Solution Architect - Johannesburg, South Africa - eSoft Development and Technologies

eSoft Development and Technologies
eSoft Development and Technologies
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Johannesburg, South Africa

2 weeks ago

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The scope will include but will not be limited to:

  • Provide solution architecture consulting/services for the new initiatives, projects and programmes within Programme Sky.
  • Provide solution architecture consulting/services for Programme Sky initiatives that are in the Demand Management Phase.
  • The number of projects and initiatives will be negotiated and agreed with the service provider and the solution architect during the onboarding phase.

Key responsibilities:


  • Develop the solution architectures for the different projects within Programme sky and guide the endtoend delivery of solutions for Programme Sky.
  • Ensure alignment between the enterprise architecture, related solution architectures, architecture principles, and information and communications technology (ICT) standards to ensure standardisation and reduce risk.
  • Ensure that the solutions meet the business requirements while complying to standards and principles, traceability to enterprise reference models, and alignment with the target enterprise architecture vision.
  • Ensure that proposed solutions are peer reviewed by the EA division and presented to the business Enterprise Architecture Governance forums for approval.
  • Take accountability for overseeing the endtoend delivery of the solutions for the business, and ensure that solutions implemented match the architectural designs (implementation governance).
  • Develop evaluation criteria to support crossfunctional teams in evaluating product identification and selection processes including proofs of concept (POC), requests for information (RFIs) and requests for proposals (RFPs).

Knowledge, experience and personal competencies

Education and experience:


  • A tertiary qualification (NQF6), degree (NQF7) or Honors degree (NQF 8) in the field of specialization OR equivalent industryspecific certifications AND
  • A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.
  • A formal architecture certification (e.g. TOGAF, BIZBOK) will be an advantage.

Additional requirements

  • Proficiency in English (verbal and written skills).
  • Thought leadership.
  • Stakeholder management.
  • Risk management.
  • Problemsolving skills.
  • Facilitation skills
  • Negotiation skills

Job Type:
Temporary

Contract length: 24 months


Education:


  • Honours (preferred)

Experience:

Solution Architect: 5 years (preferred)


License/Certification:

  • TOGAF, BIZBOK (preferred)
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