Solution Architect

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Brands Ltd. in South Africa seeks a Solution Architect to create and maintain technology solution designs covering conceptual, logical and physical architectures.

The SA will be experienced in domain architecture spanning (but not limited to) Process, Business, Application, Security, Data, Integration, Infrastructure and Cloud. The SA will support the Lead SA and BE & EA Director in contributing to the EA and SA practice while focusing on delivering a fit-for-purpose Solution Architecture

Qualifications

• BSc (Information Systems) or similar; cloud or architecture certification preferred.
• 5–8+ years in IT, with 5+ years in an Architect role.
• In-depth knowledge of IT architectures (Cloud and on-premise); ERP/CRM/SCM, data and security.

Responsibilities

• Be a key participant in Joint Application Design (JAD) and translate business needs into architecture designs.
• Craft HL and Detailed Architectures that support Business Requirements and EA practice.
• Conduct System Analysis to establish the AS-IS architecture across projects.
• Apply EA frameworks to create domain architectures (Process, Business, Application, Integration, Security, Cloud).
• Present proposed Architectures at Architecture Forums for IT approvals.
• Engage daily with Business on IT issues affecting them.
• Build relationships between IT and Tiger Brands’ Business Units.
• Contribute to objectives and IT strategies with Business for delivery.
• Provide consultancy during RFI/RFP, scoping, budgeting, and high-level design.
• Drive governance to ensure solutions meet IT standards and roadmaps.

Skills

JAD participation

Stakeholder management

Solution architecture

Cloud architecture

Education

BSc (Information Systems)

Cloud certification

Tools

EA frameworks

ERP/CRM/SCM

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! The Solution Architect(SA) is responsible for creating and maintaining technology solution designs covering conceptual, logical and physical architectures. The SA will be experienced in domain architecture spanning (but not limited to) Process, Business, Application, Security, Data, Integration, Infrastructure and Cloud. The SA will support the Lead SA and Business Engagement (BE) & EA Director in contributing to the EA and SA practice while focusing on delivering a fit-for-purpose Solution Architecture across a range of IT and Business Projects. Practice capabilities and solutions will align with the Business and IT strategic objectives. SA delivery will align with EA and IT governance principles, frameworks and patterns.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Be a key participant in Joint Application Design (JAD) and seek a shared understanding between Business and IT on proposed solutions.
• Craft HL and Detailed Architectures that support Business Requirements and Objectives and conform to the EA practice.
• Conduct System Analysis to establish the AS-IS architecture for a range of projects
• Apply the relevant EA frameworks and patterns to create/enhance the appropriate domain(Process, Business, Application, Integration, Security, Infrastructure, Cloud, Technology) target architectures.
• Present proposed Architectures and related technologies at Architecture Forums for IT approvals
• Keep engaging daily with Business on problem areas in IT that affect them or could affect them
• Build strong relationships between IT and Business Units across Tiger Brands
• Contribute to objectives and supporting strategies with Business for IT to deliver
• Provide feedback to Business on all IT projects in progress across Tiger Brands
• Work with the Project Management Team in IT to track all project progress
• Conduct analysis and provide support on opportunities/challenges/opportunities facing the Business
• Translate business requirements into economical, efficient and effective IT solutions; roadmaps and supporting enterprise architectures (business process architecture, business architecture, infrastructure architecture, data architecture, application architecture, security architecture, integration architecture and technology architecture)
• Developed robust, secure, adaptable and scalable solution designs for business solutions
• Provide consultancy services to assist business and IT teams during RFI; RFP; project scoping; project budgeting, and high-level conceptual design
• Conduct feasibility assessments where requested for proposed application/technology implementations or changes
• Design detailed low-level technical solutions to meet project objectives; business requirements; business capabilities, business processes that adhere to best IT(especially EA, SA) practices (fit for purpose; adaptable; future proof; cost efficient; secure; maintainable and supportable)
• Drive and participate in governance forums to assess that in-house and 3rd-party solutions meet IT standards, policies and frameworks that are aligned to the IT strategy, business capability goals, application and integration roadmap, data and information architecture and BEEA EA, SA roadmap
• Review solutions after the development/implementation and testing phases to ensure that “As Designed” and “As Built” solutions are aligned; rectify design documentation, if required, and update the architecture landscape accordingly
• Identify non-compliant(regulatory, industry, IT approved ) solutions and technical debt and propose mitigation actions

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• BSc (Information Systems) or similar; Cloud or similar architecture certification
• 5-8+ years in IT, with 5+ year experience in an Architect role (Application Architect, Integration Architect or Infrastructure Architect)
• In-depth knowledge of IT architectures (Cloud architecture and on-premise); business process modelling; architecture modelling; ERP, CRM, SCM, HCM and Finance applications; integration (B2B / SOA), BI, digitalisation and mobile applications.
• Enterprise Application Development preferred.
• 2+ Years with Cloud and Scaling Architecture
• E2E Solution Architecture Experience advantageous
• Software Engineering background advantageous

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacturing, marketing and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow. Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together. We aim to Ignite Your Career, Grow our brands and our business. If you are looking for an exciting career in a multinational FMCG business, then Tiger Brands is the place for you to work and play.