Enterprise Solutions Architect at PwC South Africa

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with project teams to understand specific solution requirements and translate them into detailed architectural designs that fit within the EA frameworks.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, tools, and platforms to support the solution's architecture, considering factors such as scalability, performance, security, and compliance.
• Design integration approaches to ensure seamless interoperability between different technology components and systems.
• Create and maintain comprehensive solution architectures and technical documentation, including architectural artifacts, diagrams, and documentation that support EA objectives.
• Ensure that technology solutions align with the organization's architectural standards, industry regulations, security protocols, data privacy requirements, and other relevant compliance considerations within the EA context.
• Collaborate with Domain Architects and other stakeholders to ensure effective communication of technical concepts, architectural decisions, and the value of solutions to non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Information Systems, or similar.
• Preferred: Solution Architecture Certification (e.g., Cloud, AWS, Azure).
• 3 – 6 years’ experience in designing and implementing systems and solutions from the ground up.
• Proven experience in specialised technology or architecture roles with a successful track record in solution delivery.

Pertinent Points:

• The Solution Architect will utilise tools like LeanIX to support architectural decisions, compliance, and governance within the organization.
• This role involves extensive collaboration with Domain Architects and other stakeholders to effectively communicate technical concepts and the value of solutions to non-technical stakeholders.