Architect, Solution

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group in Johannesburg seeks an experienced Enterprise Solution Architect to define, develop and maintain domain architectures and high-level roadmaps for aligned solutions. You will guide architects delivering on projects within the focus areas and provide thought leadership across the programme.

The role requires extensive experience in enterprise/solution architecture, IT infrastructure, cloud development, and cross-functional collaboration within agile environments.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years in a Solution Architect role.
• 5-7 years in Agile/LEAN/SCRUM and cross-team collaboration.
• 8-10 years in designing innovative technology solutions (ESA, information/ application/ technology architecture).
• 8-10 years in IT architecture, infrastructure, cloud development, and software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and maintain domain architectures and high-level roadmaps for implementations that align to a common technical direction.
• Guide architects delivering projects within the domain and provide thought leadership across the programme.

Skills

Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture

Agile / Lean / Scrum

Stakeholder Management

IT infrastructure

Cloud development

Education

Post Graduate Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Authentication Systems

Platform Migrations

DevOps

Job description

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

To define, develop and maintain the domain architectures and designs for specific business functional/technical areas and provide high-level roadmaps for the implementation of the solutions, aligning to a common technical direction ensuring accomplishment of the roadmaps. To guide architects delivering on projects/initiatives within focus area (domain) and provide thought leadership throughout the programme

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology
Experience Required
Enterprise Technology & Solutions Architecture
Technology

3-4 years working in a Solution Architect role

5-7 years
Good understanding of Agile working practices and LEAN and SCRUM proficiency and working collaboratively across teams. Experience gained in the management of platforms and operating systems

8-10 years
In-depth experience in designing innovative solutions within technology businesses such as Authentication Systems, System, Platform, and Account Migrations, Enterprise Solution Architecture (ESA), Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture or Technology Architecture with a balanced mix of skills covering technologies and industry knowledge.

8-10 years
Work experience in one or more Technology areas including but not limited to: IT architecture, infrastructure, and cloud developmentEngineering and software architecture design, Business analysis, DevOps, Project and product management

Additional Information

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Empowering Individuals
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interacting with People
• Making Decisions
• Showing Composure
• Team Working
• Information Technology Architecture
• Internal & External IT Environment
• IT Applications
• IT Knowledge
• Solution Design
• Solutions Assessment
• Stakeholder Management (IT)

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Standard Bank Group is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. We aim to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including people with disabilities. We strive to create an environment where everyone has an equal opportunity to contribute and grow.