Solution Architect - Houghton at SBV Services (Pty) Ltd.

Description
Design and lead the implementation of a solution architecture, based on business requirements that is in line with the SBV

IT strategy and architecture principles

• Develop a road map of the evolution of the solution from current to future state and submit for approval to the
• architecture board
• Understand, advocate and augment the principles of solution architecture strategies
• Verify that governance processes are followed with regards to solution design, approvals and implementation
• Analyse business drivers to determine corresponding solution / change requirements
• Analyse requirements and design solutions aligned to the business requirement, SBV strategy and IT strategy
• Research and analyse the technology industry and market trends, and determine their potential impacts / benefits
• on the enterprise
• Perform the exhibition of the solution architecture process, its outcome and ongoing results to stakeholders
• Define the principles to guide solution decisions for the enterprise
• Provide input into the current processes and procedures surrounding the governance activities associated with
• solution architecture
• Facilitate the evaluation and selection of solutions by consulting with all stakeholders and other domain architects
• Provide input to other architecture domains, identify when it is necessary to modify the solution architecture to
• accommodate changes in other architecture domains
• Provide input on the organisational impact of proposed solutions to guarantee that the solution is aligned to SBV’s requirements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to confirm that all solutions developed are in alignment with SBV IT best practice
• Document all solution architecture design and analysis work to align various stakeholders
• Quality assure all solutions developed as per assigned specifications
• Collaborate with the project management office (PMO) to secure alignment of business requirements, planned
• benefits and the solution design delivery

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in at least two IT disciplines in a service-oriented architecture (SOA) environment, including
• infrastructure architecture, application architecture, business architecture, data architecture or IT security

architecture. Which also include:

• Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments (VMware, IBM IIB, Sterling
• ConnectDirect, Microsoft Platforms, Java, C#)
• Knowledge of all components of an enterprise technical architecture
• Knowledge of business process re-engineering principles and processes
• Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of network architecture and application development methodologies.
• Strong understanding of SOA, object-oriented analysis and design, and/or client/server systems.
• Understanding of the enterprise's political climate and how to navigate the political waters
• 2 years iServer experience (advantageous)

Minimum Requirements: Education

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems analysis
• Architecture Certification: TOGAF