APPLICATIONS ARCHITECT – TOGAF ESSENTIAL
TO LEAD THE DESIGN OF AN ENTERPRISE-WIDE APPLICATION ARCHITECTURE
LOCATION Centurion
POSITION TYPE Permanent
CLOSING DATE 11 November 2023
SALARY R 1 300 000 CTC Per Annum
TO APPLY – PLEASE READ THE JOB SPEC THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING. Only if you meet and Exceed ALL the requirements mentioned below, then send a WhatsApp message to the Cell number in the Ref above for the Email address shashi@mployglobal
JOB PURPOSE
– To lead the design of an enterprise-wide application architecture as guided by the EA standards, procedures, and policies.
QUALIFICATIONS
– Relevant Postgraduate Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field is a requirement. (NQF level 8).
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Master’s Degree in Information or Information Systems would be an advantage.
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TOGAF Certification is ESSENTIAL
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Knowledge of other frameworks (e.g., Zachman) would be an advantage.
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Certification in industry-standard platforms and technologies such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud would be an advantage.
EXPERIENCE
– Minimum three to 6 years experience in Enterprise Architecture tools like Casewise, Visio and Sparx Enterprise Architect to maintain an architecture repository.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work with cross-functional teams.
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Minimum 6 years experience in developing application architecture designs.
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Minimum 6 years experience in the development of large-scale solutions involving multiple technologies, functions, and interfaces across in-house and vendor-supplied applications.
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Minimum 6 years experience in designing hybrid (cloud/on-premises) application architecture and integration patterns.
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Solid experience in the development of business cases, the performance of impact assessments, and options analysis.
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Provide thought leadership, innovation, and best practices.
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Experience in designing solutions for (more than one architecture domain in a single project) large projects is an advantage.
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Ability to guide project teams and ensure solutions are developed and deployed in accordance with approved solution architecture is an advantage
JOB DUTIES /RESPONSIBILITIES
Application Architecture domain establishment
– Interpret and apply approved enterprise architecture principles, policies, and procedures in the architecture work.
- Provide guidance on matters related to the application architecture domain, and provide domain-driven input in all enterprise architecture services as guided by EA standards, procedures, and policies.
- Establish and maintain the application architecture domain (as-is and to-be architecture) for the Company. Perform impact assessment and options analysis as part of EA facilitation.
- Develop or provide input to business cases and architecture roadmaps as part of business continuity.
- Develop and maintain all the application architecture templates. Present all domain-related changes to the organization’s Governance structures as guided by [URL Removed] tool administration
- Develop, and maintain the establishment of the repository. Maintain the modeling style guidelines and provide access management.
- Publish and create awareness in the organization on application architecture as part of the enterprise-wide drive or initiative.
- Solution Architecture
- Define and design architecture solutions that encompass all architecture domains outlining solutions in line with business requirements, enterprise architecture principles, and ICT standards to ensure standardization and risk management.
- Review and ensure solution architecture designs provide seamless integration, scalability, and security in accordance with the prescribed enterprise architecture. Update and maintain the architecture repository with all architecture artifacts as part of architecture implementation governance. Project planning and implementation
- Contribute to the development and/or evaluation of Terms of Reference documents to assist business and ICT teams during the procurement process.
- Take accountability for the end-to-end delivery of solutions/applications/systems and ensure alignment to the approved architecture. Stakeholder Management
- Work with ICT, and internal stakeholders to understand their strategic direction and ensure that the architecture is in alignment in the implementation of such.
- Work closely with and provide support to the solution architects to ensure that solutions are created and in alignment with the architecture landscape.
- Communication and Collaboration: Have good communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with the various teams and stakeholders.
- Innovation: Keep up to date with the latest technology trends and bring innovative ideas on how the best solutions can be brought into the organization.
- Business Alignment: Align the designed solution with the overall business strategy and ensure it delivers business value.
- CLOSING DATE 11 November 2023
TO APPLY – PLEASE READ THE JOB SPEC THOROUGHLY BEFORE APPLYING. Only if you meet and Exceed ALL the requirements mentioned below, then send a WhatsApp message to the Cell number in the Ref above for the Email address shashi@mployglobal
Desired Skills:
- TOGAF
- Zachman
- Casewise
- Visio
- Sparx
- Enterprise Architecture
Desired Work Experience:
- More than 10 years
Desired Qualification Level:
- Honours
About The Employer:
TO APPLY – Only if you meet and Exceed ALL the requirements mentioned, then send a WhatsApp message to the Cell number in the Ref above for the Email address shashi@mployglobal