Information Architect

FirstRand Corporate Centre; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Gauteng, Johannesburg seeks an Information Architect to execute an Information Architecture roadmap, design data solutions, and drive cost efficiencies. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders and ensuring alignment with architectural policies. Ideal candidates will support business profitability through efficient data management practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute on the Information Architecture roadmap.
• Design solutions aligned to the Information and Data Architecture framework.
• Implement the Information Architecture framework within area of scope.
• Drive cost efficiencies within area of scope through enhancements.
• Support alignment between business architecture and application architecture.

Job description

Job title : Information Architect

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : November 02, 2025

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Job Description

• To execute on the Information Architecture roadmap and align on existing and new solutions to the target Information Architecture framework.
• To design solutions aligned to the Information and Data Architecture framework and principles within area of responsibility.
• Execute on Information Architecture roadmaps.
• Advise on and provide input into Information Architecture use cases to be implemented within area of scope.
• Implement the Information Architecture framework within area of scope.
• Provide input into the SDLC and ensure alignment to information architecture framework.
• Drive cost efficiencies within area of scope through enhancements of agile frameworks and processes.
• Align to FirstRand approved strategic data platforms to meet the business growth demands and execute the information architecture requirements for all use cases within area of scope.
• Highlight data dependencies within area of scope, that need to be resolved by logging requirements into the Enterprise Data Program, prioritize and close gaps.
• Support in the facilitation of alignment between business architecture and application architecture as and when required.
• Execute on prioritized information architect work within the business area / PH.
• Drive business profitability in the context of cost management through efficient data management practices and alignment to the Information Architecture.
• Keep abreast of advancements within the data and technology areas and to simply the information architecture.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders within area of scope to provide input and socialize information architecture principles to be adopted.
• Ensure information and use cases are aligned to policies and frameworks and support business value creation.
• Ensure solutions contribute towards achieving an integrated information architecture.
• Support adoption of approved architecture and decommissioning of "non-compliant" environments / infrastructures in respect to the group architecture principles within area of scope.
• Identify interconnected problems, determine impact, patterns, trends; and identify best fit alternatives to design and implement best practice solutions.
• Build-out data assets aligned to Information Architecture principles as part of roadmap for area of responsibility.
• Ensure alignment with Enterprise Data Domains and alignment of data products in tenants with group architectural policies.
• Minimize duplication and streamline advanced analytical model deployment, ensuring accelerated deployment of models, leveraging aligned data pipelines, agile methodology and data platform constructs including feature store, etc.
• Monitor operational issues and ensure high levels of data ethics is followed; escalation to relevant stakeholders as and when required.
• Facilitate the conversion of knowledge and ideas into new or improved solutions (products, processes, and services).
• Work closely with a cross-functional team to assess information architectural requirements for new and enhanced business operations.
• Drive Information Architecture awareness (and related risks) for area of responsibility in consultation with relevant stakeholders (e.g., Data Modelers, Data Engineers, etc.)
• Provide required training to relevant stakeholders on information architecture framework, policies, standards, and principles within area of scope.
• Liaise and communicate the architectural design to the necessary audiences e.g., Data Modellers, Data Engineers, etc.
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