Solutions Architect at FNB South Africa

Job Description

• To create integrated business process, technologies, information and application architectural frameworks and high-level architecture implementation roadmap across multiple BUs; manage IT governance approval and relevant digitisation initiatives and represent relevant business areas in different capacities at IT Governance and Architecture forums in alignment with applicable FirstRand standards and achievement of business objectives
• Hello Future Solutions Architect 
• Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

Are you someone who can: 

• Drive business profitability in the context of cost management through Information technology solutions
• Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness
• Understand and implement data integrations and systems.
• Set up data sharing and data products for cross use in the business and for our clients.
• Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements

You will be an ideal candidate if you have the following: 

• Minimum: Degree
• Preferred: Data or technology related degree
• 7+ Years experience
• Preferred: Banking Industry Experience, Experience in data environment.
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:         

• The below responsibilities are all with a leaning towards Data systems.
• Working closely with Lead Data Architect and Business Insights Head.
• Developing Business Insights and Data tools for teams to use.
• Working with external partner teams to develop shared solutions.
• Create integrated business processes, technologies, information and application architectural frameworks and high-level roadmap for the implementation of the architecture aligned to applicable FirstRand standards.
• Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence.
• Demonstrate leadership behavior through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organizational values.
• Apply a customer-centric approach, to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Focus on tactical service plans to deliver and continuously provide a consistent, seamless and positive customer experience.
• Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions.
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances.
• Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG.
• Ensure IT & Data governance approvals of technology solutions, oversee relevant HR Digitization initiatives and represents relevant business areas in different capacities at IT Governance and Architecture forums to ensure alignment with applicable FirstRand standards and achievement of business objectives.
• Manage Application Architecture Operational processes to ensure optimal costing and data integrity aligned to best practice for Enterprise Architecture.
• Deliver proof of concept solutions/prototypes and evaluate fit for purpose of relevant solutions for business areas in area of responsibility.

Technologies used: 

• Power Automate
• Power Apps
• Power BI (Data Modeling and Visualization)
• SQL
• Teradata
• SAS

You will have access to: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are: 

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it