Solution Architect (iOCOOO174)

Ioco; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

iOCO Pretoria is seeking a seasoned Solution Architect to design secure, scalable cloud-based solutions, align with enterprise architecture and translate business needs into end-to-end architectures.

You will lead architecture definitions across applications, data, integration and security, apply Azure expertise, collaborate with analysts, developers and security teams, and maintain architecture documentation.

Qualifications

• At least five years of experience as a Solution Architect.
• Proficient in Azure cloud solutions and enterprise architecture practices.
• Ability to translate business needs into end-to-end architectural designs.

Responsibilities

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into solution architecture designs.
• Develop end-to-end solution architectures covering applications, data, technology, infrastructure, integrations and security.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and roadmaps.
• Define application architecture, integration patterns, interfaces and technical dependencies.
• Design data architecture, including data flows and information management requirements.
• Develop technology and infrastructure architecture designs, including cloud-based solutions.
• Apply Azure architecture knowledge when designing or supporting cloud solutions.
• Incorporate security requirements and risk considerations into solution designs.
• Evaluate technology options and provide recommendations based on requirements and constraints.
• Support API design and digital architecture capabilities.
• Collaborate with business analysts, developers, security specialists and enterprise architects.
• Maintain architecture documentation and diagrams.

Skills

Solution architecture

Azure

Data architecture

Security architecture

API architecture

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

NQF 7 level

TOGAF 10

Cloud certification (Azure/Google)

Security certification (CISSP/OSCP/CISM)

Open Digital Architecture/Open APIs

Tools

EA knowledge-base tools

Job description

Are you a forward-thinking Solution Architect passionate about designing innovative, secure and scalable technology solutions? Join our team to translate business needs into effective end-to-end architectures, leveraging your cloud expertise to drive digital integration, strengthen security and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.

What you'll do:

• Analyse business requirements and translate them into solution architecture designs.
• Develop end-to-end solution architectures covering applications, data, technology, infrastructure, integrations and security.
• Ensure that proposed solutions align with enterprise architecture standards, principles and roadmaps.
• Define application architecture, integration patterns, interfaces and technical dependencies.
• Design and assess data architecture, including data flows, data integration and information management requirements.
• Develop technology and infrastructure architecture designs, including cloud-based solutions.
• Apply Azure architecture knowledge when designing, assessing or supporting cloud solutions.
• Incorporate security requirements, controls and risk considerations into solution designs.
• Evaluate technology options and provide recommendations based on functional requirements, technical constraints and operational needs.
• Support the design and implementation of APIs and digital architecture capabilities.
• Work with business analysts, developers, infrastructure teams, security specialists, data specialists and enterprise architects.
• Conduct architecture reviews and support technical decision-making throughout implementation.
• Identify solution risks, dependencies, integration challenges and potential design limitations.
• Maintain solution architecture documentation, diagrams, design decisions and implementation guidance.
• Use enterprise architecture knowledge-base tools to maintain alignment with the broader architecture landscape.

Qualifications:

• NQF Level 7 qualification or equivalent.
• TOGAF 10 certification or an equivalent architecture framework or qualification, such as Zachman or ArchiMate.
• Cloud solutions certification, such as:
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert.
• Google Professional Cloud Architect.
• Another equivalent cloud architecture certification.
• Security certification, such as:
• CISSP.
• OSCP.
• CISM.
• Open Digital Architecture or Open APIs certification.
• The specific certification equivalencies and whether all listed certification categories are mandatory should be confirmed before the role is advertised.

Your Expertise:

• At least five (5) years of experience as a Solution Architect.
• Experience or capability in:
  • Business architecture.
  • Microsoft Azure.
  • Data architecture.
  • Application architecture.
  • Technology and infrastructure architecture.
  • Enterprise architecture knowledge-base tools.

Required Competencies:

• End-to-end solution architecture design.
• Business and technical requirements analysis.
• Application and integration architecture.
• Cloud architecture, particularly Azure.
• Data architecture and data integration.
• Technology and infrastructure architecture.
• Security architecture and risk assessment.
• API and digital architecture.
• Architecture documentation and modelling.
• Technical evaluation and decision-making.
• Stakeholder communication and collaboration.
• Architecture governance and standards compliance.

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent position
• Location: Pretoria

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies.?

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains.?

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.?

By joining IOCO you will have an open invitation to developer inspiring forums. A place where you will be able to connect and learn from and with your peers by sharing ideas, experiences, practices, and solutions.?

iOCO is an equal opportunity employer with an obligation to achieve its own unique EE objectives in the context of Employment Equity targets. Therefore, our employment strategy gives primary preference to previously disadvantaged individuals or groups