Associate Solution Architect

Job Advert Summary

Reporting to the IT Exec: Enterprise Architecture and working within a SAFe Agile environment, the role will be responsible for the design of robust and detailed solution architectures and patterns that aligns with the business objectives. The role will focus on developing and implementing architectural designs and patterns, ensuring they meet organizational needs, and bridging the gap between business requirements and technical execution.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or information technology or related field advantageous, or equivalent proven experience in the role
• Certifications such as TOGAF or similar architectural framework (preferred)
• SAFe Architect, Archimate, BPMN 2.0 or equivalent (preferred)

Experience

• 3 - 4 years proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar role in an enterprise environment
• Experience working in a SAFe Agile environment
• Experience as a developer on a complex environment
• Proven experience on Google and Azure Cloud platforms
• Industry working experience an added advantage

Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, application development, and enterprise architecture frameworks
• Previous working knowledge of architectural repository tools such as Orbus Software iServer, Sparx EA etc. (preferred)
• Excellent understanding of the separation of concerns and reuse methodology
• Must be able to synthesise problems and show good judgement in making decisions

Competencies

• Creative and Innovative thinking
• Effective communication
• Leadership and mentorship
• Problem-solving
• Ability to collaborate
• Analytical and strong decision making
• Strategic orientation
• Process Optimisation
• Detail oriented
• Strong document writing ability

Duties and Responsibilities

Solution Design & Implementation

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of business needs and strategic objectives
• Design end-to-end IT solution architectures that address business requirements and are aligned with enterprise architecture standards
• Ensure that solutions are scalable, sustainable, and integrate seamlessly with existing systems
• Oversee the implementation of IT solution Architectures, ensuring they are delivered on to the required quality standards, patterns and designs
• Maintain up to date library of current architecture state

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with business stakeholders, agile team leaders, and development teams to understand requirements and provide technical guidance
• Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive and consistent solution delivery
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to non-technical stakeholders

Technical Leadership

• Supported by the Technical and Security Architects, provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, promoting best practices and high-quality standards
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends and assess their potential impact on the business
• Advocate for the adoption of new technologies and methodologies that enhance productivity and innovation

Strategic Planning & Governance

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the enterprise architecture roadmap
• Ensure solutions adhere to architectural principles, policies, and governance frameworks
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure solutions are aligned with strategic goals

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in retrospectives and reviews to identify opportunities for process and performance improvements
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team
• Support the evolution of the SAFe Agile framework within the organisation