Job Description

We're Seeking a Solution Architect! This role is pivotal in developing architectural designs that align seamlessly with our strategic initiatives and operational needs. As a Solution Architect, you'll play a key role in guiding the future of our technological landscape.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Interpret Business Needs:

   • Translate both business and technical requirements into an architectural blueprint and non-functional requirements such as availability, disaster recovery, and security.
   • Develop solution architectures that adhere to our Technology Strategies including API, Cloud, and Cyber Strategy, ensuring compliance with governance obligations.
   • Collaborate closely with product owners and managers to support robust architectural foundations that accommodate future business demands.
   • Understand and integrate business drivers and enterprise solution designs to drive targeted outcomes.
   • Example Deliverables: Requirements traceability document, business process diagrams.

2. Assess Technology:

   • Monitor and evaluate our current technology landscape to identify and rectify deficiencies.
   • Stay abreast of global trends and disruptions to make informed technological decisions.
   • Support lifecycle management and strategic decision-making for end-of-life products.
   • Analyse market trends and competitor strategies to proactively adjust our technological trajectory.
   • Example Deliverables: Current state architecture documentation, vendor assessments for RFP, technology lifecycle plans.

3. Apply Technology:

   • Lead the design and implementation of solution architectures across various business applications and technologies.
   • Develop a roadmap for the evolution of the enterprise solution portfolio from its current to future state.
   • Provide consultancy across a wide range of technologies and projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards.
   • Work closely with the Domain Lead to ensure effective execution of architectural plans.
   • Example Deliverables: Solution architecture designs, enterprise target state architecture.

4. Provide Enterprise Guidance:

   • Deliver standards, models, and architectural designs to support governance and ensure compliance with enterprise architecture.
   • Facilitate a community of practice to align agile squads and product owners with enterprise architecture.
   • Define and direct governance activities for solution architecture assurance.
   • Example Deliverables: Solution scorecard, enterprise reference architecture components.