Information Architect

3 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

Job Description

To provide input into and execute on the Information Architecture roadmap and align on existing and new solutions to the target Information Architecture framework.

To design solutions aligned to the Information and Data Architecture framework and principles.
- Provide input into Information Architecture roadmaps to transition Information Architecture to target state aligned to Group Data strategy.
- Advise on and provide input into Information Architecture use cases to be implemented within area of scope.
- Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the Information Architecture framework and ensure corrective action is taken (if required) within area of scope.
- Oversee and provide input into the SDLC and ensure alignment to information architecture framework.
- Drive cost efficiencies within area of scope through enhancements of agile frameworks and processes.
- Align to FirstRand approved strategic data platforms to meet the business growth demands and execute the information architecture requirements for all use cases within area of scope.
- Highlight data dependencies within area of scope, that need to be resolved by logging requirements into the Enterprise Data Program, prioritize and close gaps.
- Co-ordinate and prioritize the information architect work within the business area/ PH as per business priority and approval.
- Drive business profitability in the context of cost management through efficient data management practices and alignment to the Information Architecture.
- Keep abreast of advancements within the data and technology areas and to simplify the information architecture.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders within area of scope to provide input and socialize information architecture principles to be adopted.
- Ensure information and use cases are aligned to policies and frameworks and support business value creation.
- Ensure targets and solutions contribute towards achieving an integrated information architecture.
- Ensure adoption of approved architecture and decommission "non-compliant" environments/ infrastructures in respect to the group architecture principles within area of scope.
- Identify interconnected problems, determine impact, patterns, trends; and identify best fit alternatives to design and implement best practice solutions.
- Build-out data assets aligned to Information Architecture principles as part of roadmap for area of responsibility.
- Ensure compliance of Enterprise Data Domains and alignment of data products in tenants with group architectural policies.
- Minimize duplication and streamline advanced analytical model deployment, ensuring accelerated deployment of models, leveraging aligned data pipelines, agile methodology and data platform constructs including feature store, etc.
- Participate in relevant committees within area of scope to define opportunities to improve/ enhance the Information Architecture.
- Monitor operational issues and ensure high levels of data ethics is followed.
- Facilitate the conversion of knowledge and ideas into new or improved solutions (products, processes, and services).
- Work closely with a cross-functional team to assess information architectural requirements for new and enhanced business operations.
- Drive Information Architecture awareness (and related risks) for area of responsibility in consultation with relevant stakeholders (e.g. CDAOs, Data Modelers, Data Engineers, etc.)
- Provide required training to relevant stakeholders on information architecture framework, policies, standards, and principles within area of scope
Liaise and communicate the architectural design to the necessary audiences e.g. Data Modellers, Data Engineers, etc.

Job Details

19/10/24



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