Solutions Architect

At Cell C, we are not just a telecommunications company; we are a people\-centric and consumer\-focused organization committed to delivering exceptional experiences to our customers. In line with our dedication to customer\-centricity, we are seeking a **Solutions Architect** to join our dynamic team of **\#Unstoppables**. **Purpose of the Job:** To facilitate the implementation of high\-quality and scalable business processes, technologies and architectural frameworks, translating business requirements into technical architecture across IT, Core Networks, Digital and Commercial to ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise standards, are cost\-effective and support long\-term sustainability and performance. **Main Responsibilities:** **Solution Architecture and Technical Delivery** * Implement new technologies to determine their potential impact by assessing their applicability to business needs and integrating into the existing technology stack, ensuring seamless functionality * Maintain future proof solutions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders by analysing existing and future architectures, recommending change in technology and business support procedures to enhance processes and deliver service to internal Cell C customers and external integrating partners * Provide input into the definition and development of solution architecture process by contributing towards transforming it into a capability\-based architecture in support of agile work methods to ensure solution designs are scalable and align with Business Requirement Specifications * Utilise effective solution design methodologies and activities by providing input into periodic amendments of software development life cycle (SDLC) approaches to meet evolving solution designs standards **Solution Design** * Implement end\-to\-end delivery lifecycle of technical design projects to ensure the successful integration into the various dependent systems, supporting projects in the technology space * Monitor design project progress and adjust plans as necessary by developing detailed project plans outlining each phase of the lifecycle to ensure they meet business objectives and technical requirements * Collaborate with technical teams to map out integration points and dependencies by analyzing existing systems and architectures to identify key building blocks, enabling seamless system integration and system interoperability * Analyse User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methods early in the design phase by reviewing functional specifications and testing to validate functionality, ensuring design inputs accurately reflect intended business outcomes * Create detailed Work Order Breakdowns (WBS) to guide the integration of partners and service providers by breaking down complex projects into manageable tasks to facilitate coordination and execution * Contribute to the creation and upkeep of a repository that serves as a reference for architectural standards and practices by...