Solution Data & Information Architect

Standard Bank; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in South Africa seeks a Data and Information Solutions Architect to lead in defining and governing data architectures. Responsibilities include providing architectural leadership and guiding teams in delivering innovative, cloud-aligned solutions that drive business strategy and analytics. Candidates should have extensive experience in IT and data architecture, alongside collaborative skills for Agile environments. An ideal candidate will possess a bachelor's degree and advanced certifications in relevant areas, combined with practical experience in diverse technology sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• 5-7 years' experience with Agile methodologies.
• 8-10 years' experience in designing innovative solutions.
• Experience in DevOps and Data Governance is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain data architectures.
• Provide architectural leadership across data platforms.
• Guide teams on scalable, cloud-aligned solutions.

Skills

Agile working practices

LEAN proficiency

SCRUM proficiency

IT architecture

Data Architecture

Business analysis

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Advanced certification in data/cloud architecture

Job description

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Company: Standard Bank of South Africa

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job Ref ID: 80447866A-0001

Date Posted: 2/12/2026

Job Description

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 the intersection 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, and cloud‑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' practical experience 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

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change

Technical Competencies:

• Emerging Technology Monitoring
• Information Technology Architecture
• Internal & External IT Environment
• IT Applications
• IT Knowledge
• Solution Design
• Solutions Assessment
• Stakeholder Management (IT)

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