focus on convincing and persuading

    • Preference for team working

    Business management / executives

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    Solution Architect InfrastructureGlobal Grade 13

    Posted today

    Job Description

    Core purpose of the role

    Solutions Architect will be is responsible for designing and leading the implementation of a solutions and capability architecture for a particular business capability / user journey, according to the overall digital vision and target architecture. In addition to guiding business service teams, he / she is responsible for conducting research on existing systems and devising solutions that work within those systems. This role may meet directly with clients to demonstrate solutions, answer questions about business software capabilities and requirements, and work to resolve issues that arise during the business development cycle.

    Key deliverables and outputs

    Translate the overall digital vision and target architecture into corresponding solution designs and change requirements

    Design end-to-end solutions and cross domain integration and APIs

    Define non-functional, operational, and quality requirements for solutions

    Define technical stories to enable business capabilities, fostering re-use of existing components, and accept technical features following demos

    Collaborate to plan the release of technical stories

    RFI / RFP / RFQ / Engagement solution proposal and design document formulation.

    Provide guidance to delivery teams to ensure alignment

    Facilitate solution compliance to security, privacy, and regulatory needs

    Manage technical debt and technology obsolescence at solution level

    Advocate adoption of new technologies into solutions

    Defining application and technical architecture structure, ensuring that it meets the business requirements and performance goals, that the technical direction is consistent with the client\'s long-term direction

    Leading application and technical architecture analysis, design, and implementation, and ensure that the solution fulfils the requirements

    Transforming functional requirements into technical specifications by taking security, performance, maintainability, extensibility, scalability and availability into account

    Collaborate with other architects to ensure compliant component integration architecture delivers optimal performance

    Reviewing application and technical architecture deliverables throughout the SDLC process to ensure quality and requirement traceability

    Responsible for roadmap for future changes

    Delivery of documentation, architectural diagrams and deliverables to Business and other architects

    Assist production support with deployment, backup, disaster recovery and system performance

    Internal customers

  • IT Management and executivesExternal stakeholders
  • External customers

    • Qualification, Experience and Competencies

    Minimum required qualification :

    Essential :

  • Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems
  • TOGAF Certification or equivalent EA frameworks

    • Work Experience : Essential :

  • Five to ten years of IT experience
  • A minimum of five years of demonstrated competency in an IT Architecture role involving the execution of multiple complex architecture initiatives.
  • Proven track record of development of technical and application architecture

    • Knowledge

    Essential :

  • Sound knowledge of other Architecture frameworks (Zachman or SAFE, etc)
  • Knowledge of business ecosystems. IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, SOA and APIs
  • Strong knowledge and understanding of information management practices, IT Service management and practices
  • Good understanding of current and emerging technologies and how other enterprises are employing them to drive digital business
  • Good knowledge of ITIL

    • Skill

    Essential :

  • Demonstrated sensitivity to working in a political environment and to interacting with senior leadership
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  • Expertise in setting and managing customer expectations
  • Distinctive blend of business, IT, financial and communication skills, because this is a highly visible position with substantial impact

    • Personal Attributes :

    Essential :

  • Focus on getting things done
  • Strong inclination for change agility
  • A preference for translating strategy into action
  • Concern for communicating clearly
  • Readiness to make and own decisions
  • Focus on initiating action
  • Customer centricity and focus
  • Remaining resilient under stress and pressure

    • Advantageous :

  • Orientation towards growing and nurturing relationships
  • Passion for optimising business performance
  • Focus on analysing and solving problems
  • Concern about aligning with best practices
  • Preference for thinking practically
  • Focus on convincing and persuading

    • Preference for team working

    Business management / executives

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