Systems Architect

Job Description

The specification, product selection and design of infrastructure components to implement a system architecture

Hello future Systems 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.

As part of our FNB - Core Banking Team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you experienced in:
Design and Implementation:

- Develop and implement strategic goals for managing and maintaining systems and software.
- Create end-to-end integrated systems and review new and existing system designs.

Security and Maintenance:

- Ensure systems are secure and protected from breaches.
- Perform regular maintenance and updates to keep systems running smoothly.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

- Work closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and ensure the system meets their needs.
- Provide technical support and guidance to other IT personnel.

Budget Management:

- Manage resources and budgets effectively to deliver quality systems within financial constraints.

Skills Required

Technical Skills:

- Proficiency in programming languages like Python and JavaScript.
- Strong understanding of networking, databases, and cloud services.

Problem-Solving:

- Ability to detect and resolve system vulnerabilities and disruptions.

Communication:

- Excellent communication skills to convey ideas and collaborate with stakeholders.

Leadership:

- Strong leadership skills to innovate and implement new system infrastructures.

Education and Certifications

Degree:

- Typically requires a degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.

Certifications:

- TOGAF 9 certification for IT architecture basics2.
- MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer) for data center management and networking

Additional Requirements:

- 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
- Liaise and communicate the system requirements to the necessary audiences e.g. testers, developers, business analysts
- Provide infrastructure components that are used by all the domains within the architecture by providing a generalist view of technologies, both current and cutting edge; and deliver enterprise standards, assist with architecture specifications, development and integration
- Monitor changes in legislation, regulations, initiatives and relevant industry practices. Ensure drafting and implementation of appropriate interventions. Ensure compliance with audit requirements
- Analyze the current technology environment to detect critical deficiencies and recommend solutions for improvement by analyzing technology industry and market trends, and determine their potential impact on the enterprise.
- Document necessary technical architecture design and analysis work, possibly including project post mortem documentation and metric collection and deliver enterprise standards by assisting with architecture specifications, development and integration
- Explore ways to constantly improve quality of existing services, processes and systems in order to be more efficient
- Define the principles that guide technology decisions for the enterprise by assisting with designing the governance activities associated with ensuring Technology Architecture compliance
- Manage own development to increase own competencies
- Provision of training on current systems as and when required.
- Plan and manage performance, skills development, employment equity, talent and culture of team in order to improve innovation, achieve efficiencies and increase competencies

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Job Details

Application Closing Date

09/10/24