Solution Architecture

1 week ago

Sandton, South Africa FirstRand Full time

About us, purpose, experience and qualifications

**about us**:
**purpose**:
**experience and qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, software engineering, computer science, or related field.
- TOGAF certification is a requirement. Knowledge of other frameworks (e.g. Zachman) will be an advantage.
- ITIL Version 3 foundation level or above desirable
- Experience in Architecture Modelling tools like Casewise, Visio, Draw.io, Sparx Enterprise Architect.
- Proven experience in engineering and software architecture design.
- Must have technical background and experience. Been in a senior role or capacity with technical teams
- 4 - 6 Years’ experience in Analysis and Design
- Experience Description: Experience in multiple IT disciples e.g., development, analysis, design, service management, architecture
- Familiar with IT Architecture, infrastructure, and cloud-based solutions
- Familiar with traditional and modern Application, Data and Integration patterns
- 5 or more years of proven success in implementing change in solutions focused roles.
- Proficient with UML Design Standards and Enterprise modelling tools
- Relevant Architecture Certification advantageous
- Familiar with more progressive technology solutions using cloud-native capabilities advantageous
- Comfortable in working in productivity tools like: Microsoft Project, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Sharepoint, JIRA, Confluence
- Familiar with ITSM practises and processes for IT service delivery advantageous
- Key Competencies:

- Takes the initiative to proactively resolve issues within own remit and recognises when escalation is required
- Uses own knowledge and experience to make sounds judgements or assist others with sound judgements
- Considers the regional and global implications of what we do in our own areas of responsibility
- Identifies and builds relationships across team and region
- Understands need to work within project scope, including budget
- Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
- Supervise and foster built in quality.
- A strong self-starter that requires little to no oversight
- Curious and passionate about using technology to solve business problems
- Must be both highly analytical and practical
- Must be courageous and not afraid to think outside of the box
- Good understanding of coding languages (Java, JavaScript).
- Sound knowledge of various operating systems and databases.
- Efficient communication and presenting skills (informative).
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Professional and diligent
- Good work ethic and ability to meet deadlines
- Organized, methodical and self-motivated
- Ability to visualize and analyze problems affecting multiple systems/locations
- Keeping abreast of industry trends and new technologies
- Shows understanding of others to influence as appropriate
- Positive attitude
- Provide thought leadership, innovation and best practice
- Experience and comfortable in working in an agile DevOps, Continuous Integration environment.
- Team player with strong analytical skills and the ability to understand and resolve complex problems.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with ability to clearly communicate ideas and results to client and management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively articulate reports and technical concepts to users, clients, development teams, and management.

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