Solutions Architect

Travelbyinvestec; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Travelbyinvestec in South Africa is seeking 3 Solutions Architects for our Central Services IT and Private Banking Technology teams. You will define and govern end-to-end technology solutions that align with enterprise standards and business strategy.

You will provide architectural leadership across the solution lifecycle, partnering with business and tech stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure and resilient designs across cloud, data and integration domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in CS/IS/Engineering or related field.
• 8-10+ years in software engineering or solution architecture.
• Experience designing enterprise-scale solutions across cloud, integration, data and apps.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Azure and Oracle.
• Experience with architecture governance frameworks and standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience in financial services or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with TOGAF, BIZBOK, DM-BOK, BIAN or Zachman.
• Relevant architecture or cloud certifications.
• Exposure to AI and modern integration architectures.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end solution architecture, ensuring alignment between business objectives, technology strategy and delivery outcomes.
• Define and maintain architecture roadmaps, target-state architectures and solution blueprints.
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance to engineering, delivery and business teams.
• Design solutions that are secure, scalable, resilient, cost-effective and aligned to governance standards.
• Define appropriate integration, data and technology patterns across enterprise systems and platforms.
• Facilitate architecture discussions, manage technology trade-offs and communicate architectural decisions to stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain architecture artefacts, standards and governance documentation.
• Contribute to architecture best practice, technology innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Influencing skills

Architectural leadership

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IS/Engineering

8-10+ years experience

Tools

Azure

Oracle

Job description

Description

We are currently looking for 3 Solutions Architects, for our Central Services IT and Private Banking Technology teams.

A Solutions Architect is responsible for defining and governing end-to-end technology solutions that support business strategy and deliver sustainable business outcomes. This role partners with business and technology stakeholders to translate requirements into scalable, secure and resilient solutions aligned with enterprise architecture standards and strategic priorities.

The role provides architectural leadership across the solution lifecycle, from concept and design through implementation and ongoing optimization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end solution architecture, ensuring alignment between business objectives, technology strategy and delivery outcomes.
• Define and maintain architecture roadmaps, target-state architectures and solution blueprints.
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance to engineering, delivery and business teams.
• Design solutions that are secure, scalable, resilient, cost-effective and aligned to governance standards.
• Define appropriate integration, data and technology patterns across enterprise systems and platforms.
• Facilitate architecture discussions, manage technology trade-offs and communicate architectural decisions to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Produce and maintain architecture artefacts, standards and governance documentation.
• Contribute to architecture best practice, technology innovation and continuous improvement across the organisation

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related discipline.
• 8-10+ years' experience in software engineering, solution architecture or related technology leadership roles.
• Strong experience designing enterprise-scale solutions across cloud, integration, data and application domains.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, preferably Azure, Oracle and modern software delivery practices.
• Experience working within architecture governance frameworks and standards.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Financial services or other regulated industry experience.
• Experience with architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, BIZBOK, DM-BOK, BIAN or Zachman.
• Relevant architecture or cloud certifications.
• Exposure to AI, modern integration architectures and emerging technologies
• Proficiency in using AI-enabled productivity tools, such as Copilot, to improve efficiency, generate insight and support decision-making. Applies critical thinking and sound judgement when interpreting outputs, remains accountable for the quality and accuracy of their work

What We Value

At Investec we seek creative, talented people with passion, energy and stamina, who collaborate unselfishly.