Associate Solution Architect at PPS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or related field advantageous, or equivalent proven experience in the role
• Certifications such as TOGAF or similar architectural framework (preferred)
• SAFe Architect, Archimate, BPMN 2.0 or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

• 3 - 4 years proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in an enterprise environment
• Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment
• Experience as a developer on a complex environment
• Proven experience on Google and Azure Cloud platforms
• Industry working experience an added advantage

Duties and Responsibilities

Solution Design & Implementation

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of business needs and strategic objectives
• Design end-to-end IT solution architectures that address business requirements and are aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Ensure that solutions are scalable, sustainable, and integrate seamlessly with existing systems
• Oversee the implementation of IT solution Architectures, ensuring they are delivered on to the required quality standards, patterns and designs
• Maintain up to date library of current architecture state

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with business stakeholders, agile team leaders, and development teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance
• Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and consistent solution delivery
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders

Technical Leadership 

• Supported by the Technical and Security Architects, provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, promoting best practices and high-quality standards
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends and assess their potential impact on the business
• Advocate for the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that enhance productivity and innovation

Strategic Planning & Governance

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the enterprise architecture roadmap
• Ensure solutions adhere to architectural principles, policies, and governance frameworks
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure solutions are aligned with strategic goals

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in retrospectives and reviews to identify opportunities for process and performance improvements
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team
• Support the evolution of the SAFe Agile framework within the organisation