Architect, Solution, Data & Information

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group seeks a Data and Information Solutions Architect to define and govern domain-level data architectures, guiding delivery teams to implement scalable, secure, and cloud-aligned solutions aligned with the business strategy and digital transformation.

The role operates at the intersection of business and technology, providing architectural leadership and thought leadership across data platforms, integration patterns, and information models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field; TOGAF/Azure/AWS certs advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Define, govern, and maintain domain-level data and information architectures.
• Provide high-level solution designs and roadmaps aligned to enterprise direction.
• Guide delivery teams to implement scalable, secure, cloud-aligned solutions.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Advanced TOGAF/Azure/AWS enterprise architecture certifications

Job description

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

The Data and Information Solutions Architect defines, governs, and maintains domain‑level data and information architectures,providing high‑level solution designs and roadmaps aligned to a common enterprise technical direction. Operating at theintersection of business and technology, the role provides architectural leadership and thought leadership across data platforms,integration patterns, and information models, while guiding architects and delivery teams to implement scalable, secure, andcloud‑aligned solutions that support business strategy, digital transformation, and analytics‑driven decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; advanced certification in data architecture, cloud architecture, or enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Azure/AWS certifications) advantageous.
• 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/Data Architecture, Application Architecture or Technology Architecture with a balanced mix of skills covering technologies and industry knowledge.
• 8-10 years' practicalexperience in one or more Technology areas including but not limited to IT architecture, Data Architecture, infrastructure, and cloud development, Engineering and software architecture design, Business analysis, DevOps, Data Governance/Data Management, Project and product management

Additional Information

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• 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.