• Application Deadline:
• Position: Solutions Architect


• Job Type Full Time


• Qualification BA/BSc/HND


• Experience 8 - 10 years


• Location Lagos


• Job Field ICT / Computer 
  

Job Summary

• The solutions architect will be primarily responsible for translating requirements into process and technical designs that meet customer expectations and technical standards.


• He / She will lead architecture design for specific systems, products or platforms and collaborate with the organisation's leaders to prioritise solution delivery.


• The Solution Architect reports to the Chief Technology Officer and the Chief Operating Officer.

Core Responsibilities

• Contribute to the definition of solution and strategic architecture for the Client.


• Assist in the establishment and enforcement of related architectural governance and ensure alignment with the bigger EA frameworks.


• Be responsible for Application Portfolio Management (APM), including annual reviews and roadmap definitions.


• Participate in the execution of architectural consultation and review functions including due diligence investigations.


• Assist in the definition and maintenance of IT strategy related to the client's business strategy.


• Define architectural deliverable products / artefacts.


• Analyse the IT environment to detect critical deficiencies, and recommend solutions for improvement.


• Analyse technology industry and market trends and determine their potential impact on the enterprise.


• Identify and manage the organizational impact (on skills, processes, structures, and culture) and financial impact of proposed architectural solutions.


• Model/Document all related architecture work.


• Work closely with Business Change to ensure alignment of plans with what is being delivered.


• Work closely with IT Development to ensure adherence to architectural standards, estimation and related governance processes.


• Work closely with IT Operations, including outsourced functions to ensure alignment of infrastructure strategy.


• Focus on technologies, services and solutions that enable and support business solutions.


• Performs the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to the investigation and implementation of enabling technologies and services.


• Consult with relevant development and operation organisations to guide the use of enabling technologies and services to accommodate project and operational needs.

Requirements

Experience:

• 8 - 10 years relevant experience in System Analysis and Architectural Design


• Experience in financial services industry

Knowledge:

• Architectural capabilities, disciplines and technologies


• Architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF)


• Solid SDLC experience


• Development experience in at least one of the following: .Net, Java, SQL, React, Angular, etc.


• Design concepts, Data modelling (OO, SOA, Data Base Design, UML)


• Development frameworks and methodologies (Agile, DevOps, Scrum)


• Cloud (AWS / Azure)


• Integration experience (Web Services, RESTful Services, Messaging, Event Streaming)


• Mobile development experience (Android, iOS)


• Software selection and due diligence


• Software life cycle management (Roadmaps)


• Knowledge of the client’s industry/business domain and service requirements will be beneficial.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Demonstrated ability to work with multiple cross functional teams. Ability to provide development and support requirements and manage the handover capability back to the Support team


• Ability to work at the strategic and conceptual levels.


• Planning and Organisational skills


• Pragmatic and self-discipline


• Innovative thinking


• Problem solving and issue resolution


• Good Communication Skills


• Ability to work with teams and contribute to team goals


• Ability to make critical decisions.