Solutions Architect

LINKFIELDS INNOVATIONS (PTY) LTD; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions firm in Randburg is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to create technical solution architecture that meets business needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT architecture, business process modeling, and relevant technical skills. Responsibilities include supporting IT standards and delivering projects on time and budget.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect.
• Proven expertise in designing IT solutions.
• Experience with ERP/CRM/SCM/Finance Applications.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Architecture Director by enforcing IT standards.
• Execute the long-term IT strategy and Enterprise Architecture roadmap.
• Design solutions to meet project objectives.

Skills

IT architecture (SaaS / PaaS / IaaS)

Business process modelling

Integration (B2B / SOA)

BI

Education

IT Diploma

TOGAF

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft technology

Job description

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
• Executing 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 and Solutions Architect
• Oracle & Microsoft technology
• IT architect (SaaS / PaaS / IaaS)
• Business process modelling
• ERP / CRM / SCM / Finance Applications
• Integration (B2B / SOA)
• BI