Solutions Architect

3 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

Job Description

Design, recommend and govern implementation of solutions across the bank to address business needs and solve business problems. Manage change process and establish overall solutions architecture and frameworks.

Hello Future Solutions Architect

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

Are you someone who can:

- Drive business profitability in the context of cost management through Information technology solutions
- Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness
- Develop and implement differentiated service models for client segments.
- Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements
- Have 5+ years of experience in the IT field as a Systems Architect
- Preferred: Banking Industry Experience
- Have an IT-related Degree or Diploma.
- Have programming experience or knowledge of programming principles.
- Have 2-3 years of experience in Systems Architecture and Kubernetes.
- Have strong design skills on Linux and Windows systems.
- Have advanced implementation and administration expertise in Kubernetes/Rancher.
- Have a Java development background (advantageous).
- Have experience with automated deployments (advantageous).
- Have TOGAF and/or Zachman certification (advantageous but not required).
- Have knowledge of Test-Driven Development.
- Are familiar with Agile methodologies.
- Have experience with OpenShift.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence.
- Demonstrate leadership behavior through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organizational values.
- Focus on tactical service plans to deliver and continuously provide a consistent, seamless and positive customer experience.
- Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions.
- Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances.
- Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters.
- Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG.
- Ensure IT governance approvals of technology solutions, oversee relevant HR Digitization initiatives and represents relevant business areas in different capacities at IT Governance and Architecture forums to ensure alignment with applicable FirstRand standards and achievement of business objectives.
- Manage Application Architecture Operational processes to ensure optimal costing and data integrity aligned to best practice for Enterprise Architecture.
- Deliver proof of concept solutions/prototypes and evaluate fit for purpose of relevant solutions for business areas in area of responsibility.

You will have access to:

- Opportunities to network and collaborate
- Challenging Working
- Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

- Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
- Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

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Job Details

02/06/25

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