Solution Architect

About the role

A strategic, technology-driven and customer-focused Solution Architect is sought to lead solution design and architecture from initiation through implementation. The role works with cross-functional teams to build scalable technology solutions that match business requirements and enterprise architecture standards.

Key responsibilities

• Align IT landscape development with architectural principles and standards, define and execute IT strategy, and conduct architecture reviews of new systems and enhancements.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, drive business services platform initiatives, support Proof of Value (PoV) projects, and provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Conduct technical design reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture standards.
• Engage project teams and business stakeholders, and work with business units and operations teams to deliver successful implementations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Application Development or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in IT architecture and software development.
• Familiarity with Waterfall and Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, communication, organisational and time-management skills.

Required skills

• System architecture design patterns: modular design, event-driven architecture and microservices.
• Java.NET Core, Spring Boot, Kubernetes, Jenkins and OpenSearch.
• Cloud technologies and X-as-a-Service offerings across multiple cloud providers.
• Core competencies: business needs analysis, design thinking, enterprise architecture, emerging technologies, solution and software design.