Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

+ Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture framework and strategy in alignment with business goals.
+ Evaluate current IT infrastructure and propose improvements or changes to support business objectives.

Architecture Design:

+ Design and implement enterprise-wide architecture solutions that integrate applications, data, and infrastructure.
+ Create architectural models and documentation that illustrate the design and structure of systems and applications.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

+ Work closely with business leaders, IT teams, and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and challenges.
+ Facilitate communication and collaboration between different departments to ensure architectural solutions meet organizational needs.

Governance and Compliance:

+ Establish architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across IT projects.
+ Monitor and ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies.

Technology Evaluation:

+ Assess emerging technologies and industry trends to recommend innovative solutions and improvements.
+ Evaluate and select technology vendors and solutions that align with the enterprise architecture.

Risk Management:

+ Identify and mitigate potential risks related to technology and architecture.
+ Develop contingency plans and strategies to address potential issues or disruptions.

Documentation and Reporting:

+ Maintain comprehensive documentation of architectural designs, decisions, and processes.
+ Prepare and present reports on architectural projects, performance, and progress to senior management.

Continuous Improvement:

+ Promote a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating and refining architecture practices and processes.
+ Lead or participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance architectural knowledge and skills within the organization.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Experiences in IT architecture, including experience in designing and implementing enterprise-wide solutions.

Skills:

+ Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies, and best practices.
+ Proficiency in designing and integrating complex IT systems and solutions.
+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
+ Ability to analyse complex problems and develop effective solutions.
+ Experience with IT governance, risk management, and compliance.

Technical Knowledge:

+ Must have worked with AS400 systems. Core Banking application Equation is good to have.
+ Familiarity with various technology domains, including cloud computing, data management, network architecture, and application development.
+ Experience with enterprise architecture tools and modelling languages (e.g., UML, ArchiMate)