Engineering Solutions Architect Lead

MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE:

To envision, lead and develop fit for purpose, integrated end- to end technical solutions across multiple technologies for the organisation and their in-house clients, through inspirational technical leadership and visionary long-term thinking. To provide leadership across multiple initiatives guiding engineering led practitioners to achieve product / programme alignment.

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience in development and design (Application, Infrastructure, etc.) is essential.

Bachelors degree in Information Systems, Informatics or Computer Science or an Engineering (or equivalent work experience) will be a distinct advantage.

Information Technology Architect Certification (ITAC) (Open Group) is essential.

Togaf Certification, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) or equivalent.

Solid practical software engineering, programming, and design experience.

Experience with the solution engineering of Banking applications in an integrated Banking environment.

Strong technical acumen on how the technical landscape fits together: Broad understanding of end-to-end landscape, specialisation in one domain.

Hands on experience with following technology stack: CICS, Cobol, JCL, MQ, JSON, REST, DB2.

Experience in end-to-end system, security, integration, and infrastructure design.

Architectural thinking.

Strong financial background either fintech banking start-up or financial e-commerce.

Technical leadership: mentoring, coaching, and developing a talent pipeline.

A proven track record in decision making.

Troubleshooting in software solution development.

DevOps experience and exposure to agile methodologies.

Experience in technical design modelling and methods.

Require a broad understanding of end-to-end landscape and specialisation in one or more domains.

Exposure to Support and Maintenance.

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyse problems and formulate solution based on organisations boundaries, architectures, and constraints: Needs to be achievable and operational, must push boundaries when required and continuously push for improvements. Design detail solution architecture using new technologies in consultation using the patterns approved by Enterprise Architecture and technology domain SMEs. Design with a holistic, robust, and sustainable mindset.

Apply a product management mindset (long term thinking). Collaborate with the Architecture team to identify the right technologies to be used in the applications. Work with technology domain SMEs to shape, contribute and to integrate a solution across the technology stack, from database and DevOps infrastructure that supports continuous deployment. Take proposed solutions through relevant governance forums and obtain acceptance for solutions from relevant specialists (domain or technology).

Collaborate and communicate and obtain buy-in from key stakeholders. Decomposition of the solution and assisting with the scheduling/sequencing work and identification of resourcing needs. Flesh out designs and contribute to functional and non-functional requirements. Assist software designers with lower-level designs. Troubleshoot issues relating to technical delivery. Keep abreast of the technical landscape on how it fits together. Understand constraints and risk and make the necessary trade-offs.

Influence and negotiate with key stakeholders. Craft the end-to-end solution taking into consideration: people, technology, systems, and data. Future proof end-to-end solutions as far as possible within the organisation constraints.

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