Strategic Solutions Architect - Enterprise IT Roadmaps

LINKFIELDS INNOVATIONS (PTY) LTD; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

LINKFIELDS INNOVATIONS (PTY) LTD in Randburg, South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and implement technical architectures that align with business needs. This role is vital in guiding both business and IT teams to achieve project goals.

The ideal candidate will have an IT Diploma, TOGAF certification, and extensive experience (6+ years) in solutions architecture, particularly with Oracle and Microsoft technologies. The role involves executing IT strategies and ensuring compliance with architecture standards.

Qualifications

• IT Diploma required.
• TOGAF certification preferred.
• 6+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect.
• Expertise in Oracle and Microsoft technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Enterprise Architecture Director in enforcing adherence to IT standards.
• Execute the long-term IT strategy and Enterprise Architecture roadmap.
• Support the delivery teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Conduct feasibility assessments where required.
• Design solutions that meet project objectives.

Skills

IT Diploma

TOGAF

Solutions Architect experience (6+ years)

Oracle technology

Microsoft technology

SaaS/PaaS/IaaS architecture

Business process modelling

ERP/CRM/SCM/Finance Applications

Integration (B2B/SOA)

Business Intelligence (BI)

Education

IT Diploma

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