Qualifications:
Grade 12
Any relevant IT Qualifications (IT Diploma or Degree) will be a strong recommendation
Outputs and Core Task:
Ensure Architectural conformance of solutions by:
Defining application and technical architecture structure, ensuring that it meets the business requirements and performance goals, that the technical direction is consistent with the clients long-term direction
Leading application and technical architecture analysis, design, and implementation, and ensure that the solution fulfils the requirements
Transforming functional requirements into technical specifications by taking security, performance, maintainability, extensibility, scalability, and availability into account
Collaborate with other Architects to ensure compliant component integration architecture delivers optimal performance
Reviewing application and technical architecture deliverables throughout the SDLC process to ensure quality and requirement traceability
Responsible for roadmap for future changes
Delivery of documentation, architectural diagrams, and deliverables to Business and other Architects
Assist production support with deployment, backup, disaster recovery and system performance
Knowledge:
Sound understanding of Microsoft (e.g., .Net)
Knowledge of Business and IT Strategy and detail understanding of System and Architectural Design
Working knowledge of IAA will be strongly advisable
Knowledge of enterprise and other business and technology platforms including vendors
Detailed knowledge of OOA and SOA Software Development Methodologies, diagrams, storyboards, and UML models
Experience with Agile/ Iterative development methodologies
Competencies:
Strong analytical & numerical ability
Problem solving skills, pragmatic
Conceptual thinker
Good communication / interpersonal skills (including presentation and facilitation skills)
Influencing
Action / results orientation
Quality orientation
Persistence; follow through
Knowledge seeking / learning orientation
Assertive leadership skills
Strong Interpersonal skills
Coaching, Developing others