ICT Development and Architecture Manager

Our Client, a leader in the Financial Services & Pensions industry is seeking an experienced ICT Development and Architecture ManagerPURPOSE OF JOBThis position encompasses the planning, analysis, design, and implementation for the development and execution of ICT strategy by applying multidimensional business combining capabilities, end-to-end value delivery, information, and organizational structure and the relationships among these business views and strategies, products, policies, initiatives, and stakeholdersMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS MatricTertiary qualification at NQF Level 7 with ICT majorsMicrosoft SQLIIBA Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP)INCOSE Expert Systems Engineering Professional (ESEP)DEAC Certified Enterprise Architect (CEA)Sound knowledge of IT systems (hardware, software, databases, networking, security), strategic thinking, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.MAIN JOB FUNCTIONS 5 years ICT security experience in a Systems Development EnvironmentINTERNAL (TEAM) INTERACTION (information, support, advice): Organisation wide information sharing, support, advice, persuasion and education on ICT securityEXTERNAL INTERACTION (information, support, advice, persuasion/ negotiation): Service providers: information, advice, persuasion and negotiation. Local Authorities: Information, advice, persuasion and negotiation on effective use of Fund systems and system needs relating functionalityReviewing, Planning and Systems DesignConduct periodic reviews of existing systems and applications for effectiveness and efficiency in meeting business needs, development of strategies for improvementScope development requests and requirements from business, evaluate through feasibility study for adoption decision makingIdentifying member challenges and restraints of use/ease of access to systems.Plan, scope, document and oversee system improvements through enhancement, integration or interfacing of existing systems, as well as implementation of new systems for adoption. (Mobile app, website, CRM, doc. management, financial systems, etc.)Intermediate development level required (SQL queries & updates, Visual Basic, C#, HTML)Interdisciplinary system solution architecture understanding required (Eg. Microsoft, Unix, SQL, APIs, Apache, IIS)Liaison to development support team and internal staff for feedback, as well as soliciting inter-department end-user feedback to ensure high accuracy of development undertakings.Ensure thorough system and UAT testing is conducted in collaboration with external vendors/developers and responsible staff, prior to releaseDocumentation – Formulation of any new systems documentation, review and update existing, and drawing of schematics and diagrams for clear understanding of structures.Database Management (Security, migrations, mergers)Driving Data Quality initiatives (3rd party enrichment, mandatory fields, procedures, OCR existing documents, standardisation, identification of missing fields and corrective plans)Building Data warehouse & marts, PowerBI reportingEstablish and ensure adherence to best practice guidelines of System Development Life-Cycle (SDLC) of all business applications.Good project management skills, and able to follow Agile Development and Project management methodologies, defining, clearly communicating and following up milestones, to execute high significant organisational-wide application changes.Implement standards of compliance and good practice, taking into account audit recommendations, as well as SOC2 compliance.Factor in security, audit, and Disaster Recovery requirements in all projects.Interdisciplinary system solution architecture understanding required (Eg. Microsoft, Unix, SQL, APIs, Apache, IIS)Report on performance against budget ensuring strict compliance to agreed budgetsReview and approve system development billing items against known and documented work performed with providers.