IT Solutions Architect at Allan Gray Orbis Foundation

Key Responsibilities:

 Architecture Design & Delivery 

• Design, document, and support the delivery of technical solutions across applications, infrastructure, and integration layers.
• Work with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into functional and technical architecture.
• Support the implementation of architecture standards, ensuring compliance with IT governance and security requirements.

AI & Innovation

• Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities (e.g., chatbots, automation, data-driven decision support) into enterprise solutions.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts on AI-related projects.
• Stay informed on emerging technologies, particularly in the AI/ML and cloud-native space.

Security & Compliance 

• Apply security best practices to architectural designs, including data privacy, access control, and secure integration.
• Collaborate with Information Security teams to align with internal and regulatory security frameworks.
• Support audits and risk assessments for IT solutions.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work cross-functionally with developers, analysts, business teams, and senior architects.
• Present proposed solutions in a clear, business-aligned manner.
• Contribute to architecture review sessions and technical planning activities.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities for system improvements, automation, and efficiency.
• Provide technical input during vendor evaluations and tool assessments.
• Mentor junior team members or contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Experience and Qualifications

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• Relevant certifications preferred (e.g., AWS,Azure Solution Architect, AWS/Azure Cloud Certification; TOGAF; Microsoft AI Fundamentals or CompTIA Security+).

Experience: 

• 5–8 years of IT experience, including at least 2–4 years in a solution/security design or architecture support role.
• Proven experience in implementing and architecting ERP systems, with a strong preference for SAGE Intacct.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Exposure to AI/ML technologies and how they can be practically applied in business systems.