Solutions Architect

Linkfields Innovations (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions company in Gauteng is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to create and implement technical architecture that meets business needs. The role includes enforcing IT standards and collaborating with various teams to ensure timely project delivery. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience with Oracle and Microsoft technologies, as well as an IT Diploma and/or TOGAF certification.

Qualifications

• IT Diploma and possibly relevant certifications like TOGAF.
• Minimum 6 years as a Solutions Architect.
• Experience with various Oracle and Microsoft technologies.

Responsibilities

• Enforce adherence to IT standards and governance framework.
• Execute long-term IT strategy and Enterprise Architecture roadmap.
• Support various teams to deliver projects on time and budget.

Skills

Oracle technology

Microsoft technology

Business process modelling

Integration (B2B/SOA)

ERP/CRM/SCM/Finance Applications

Education

IT Diploma

TOGAF

Tools

SaaS

PaaS

IaaS

Job description

Overview

Responsible for creating technical Solution architecture that describes how IT components are combined to meet a particular set of business requirements and capabilities.

It is a multi-disciplinary role guiding business and IT teams to meet project objectives.

The Solutions Architect is required to design and execute strategy and Enterprise Architecture Road mapping, incorporating IT innovations in the design approach, with a long-term view.

The main deliverable of the Solutions Architect is to ensure selection and deployment of future‑proofed; cost‑effective; flexible and sustainable IT solutions that support business needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

Support the Enterprise Architecture Director by enforcing adherence to IT standards, policies and governance framework; execute the long‑term IT strategy and Enterprise Architecture roadmap; support Business partner, Portfolio Management, Project Delivery, Service Delivery and Security Risk Governance teams to deliver projects on time, on budget and to specifications; provide consultancy; conduct feasibility assessments where required; support development of solution delivery; design solutions to meet project objectives and business requirements; review solutions after the development and testing phases and rectify document designs.

Desired Experience & Qualification

IT Diploma, TOGAF, 6+ years as Solutions Architect, Oracle & Microsoft technology, IT architect (SaaS / PaaS / IaaS), Business process modelling, ERP / CRM / SCM / Finance Applications, Integration (B2B / SOA), BI.