Job Summary<\/p>\n
\tDrive the design and delivery of complex fit for purpose, business strategy-aligned, high impact, cross domain technology solution blueprints & associated solutions & build architectural capability in Dev teams across an estate.<\/p>\n
Job Description<\/p>\n
Architecture<\/p>\n
\tLeverage a solid & deep understanding of the organization strategy to identify, design & deliver relevant, scalable, testable, re-usable technology solutions
\n\tWork in collaboration with delivery teams to independently analyse customer requirements & varying business capabilities & leverage analysis to identify & accurately spec \/ frame \u2018the complex business problems we are aiming to solve\u2019 with each solution design or solution evolution
\n\tThrough the above processes, leverage emotional, social & business \/ commercial quotient to understand consumers and the broader range of stakeholders, their opinions & perspectives and reconcile these within the solution designs (negotiation skills and dealing with complex and divergent stakeholder opinions are a must)
\n\tLeverage expertise in analytical & creative problem solving to synthesise a solution design (build a solution from its components) beyond the analysis of the problem
\n\tLead design thinking processes to successfully deliver solution blueprints & associated roadmaps
\n\tCreate end to end solution blueprints & ensure these can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life-cycle (ideation through to product launch & commercialization)
\n\tDesign & or contribute to the design & implementation of detailed feasibilities & business cases
\n\tLeverage a strong engineering background to make the right choices in solution design \u2013 this knowledge includes but is not limited to: domain driven design, loosely coupled integration, microservices and other modern software design practices
\n\tThe above extends to identifying the best fit tools to be used for a particular solution, understanding those that would not be a good choice and leveraging researching skills to pivot towards something better
\n\tAssume \u2018one stop\u2019 shop accountability for solution blueprint design & delivery decisions within an organization based on the above
\n\tWork with project \/ program management teams to design solution roadmaps aligned to the strategic requirements of an organization and through which the solution can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life-cycle (ideation through to product launch and commercialization)
\n\tWork embedded, as part of a delivery team, to ensure the successful design & implementation of solution blueprints
\n\tEnsure that the detail of the solution (across all architecture domains) is accurate to the implementation of the initiative, true to the bank\u2019s architectural principles\/preferences, implementable by the different teams involved in the solution
\n\tWork as part of embedded delivery teams to conduct solution reviews, code reviews, testing and other disciplines associated with solution design & delivery
\n\tAttend various Group & Business specific architectural design forums and present solution designs and detailed business cases for approval
\n\tLeverage synthesis & creative problem skills to identify risk (impending danger & challenges) and work with a cross functional group of stakeholders across the value chain for support & direction
\n\tConduct solution reviews against defined customer metrics and ensure the ongoing achievement of business results through solution implementation
\n\tEnsure a solid understanding of emerging & evolving architectural principles and hold one stop shop accountability for the evolution of solutions in alignment with these principles (where it makes sense to do so)
\n\tBuild architectural capability across delivery teams in a business to ensure ongoing evolution of skills in solution delivery
\n\tContribute to the architecture body of knowledge
\n\tContribute to the design & evolution of architectural principles and preferences<\/p>\n
People<\/p>\n
\tParticipate in peer reviews (code, solution, testing etc.) and transfer knowledge and capability across delivery teams for improved solutioning & evolving architectural practices
\n\tSet & Cascade solution direction across technology delivery teams
\n\tBuild & evolve the architectural capability of Delivery teams across the business \u2013 through active coaching & information \/ knowledge sharing
\n\tAs an SME, support the proactive attraction, recruitment, development, & retention of strong technology teams across an estate
\n\tLeverage and embed agile practices in delivery teams and work to build strong self-directed, high performance teams through agile working practices (including daily, weekly, etc. sprint routines, regular & honest feedback etc.)<\/p>\n
Financial & Vendor Management, Risk & Governance<\/p>\n
\tCarry the \u2018one stop shop\u2019 accountability for all risk associated with solution design (from ideation to deployment)
\n\tApply the organization risk & governance frameworks
\n\tEnsure solution design alignment to Group guidelines & ensure solutions are sustainable for the enterprise
\n\tProactively involve \/ engage chapter & guild leads in solution decision making, applying an enterprise wide lens to product & service development
\n\tEnsure solution design alignment to regulatory requirements and continuously update knowledge on regulatory requirements for the successful design of new & evolution of existing solutions
\n\tDeliver on time & on budget (always)<\/p>\n
Education<\/p>\n
\tBachelor’s Degree: Information Technology<\/p>\n
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Apply via company website ( https:\/\/www.absa.africa\/absaafrica\/ ) or<\/p>\n
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