Solution Architect

**Overall Purpose of the Job:** Assesses the systems architecture currently in place and develops and implements systems architecture that will meet business needs. Works with specialists/developers to recommend/ create technology solutions to meet business requirements, in line with the IT strategy and architecture. The solution architect’s job entails making solution\-level decisions and undertaking analyses of the impact on the overall business goals and outcomes. Establishes the technical direction of strategic projects, defining the strategies necessary to fulfil the stated vision, and providing expert advice to project teams regarding the design of major corporate systems. Ensures adherence to approved architectural designs throughout the project life cycle. Helps to define the roadmap. Minimum: * Matric/ Grade 12 * IT Degree * ITIL Mster * TOGAF * Zachman Certified Ideal: * Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology (NQF Level 7\) * TOGAF foundation certification * Business Process Analysis / Business Process Modelling * Requirements Analysis * Process Mapping * Drivers license **Detailed Description:** #### **Business Requirements \& Specifications** * Gathers requirements and functional specifications, assessing the current software systems in place in order to identify areas in need of improvement. * Analyzes the technology environment, enterprise specifics and current technologies used within the company and determines ways to improve. * Documents and monitors requirements needed to institute proposed updates. * Continually researches current and emerging technologies and proposes changes where needed. * Works closely with Information Technology professionals within the company to ensure hardware is available for projects and working properly. * Reviews, interprets and responds to detailed business requirements specifications (BRS) to ensure alignment. * Maintains the Architecture Standards for the domain\-specific development, deployment and management of application, information, communication and technology infrastructure. Ensures that the documents are maintained. **Solution Development:** * Creates a solution prototype * Participates in technology selection * Controls solution development * Assesses the business impact that certain technical choices will have * Provides detailed specifications for proposed solutions * Performs feasibility analysis on deployment ideas from business or Group IT to determine whether it is possible to implement. If not possible, suggests and motivates alternatives or requirements to make it feasible. * Researches methods of implementations and techniques to ensure that the solutions provided are the most effective and encompassing * Proposes and establishes the framework for necessary contributions from various departments * Provides supervision and guidance to development teams. #### **Solution Implementation:** * Documents all changes and deployments through effective release management and system...