IT Solutions Architect

at  Datafin IT Recruitment

QUALIFICATIONS –

• Relevant 3-year tertiary or NQF-aligned qualification.
• Relevant Architecture Certification.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS –

• At least 3 years’ experience in an Architecture capacity with focus on Retail.
• Relevant IT experience.
• Retail industry and operations knowledge and experience required.
• Experience in working with Agile Delivery Frameworks.
• Experience in working with both on prem and cloud solutions.
• Understanding of modern development methodologies, Agile, DevOps, Scrum.
• Experience in Defect Management Life Cycle.

• Conduct research and provide thought leadership to guide the business and IT strategy for transformational projects and optimisation opportunities.
• Define solutions in support of the business strategy.
• Proactively define and support the Architecture landscape, in partnership with various parties to ensure governance is adhered to.
• Contribute to the development of IT architecture frameworks, processes, methodologies and templates.
• Document future-fit solution designs with sustainability and scalability in mind, considering impacts and dependencies, in collaboration with Business Process Analysts, Application leads, Enterprise Architects and business subject matter experts.
• Proactively identify, mobilise and deliver IT opportunities for continuous improvements, as input to the IT Operating Plan.
• Proactively identify business risks and mitigations, based on architecture principles and guidelines.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders across IT and Business.
• Lead and support project solution requirements by ensuring engagement and alignment across the business landscape.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions for Strategic Projects and Operating Plan initiatives.
• Actively participate in, and promote a working group culture across IT, Business and Architecture functions.
• Work with the Technical Management structures within IT to build out the technical roadmap to meet increasing business demand, sustainability and scalability requirements.