Platforms Architect and Support

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Job Summary
Oversee the Solution Architecture, Solution design and development with interlock to the Digital Transformation Team. Work
closely with the vendor to provide system administration and 2nd line support for the Direct integration platforms (SMS, USSD
and Biller Platforms). Provide extra support for the country hosted 3rd party integration solutions
Design & deliver fit for purpose, business strategy-aligned, high impact, cross domain technology solution blueprints &
associated solutions.
Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk
Management Framework and Absa Policies and Policy Standards.
Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.

Job Description
Architecture
Leverage a solid & deep understanding of the organization strategy to design & deliver relevant, scalable, testable, re-usable technology solutions.
Work with the broader architecture team to analyse customer requirements & current state business capabilities to support the specification/framing of the business problems we are aiming to solve’ with each solution design or solution evolution.
Leverage expertise in analytical & creative problem solving to synthesise a solution design (build a solution from its components) beyond the analysis of the problem.
Participate in design making processes to successfully deliver solution blueprints & associated roadmaps.
Create components of complex end to end solution blueprints/lower complexity solution blueprints & ensure these can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life-cycle (ideation through to product launch & commercialization).
Contribute to the implementation of detailed feasibilities & business cases.
Leverage a strong engineering background to make the right choices or contribute to the choices to be made in solution design – this knowledge includes but is not limited to: domain driven design, loosely coupled integration, microservices and other modern software design practices.
Work with project/program management teams to design solution roadmaps through which the solution can be implemented across all phases of the initiative life-cycle (ideation through to product launch and commercialization).
Work embedded, as part of a delivery team, to ensure the successful design & implementation of solution blueprints or components thereof.
Ensure that the detail of the solution (across all architecture domains) is accurate to the implementation of the initiative, true to the bank’s architectural principles/preferences, implementable by the different teams involved in the solution.
Work as part of embedded delivery teams to conduct solution reviews, code reviews, testing and other disciplines associated with solution design & delivery.
Ensure a solid understanding of emerging & evolving architectural principles.
Contribute to the architecture body of knowledge.
Contribute to the design & evolution of architectural principles and preferences.

Experience
Essential / Minimum
The successful candidate must have experience in, and be able to -:-
At least 3+ years’ experience in ICT Industry
A thorough understanding of technology strategic issues in the banking or financial services sector
Communicate effectively with business analysts, project leadership, architects, developers and others across the organization
Work collaboratively across the business and IT communities by working cooperatively with others to accomplish department and project objectives
Be seen as a team player that exhibits critical thinking and confidence and has credibility across the project team
Thin/Slim client technologies, Desktop hardware and associated peripherals
Software Design and Development Experience

Preferred / Advantage
Experience in the Banking/ ICT Industry
Proven track record with requisite experience in similar environment
TOGAF certification will be an added advantage

Qualifications
Essential / Minimum
A degree in Information technology related field
ITIL knowledge
Relevant IT certifications

Preferred / Advantage
Technical understanding of IT systems, Applications and architectural design
Problem Solving
Change Management
Commercial awareness

Education
Higher Diplomas: Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)