Solutions Architect

Key Responsibilities :

Provide architectural and design leadership across solutions produced / consumed in / by the division.

Collaborate with business architect and Business Analysts with business stakeholder engagement.

Provide hands-on guidance of the solution architecture, design, and technical assistance to development teams.

Provide architecture and technology direction and guidance across the division.

Ensure the architecture and design of solutions maximize reuse of components and services.

Collaborate with development teams to ensure that they adhere to existing principles, standards, and best practices.

Participate in architecture / design reviews to ensure consistency across solutions and functional domains.

Collaborate with analysts to translate requirements into highly flexible, scalable, and interoperable solutions.

Collaborate with Development Architecture in the formulation and maintenance of principles and standards.

Collaborate with Development Architecture to develop and drive reusable patterns, components, and services.

Collaborate with Enterprise Architecture to drive and govern adoption of architectural strategy across the division.

Perform research and development for new and innovative solution approaches and technologies.

Produce relevant documentation required to support the architecture and design of the solutions.

Qualification and Experience :

Diploma, bachelor's degree, or postgraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or National Diploma in Information Technology.

Any architectural certifications would be advantageous.

A minimum of 5 years of development experience.

A minimum of 3 years of solution architecture experience.

Solid experience in architecture and solution design (UML, OO, SOA, etc.).

Solid experience in software development frameworks and methodologies (Agile, DevOps, Scrum).

Solid experience developing solutions using a variety of development technologies such as C#, React.js, Vue.js, Golang, etc.

Solid track record with successful delivery in the solution architecture discipline.

Broad deep knowledge of cloud, databases, integration, networks, operating systems, and services.

Broad high-level knowledge in technologies like AI, BizTalk, bots, Java, Oracle, and SharePoint.

Skills :

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical skills.

Strong conflict management skills.

Excellent written communication and presentation skills.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Excellent organization skills.

IT Architecture.

Database Administration.

IT Support Troubleshooting.

Quality Management and Assurance.

System Design.

Systems Integration.

Service Management Processes.

Behaviors :

Effectively works with others to achieve shared goals.

Creates an environment that fosters and nurtures a culture of creativity which drives success.

Consistently makes timely, well-rounded, and informed decisions.

Leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem-solving, and support business growth.

Develops plans and prioritizes initiatives that align with the organizational goals and objectives.

Understands and navigates dynamics created by processes, systems, and people.

Assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes.

Quickly adapts and acquires new knowledge, skills, and competencies in a rapidly changing environment.

Interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organizational problems.

Takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets.

Sets ambitious goals and takes focused action to achieve desired outcomes to deliver measurable results.

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

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