Solutions Architect Job Corporate Staffing

Reports to: Manager, Solutions Architecture,

Gross Salary: Competitive,
 

Our client is an ICT firm that develops ICT solutions, seeking to hire a Solutions Architect to develop technical solutions to problems and opportunities presented by the Business. Functional and non-functional aspects of the technical solutions should be considered utilizing the available technology assets. The role will act as the technical lead for major system projects and will provide technical direction and proposals to meet new business requirements or cover an existing functionality gap.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Translate documented business requirements into functional and non-functional technical requirements for development/implementation.
• Work with business and all technical teams with an interest in the design of the solutions to ensure they are easy to operate and maintain while keeping in line with NCBA’s security standards.
• Support project management by providing technical oversight on projects and ensuring that requirements are in alignment with business strategies and the business architecture roadmap/framework.
• Translate strategic initiatives into delivery-focused change initiatives, while translating business processes and issues into effective conceptual and logical models.
• Independently manage conflict among diverse cross-portfolio stakeholders related to competing interests and requirements, helping stakeholders examine real needs versus wants and ways to collaborate for win/win resolutions.
• Review development to ensure what is delivered is as per the agreed architecture, technical requirements, and business intent. Reviews should occur with every iteration or change from Business requirements.
• Set baselines through the introduction of standards and working practices such as coding standards, design principles, and tools.
• Experiment by building prototypes, frameworks, and foundations to be consumed by the technical team.
• Propose architectural improvements.
• Participate in technology selection and identify fit-for-purpose technology solutions for Digital Business.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field of study from a recognized university.
• At least one certification from the following: CBAP, TOGAF, ITIL Foundation, or Design Thinking and Innovation.
• At least 3 years of experience in software development, including databases, applications, infrastructure, and cloud technologies.
• Experience in software development lifecycle management using waterfall, agile, and hybrid methodologies.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing mass-market complex projects within the financial services industry.
• Ability to communicate and influence even in ambiguous environments with no formal authority.
• Familiarity with DevOps, Agile working, and CICD.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to break down complex items into actionable elements.

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