Cloud Solutions Architect

at  Health Solutions

INTRODUCTION

Momentum Health Solutions, an entity of Momentum Metropolitan Holdings delivers sustainable, integrated health solutions that meet the needs of clients in the different segments and maximise lifetime client value. We build and maintain a culture of innovation, and create value through unique insights of how to achieve specific outcomes by using a defined set of Health capabilities.

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
• TOGAF, Archimate, Domain Driven Design, UML, Software Engineering qualification.
• 8-10 years’ of relevant experience or exposure of IT solution delivery.
• At least 3 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.

ROLE PURPOSE

Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient cloud architectures that support business delivery on key projects and strategic objectives. Ensure alignment with industry best practices and organizational goals, leveraging cloud technologies to drive innovation and operational excellence.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyse business requirements to determine viable cloud-based options for solution design, ensuring implementation addresses key issues, strategic objectives, and end-to-end solution design.
• Define and communicate cloud architecture requirements to inform business cases, aligning with overall business needs.
• Design cloud-based technical solutions that support the value chain and align with the overall enterprise cloud architecture.
• Ensure business requirements are reflected in the cloud design and that appropriate business and technical services are integrated into the overall cloud architecture.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and analysts to understand and meet cloud-related business requirements.
• Drive the implementation and governance of cloud standards for the design, implementation, and functioning of various cloud solutions across the business.
• Manage the overall design and implementation of cloud solutions in line with business requirements.
• Effectively prioritise cloud projects and solutions based on strategic priorities, managing stakeholder expectations accordingly.
• Coordinate various teams to ensure holistic and integrated cloud solution design and delivery in line with business requirements.
• Operate across technical levels within the enterprise cloud architecture and the value chain to develop holistic and integrated cloud solutions.
• Contribute to analysis and development through facilitating and engaging in collaborative analysis sessions, ensuring integration across all affected cloud systems.
• Collaborate with various teams to conduct Cloud Solution Architect reviews for a broad set of projects to meet business requirements.
• Review and provide input into functional and non-functional requirements in line with the overall cloud architecture.
• Provide requirements to Enterprise Architects that drive the strategic direction for business application, information, and technology architecture in the cloud.
• Partner with relevant Architects for specific sub-domains to support cloud solution definition and development, ensuring the creation of integrated and fit-for-purpose cloud solutions.
• Maintain and adhere to envisioned cloud architecture standards, ensuring solution integrity and best practice cloud solutions.