Junior Solutions Architect at PwC South Africa

Key Responsibilities:

Documentation Assistance:

• Assist in creating and maintaining architectural documentation, including diagrams, reports, and project files.
• Ensure that all documentation is organized, up-to-date, and easily accessible.

Analysis and Research:

• Collaborate with senior architects to research technology trends and conduct analyses to support architectural decision-making.
• Help identify potential solutions and best practices by gathering and analyzing relevant information.

Design Support:

• Contribute to architectural design tasks under the guidance of senior architects.
• Participate in the development of architectural solutions that align with EA principles and project requirements.

Learning and Development:

• Continuously learn and deepen knowledge of architectural principles, methodologies, and frameworks.
• Seek guidance from senior team members and actively participate in training and professional development opportunities.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with senior architects and project teams to support various architectural tasks.
• Collaborate on projects to gain practical experience and understanding of solution architecture processes.

Records Maintenance:

• Assist in maintaining records of architectural decisions, project statuses, and relevant information.
• Ensure accurate and thorough documentation is kept for future reference and reporting.

Communication:

• Support communication within the EA team and with external stakeholders by assisting in correspondence and responding to inquiries.
• Facilitate the relay of messages and information between team members and other stakeholders.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Strong interest in enterprise architecture and a willingness to learn and grow within the field.
• Basic understanding of architectural concepts and principles.
• Proficiency in office software (e.g., Microsoft Office suite).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Business Administration / Information Systems or similar.
• Technical Certification relevant to the technology used within the organisation (e.g. Cloud practitioner, Azure fundamentals, AI, etc.)
• A minimum of 4-5 years of relevant experience in a technology or architecture role, include exposure to architectural practices and projects