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Purpose of the Job:
Responsible for the implementation of the business process, technology, information and application architectural framework. To translate the business and technical requirements across IT, Core Networks, Digital, Commercial into functional and technical specifications in line with architecture best practices.
As a Solution Architect at Cell C, you will play a pivotal role in driving improvements in the business by creating impactful solutions through your passion, talent, technical expertise, and the practice of Solution Architecture. You will bridge the gap between complex business challenges, and technological solutions, ensuring alignment with our strategic objectives.
Main Responsibilities:
Solution Architecture, Solution Design, & Service Delivery
Solution Architect serving Cell C Wholesale, MVNO, Retail, Digital and Core Network business units
Champion the solution architecture, design, and implementation of solutions using existing and new technology to support business objectives
Analyse and design solutions that fit both current and future technology needs, continuously updating and improving processes
Work closely with internal and external partners to develop scalable and maintainable solutions, ensuring all aspects of integration are well defined. Lead, facilitate, and drive discussions
Identify and address potential risks in business requirements, applying a comprehensive approach to cover all affected areas and provide expert guidance
Document technical details, manage project estimates, and support the documentation and execution of solution designs
Maintaining or enhancing procedures, processes and designs for existing technology systems and applications to deliver superior service to all internal Cell C customers as well as to external integrating Cell C partners
Demonstrate effective solution design strategies and activities
Consulting
Support the implementation of projects in the technology space in support of business objectives
Drawing from the knowledge of implemented systems, provide support to business at a technical level in the analysis of new or enhancing product activities
Knowledge Management
Actively contribute towards the maintenance of the reference architecture repository
Actively utilize agreed standard templates and file formats
Actively share information through agreed channels and repositories
Governance
Support work required to successfully drive solutions through all relevant governance forums and project gates
Ensure solutions conform to design directives, principles, technology standards, and enterprise architecture. Where necessary, contribute to the formation of new standards and enterprise architecture blueprints
Understanding and implementation of the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of technical design projects
Present new designs to the Design Authority to ensure constant adherence to target enterprise architecture for all design solutions / requirements
Collaborate with the EPMO on reporting project status, issues, risks and benefits
Active participation in Architectural Review Committee collaborative design discussions
Signoff of specifications and effort estimates
Development & Project Execution
Actively resolve and drive to resolution any necessary design related changes or misunderstandings that arise during the implementation phase of a project
Ensure alignment between requirements and solution development and delivery teams
Support any workshops required by subject matter experts (SME), developers, and implementation teams, required for the development and implementation of solutions
Review and guide quality assurance team
Ratification of Requirements Traceability Matrix
Provide support in delivery of related projects
Own assigned solutions throughout the lifecycle thereof by providing technical and design guidance to internal customers, external vendors and integrating partners
From time to time, lead the implementation of complex projects as part of a project team by:
Setting up meetings and driving discussions
Coordinate delivery teams
Resolve design disputes
Escalate where necessary for support
Provide guidance to stakeholders
Stakeholder Engagements
Drive the end-to-end discussions required to get agreement across the whole value chain impacted by a solution from business through to operations
Actively support the planning and meeting with stakeholders
Setup meetings and hold discussions with stakeholders
Ensure joint architecture design (JAD) sessions take place if / when necessary
Work with the EPMO
Build and manage own relationships with key stakeholders, such as – project managers, vendors, business owners, peers, enterprise architects, fellow architects, and various technical bodies and SMEs
Attend meetings, governance forums, and engage in knowledge-sharing activities
Opportunities
Provide input into the definition and evolution of Solution Architecture practice
Provide input into the definition and evolution of architecture principles
Provide insight based on expert knowledge, into the solutioning approach of projects
Support technical presales activities and enterprise customers
Lead key technology projects and be part of business initiatives
Participate in a contribute towards the development of Enterprise Architecture
Minimum Qualification
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or similar qualification
Any contemporary industry technical certification such as but not limited to:
Developer Certifications
TOGAF
Cloud Developer
Security Certifications
Added Advantage
A management qualification
A master’s qualification
Security certifications
Telecommunications certification
Certifications with a background in a business domain such as:
Financial / ERP
Billing
CRM
Technical certifications such as but not limited to:
COBIT
ITIL
Project Management Certifications
Systems Thinking Certification
Experience
A Minimum of 7 years technical experience which should be inclusive of:
5 years software development
3 years solutions design
3 years system integration experience
2 years’ experience using an architecture modelling tool
4 years leading software development
Expectations on background & experience are:
Senior Systems Analyst
Senior Developer
Technology Consultancy
Practical experience in Systems Analysis, Design and Development with experience in at least two of the domains covering:
CRM, Billing, and Provisioning
ERP, General Ledger, Supply Chain, Warehouse
Financial Systems, Reconciliations
Transactions and Settlement
Network
Integration
Security
Added Advantage:
The demonstrable experience of the below would be an added advantage:
Telecoms BSS and Billings
Telecommunications core network infrastructure
Technical Presales
Data Migrations
Cloud Architecture Design
Systems and solutions working with 5 million to 20 million active customers
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