Cape Town: Solution Architect (Applications) posted by iOCO Digital Pty Lty

Were looking for an experienced Solutions Architect (Applications) to join our dynamic iOCO team. This role plays a key part in defining and delivering innovative, scalable application solutions that align with enterprise architecture standards and meet business objectives. Youll work closely with cross-functional teams, providing guidance, conducting assessments, and driving the successful design and delivery of technology solutions.

What you’ll do:

• Understanding and mapping the application portfolio landscape within the organization.
• Collaborating with Development and Enterprise Architecture teams to ensure solution design and application alignment.
• Providing architecture guidance and technical leadership to development teams.
• Conducting interviews and workshops with key stakeholders to understand business needs, challenges, and system requirements.
• Performing feasibility studies, business case preparation, and initial risk assessments.
• Leading solution assessments, validation, and design playback sessions with business units.
• Producing detailed functional design documents that meet business and technical requirements.
• Creating process flow analyses and process redesign documents to enhance efficiency.
• Sharing best practices and acting as a consultative advisor to internal teams and clients.
• Collaborating with Technical Architects, Technology Managers, and Development Managers to produce technical specifications for system integration and custom development.
• Recommending third-party and best-practice solutions that align with enterprise standards and application roadmaps.
• Participating in and, when required, leading project meetings with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Supporting internal initiatives and projects to enhance iOCOs delivery excellence and architecture standards.

Your Expertise:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in:
  • Solution Architecture with a focus on Application Development or IT Architecture roles.
  • Working and consulting within Enterprise Environments (1,000+ users).
• Minimum of 3 years experience in:
  • Platform and/or Cloud Architecture Solutions.
  • ICT Solutions Design and custom software development.

Qualifications:

• A Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT), Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Systems.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proven experience in solution design, system integration, and application modernization.
• Proficiency in documenting architecture frameworks and presenting technical concepts clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively across business and technical teams.