Senior Business Systems Architect

Placements24; Sandton; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

On-site in Sandton

Professional development

Generous leave

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Senior Business Systems Architect in Sandton to bridge business objectives with technology. You will design and oversee integrated systems, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational efficiency in a financial services context.

You will guide architecture, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive best practices across ERP/CRM integrations while ensuring security and performance throughout the lifecycle.

Formación

• 8+ years in business systems analysis, enterprise architecture, or related role.
• Experience designing and implementing complex business systems, preferably in financial services.
• Strong understanding of business process modeling and enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Experience with ERP, CRM, and other enterprise applications integrations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into scalable system architecture designs.
• Design architecture for core business systems and integrations with other enterprise applications.
• Develop architectural roadmaps and strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Collaborate with stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Define standards, patterns, and best practices for business systems.
• Evaluate technologies and solutions to meet business needs and trends.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the SDLC.
• Ensure security, reliability, and performance of designed systems.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide improvement recommendations.

Conocimientos

Enterprise architecture

Systems integration

TOGAF

ERP/CRM architecture

Stakeholder management

Security and performance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Information Technology

Herramientas

ERP systems

CRM systems

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Business Systems Architect to join their team in Sandton, Gauteng. This is an on-site role focused on bridging the gap between business objectives and technology solutions. You will be responsible for designing and overseeing the implementation of integrated business systems, ensuring they align with strategic goals and enhance operational efficiency. This role requires a deep understanding of business processes, enterprise architecture, and system integration within the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze business requirements and translate them into robust and scalable system architecture designs.
• Design and document the architecture for core business systems, including integrations with other enterprise applications.
• Develop architectural roadmaps and strategies that support business objectives.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT teams, and vendors to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Define architectural standards, patterns, and best practices for business systems.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and solutions that meet business needs and industry trends.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the system development lifecycle.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of designed systems.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in business systems analysis, enterprise architecture, or a related role.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex business systems, preferably in the financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of business process modeling, enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF), and system integration techniques.
• Proficiency in understanding and architecting solutions involving ERP, CRM, and other enterprise applications.
• Experience with various technology stacks and platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking abilities.
• Superior communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• On-site work environment in the heart of Sandton, Gauteng.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Exposure to innovative financial technology solutions.
• A supportive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Generous annual leave and other employee perks.
• Potential for career advancement within a leading institution.