Data Architect at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• Developing a Capability Architecture across clusters to realise the business strategy in the context of the organisational technology strategy.  Responsible for one or more of the key Information Technology subject domains including but not limited to: Business architecture, Integration Architecture, Infrastructure Architecture, Security Architecture and/or Application Architecture. Identify operational opportunities and develop Architectures and migration roadmaps consistent with the enterprise strategy and vision.  Facilitates the development of the right future-state architecture. Stays constantly current on the latest developments in the field of expertise.

Job Responsibilities

• Make recommendations for data model design
• Alignment and assurance that technical designs align with domain architecture and that implemented solutions align
• Architect, design, implement and drive next generation system architectures and automation solutions within Nedbank.
• Roadmap for transformation from current to future state Architectures
• Assist in the development of Solution Architectures requiring Domain technologies
• Facilitates the adoption, realisation and conformance to the architectural patterns across the relevant implementation teams
• Develop and regularly review and where necessary recommend updates to the organisation's Domain standards
• Calculate the organisation's Domain Technical Debt and ensure this is regularly communicated to the Chief Architect
• Where applicable Pro-actively recommend changes to Application Development and Deployment  implementations to introduce new functionality, reduce IT Cost or improve levels of Service
• Support the achievement of the  business strategy, objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise 
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
• Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.
• Pro-actively recommend changes to Domain implementations to introduce new functionality, reduce IT Cost or improve levels of Service
• Develop and regularly maintain a future-state Domain vision in line with the organisation's Business and IT Strategies - as well as the roadmap for transforming between current and future Domain vision
• Govern the development and ongoing review and update of the organisation's Domain Principles, Patterns and Standards
• Participate in the Architecture Review Board  to ensure Solution Architecture adherence with Domain Principles, Standards and Future State Vision
• Keep abreast of new technologies and make recommendations on new and emerging technologies appropriate to the organisation
• Where applicable participate in the Architecture Review Board  to ensure Solution Architecture alignment with Application Development and Deployment  Principles, Standards and Future State Vision
• Develop and regularly review and where necessary recommend updates to the organisation's Application Development and Deployment  standards

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Honours or master’s degree in BSc Computer Science, Industrial Engineering or similar

Minimum Experience Level

• 3+ Years experience as Architect in different organisation/industry
• Proven experience in producing a Data Domain Architecture and work in Data Warehouse solutioning

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• project management principles and methodologies
• Service Management
• Knowledge of specific technology

Behavioural Competencies

• Collaborating
• Decision Making
• Emotional Intelligence Essentials
• Managing Work
• Resolving Conflict
• Technology Savvy