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Role Purpose    

• Design comprehensive architecture for solutions that support business delivery on key projects and strategic objectives

Requirements    
Experience and Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Computer Science or Information Technology
• 5 years' relevant experience or exposure as a Solutions Designer, Development Manager or Team Leader
• At least 5 years' relevant experience or exposure in software development
• Exposure to Agile Development environment, system development and implementation of large object orientated solutions
• Experience in the financial services industry with general knowledge of underlying IT architectures and technologies
• Knowledge of database management system software (SQL, no-SQL, ERDs, DB modelling, transactions, object-relational-mapping)
• Exposure to development environment software
• Knowledge of object or component-oriented design / development software
• Knowledge of operating system software
• Knowledge of business process modelling and design
• Knowledge of web platform development software
• Exposure to Lean and Agile methodology tools
• Knowledge of design across multiple domains (UI design and technologies including web and mobile, business logic, service, database)
• Development and design knowledge in relevant languages and platforms used by the business area
• Exposure to unified modelling language (UML)
• Knowledge of DevOps philosophy and practices
• Exposure to documentation of solutions using notation and method most appropriate to consuming stakeholders
• Knowledge of application servers
• Knowledge of integration patterns and middleware

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Responsibilities and work outputs
• Analyse business requirements to determine viable options for solution design and ensure implementation addresses key issues, business strategic objectives and end to end solution design.
• Define and communicate business and solution architecture requirements to inform business cases in line with requirements.
• Design technical solutions that support the value chain and align to the overall enterprise architecture.
• Ensure that the business requirements are reflected in the design and that the appropriate business and technical services are reflected in the overall architecture.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and business analysts to understand and meet business requirements.
• Drive the implementation and governance of standards for the design, implementation and functioning of various solutions across the business.
• Manage the overall design, implementation and functioning of solutions in line with business requirements.
• Effectively prioritise projects and solutions based on the business's strategic priorities and manage stakeholder expectations accordingly.
• Coordinate various teams to ensure holistic and integrated solution design and delivery in line with business requirements.
• Operate across the technical levels within the enterprise architecture as well as the value chain in order to develop holistic and integrate solutions.
• Contribute to the analysis and development through facilitating and engaging in collaborative analysis sessions, ensuring integration through all affected systems.
• Collaborate with various teams to conduct Solution Architect reviews for a broad set of projects in order to meet business requirements.
• Review and provide input into functional and non-functional requirements in line with the overall architecture.
• Provide requirements to Enterprise Architects that drives the strategic direction for business application, information and technology architecture.
• Partner with the relevant Architects for specific sub-domains in support of solution definition and development to ensure the creation of integrated and fit for purpose solutions.
• Maintain and adhere to envisioned architecture standards, solution integrity and best practice solutions.
• Provide authoritative, expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Make recommendations to improvement client service within area of responsibility.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which build rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialisation.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and stakeholders. •Positively influence and participate in change initiatives.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry and legislation knowledge. •Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas.
• Take ownership for driving career development.
• Function as a liaison to Business and IT partners in order to gain a broad understanding of industry trends and innovations, and their impact on technology.
• Contribute to the development of area specific budgets to minimise expenditure, in alignment with operational plans.
• Identify opportunities to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.
• Ensure that efficiency and productivity measures are implemented and monitored in order to ensure that client value and shareholder value are delivered over all time horizons.
• Contract and maintain supplier relationships as per the procurement requirements of Momentum Metropolitan.

Competencies    

• Communications skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Influence and persuading
• Analytical skills
• Planning and organising skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Critical thinking

Closing Date: 19th, May 2022