Solutions Architect

Firstrand Namibia Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector seeks an experienced professional to create integrated business and technology frameworks. The role involves overseeing IT governance, managing digitization initiatives, and ensuring alignment with business objectives. Candidates should have a strong background in data and technology, with a focus on collaboration and stakeholder management.

Benefits

Networking and collaboration opportunities

Challenging work environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in the banking industry and data environment preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop business insights and data tools.
• Create architectural frameworks and roadmaps aligned with standards.
• Ensure IT & Data governance compliance.

Skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Data Integration

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Data or Technology

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: May 17 (8 days left to apply)

Job Requisition ID: R

Job Description

To create integrated business process, technologies, information, and application architectural frameworks and develop a high-level architecture implementation roadmap across multiple Business Units (BUs).

Manage IT governance approval processes, oversee relevant digitization initiatives, and represent relevant business areas at IT Governance and Architecture forums, ensuring alignment with FirstRand standards and achievement of business objectives.

Additional Information

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables.

We design for shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us proud of our people.

Key qualities we seek:

• Drive profitability through IT solutions and cost management
• Enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness
• Implement data integrations and systems
• Establish data sharing and data products for business and clients
• Build objective relationships with stakeholders, including end-users, SMEs, project managers, and senior staff

Candidate Requirements

Minimum: Degree (preferably in Data or Technology)

Experience: 7+ years, with banking industry and data environment experience preferred

Ability to collaborate with senior stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

• Develop business insights and data tools
• Collaborate with external partners to develop shared solutions
• Create architectural frameworks and roadmaps aligned with standards
• Manage team performance and foster growth
• Demonstrate leadership and organizational commitment
• Ensure customer satisfaction through a customer-centric approach
• Build stakeholder relationships and support innovation
• Manage budgets and expenditures
• Ensure IT & Data governance compliance
• Oversee Application Architecture processes for cost and data integrity
• Deliver prototypes and evaluate solutions for business fit

Technologies Used

Benefits and Opportunities

• Networking and collaboration opportunities
• Challenging work environment

Candidate Qualities

• Curious, courageous, and eager to learn
• Obsessed with mastery and continuous improvement

Applications are open until May 17. Please submit your application before the deadline.

All appointments will adhere to FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan.

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to disclose their status voluntarily; this information will be kept confidential.

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