Purpose Statement

Responsible for producing a comprehensive technical specification that includes non-functional requirements
Assist the BA to ensure that the functional design offers a technical viable solution and address the business requirements
Design test plans and provide guidelines to facilitate performance and stress testing.
To fulfil the role of Subject Matter Expert (SME) and senior advisor on all matters relating to solutions architecture.
To conceptualize, design, and articulate solution designs in relation to specific business value/problems.
To forge a link between the existing enterprise architecture and a particular initiative, and guarantee the solution designed meets the company’s architecture standards and architectural vision.

Knowledge ’ Experience
Minimum
Knowledge

Systems architecture principles (IT technologies and software architecture)
Systems analysis and design
Agile systems development processes (CI/CD standards and agile delivery methods)
Software development (typed and scripting coding languages)
Service-oriented Architecture (SOA) and designing and delivering scalable and resilient solutions
Policy, standards, and best practices
Financial Services systems environment

Experience

8 or more years’ software development experience, including a minimum of:
4+ years software design
4+ years proven working experience in software engineering and development (Cobol and/or Java and/or .NET and/or Python and/or JavaScript)

Advantageous
Knowledge:
Solid understanding of:

Banking business model
Business Process Modelling
Business Analysis
Cloud architectures
Big Data modelling
Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA)
DevOps development culture and principles
Various development technologies (Preferably. Cobol, Java, .NET, JavaScript, and Python ecosystems)

Experience:
In addition to the minimum experience:

4+ years’ proven experience as a Solutions Architect
Financial Services experience
Experience with PowerCard

Qualifications (Minimum)

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

A relevant qualification in Information Technology

Skills
Communication:

Communication skills (written and verbal) in English
Interpersonal / Relationship management skills
Negotiation and influencing
Facilitation
Presentation skills

Mind-set and attitude:

Analytical, diagnostic and problem solving skills
Business acumen
Process and organisational thinking
Attention to detail
Adaptability to change
Willingness to take ownership and accountability

Time management:

Planning and organizing skills
Ability to work under own initiative without guidance, cope well under sustained pressure and deliver to deadlines
Ability to deal with multiple projects at the same time

Conditions of Employment

Clear credit record
Clear criminal record