Solutions Architect

Job Description

Overview:

We are looking for a Solutions Architect to play a key technical role in several client projects. The candidate needs deep expertise in implementing solutions across multiple technologies (Office 365, SaaS, CoreHR, PowerBI, Power Apps, Qlik, Microbus, Trapeze, SalesForce, SAP).

Responsibilities:

• To work on projects to shape solution options and influence strategic direction to ensure that the solutions designed are architecturally aligned.
• Develop solution designs and supporting technical design documentation in compliance with architectural strategies (vison and roadmap) and principles.
• Ensure that solutions adhere to agreed policies and standards in the areas of security, infrastructure, services, delivery, and quality assurance in order to ensure business solutions bring real value to the organisation.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the specific business areas to which you are aligned and understand organisational inter dependencies to ensure an enterprise view when designing business solutions.
• Maintain relationships with Enterprise Architecture, Business Analysis, and IT Delivery in order to influence decisions made in respect of approaches to and scoping of projects and to influence architectural direction in respect of roadmaps.
• In solution procurements, support the preparation of functional requirements, and lead the preparation and evaluation of IT requirements to ensure quality of same. Carry out market research to ensure the right solutions are procured and work with Procurement to ensure successful tender outcomes for the organisation.
• Keep abreast with developments in the IT industry and banking sector in order to ensure that technical solutions are kept in line with industry standard. Promote awareness of new and emerging technologies among staff and business in order to influence decision-makers.
• Maintain a high level of business engagement to inspire confidence in IT as a trusted business partner.
• Support the Solution Architecture Manager in embedding a culture of continuous improvement in the Solution Architecture team by looking for and driving improvements to ‘ways of working’, processes, tools, and techniques.
• Provide relevant skills transfer, coaching and mentoring to team members to share expertise in your domain area.

Qualifications:

BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related subject.