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SUMMARY:Our client is seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions aligned with business objectives.xc3x82What youxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2ll do:

• Conduct research and provide thought leadership to guide the busi...

POSITION INFO:Our client is seeking an experienced IT Solutions Architect with a proven track record of designing and implementing robust, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions aligned with business objectives.xc3x82What youxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2ll do:

• Conduct research and provide thought leadership to guide the business and IT strategy for transformational projects and optimisation opportunities
• Define solutions for the client in support of the business strategy
• Proactively define and support the clientxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s Architecture landscape, in partnership with various parties to ensure governance is adhered to
• Contribute to the development of IT architecture frameworks, processes, methodologies and templates
• Document future-fit solution designs with sustainability and scalability in mind, considering impacts and dependencies, in collaboration with Business Process Analysts, Application leads, Enterprise Architects and business subject matter experts
• Proactively identify, mobilise and deliver IT opportunities for continuous improvements, as input to the IT Operating Plan
• Proactively identify business risks and mitigations, based on architecture principles and guidelines
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders across the clientxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s IT and Business
• Lead and Support the clientxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s project solution requirements by ensuring engagement and alignment across the business landscape
• Collaborate with clientxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s cross-functional teams to deliver solutions for Strategic Projects and Operating Plan initiatives
• Actively participate in, and promote a working group culture acrossorganisationxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s IT, Business and Architecture functions.
• Work with the Technical Management structures within IT to build out the technical roadmap to meet increasing business demand, sustainability and scalability requirements

Your expertise:

• Relevant 3 year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification or relevant experience
• At least 3 yearsxc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2 experience in an architecture capacity with focus on retail
• Retail Point of Sale experience essential
• Process modelling experience essential
• Relevant IT experience
• Retail industry knowledge and experience required
• Retail operations knowledge and experience required
• Experience in working with Agile Delivery Frameworks
• Experience in working with both on prem and cloud solutions
• Experience in working with a variety of databases and coding programs, as well as XML and JSON feeds advantageous
• Strong communication skills essential
• Strong presentation skills essential
• Strong analytical skills essential
• Strong problem solving skills essential
• Understanding of modern development methodologies, Agile, DevOps, Scrum
• Experience in Defect Management Life Cycle

Qualifications required:

• Relevant architecture certification
• TOGAF certification / experience advantageous

Behavioural competencies:

• Conducts research regularly to provide thought leadership as input to Business and IT strategies
• Proactively designs solutions with security, quality, scale and resilience, top of mind
• Responsive to external influences (positive or negative) on the organisation
• Supports the development of business acumen of team through knowledge sharing and upskilling
• Factors in retail models and levers in building an effective IT landscape.
• Develops retail acumen of team through knowledge sharing and upskilling.
• Makes sound technical decisions based on understanding of what is commercially achievable within technological constraints.
• Evaluates the applicability of solutions with the ability to challenge and qualify its suitability for the business.
• Devises contingency and mitigation strategies based on interdependencies, risks and considerations.
• Engineers technical solutions aligned to roadmap by defining and implementing the design, build and architect for the solutions.
• Approachable and willing to help others identify key issues and viewpoints in complex situations or problems.
• Is an expert in identifying potential barriers and works proactively to eliminate risk.
• Mentors others on how to translate business requirements and plans and ensure implementation of activities/projects identified in business strategy.
• Consistently maintains a keen awareness of the interrelationships among various components of large-scale activities/projects.
• Consistently applies diplomacy and tact, effectively demonstrating respect for differing perspectives.
• Demonstrates an advanced understanding of the perspectives of others to establish mutually beneficial objectives.
• Exceeds expectations in appropriately adapting the message, style and tone to accommodate a variety of audiences.
• Consistently addresses groups of people confidently.
• Effectively anticipates and initiates change by staying updated on trends affecting onexc3xa2xe2x82xacxe2x84xa2s own field to adapt to an evolving landscape.
• Proactively and effectively reviews, evaluates and disseminates information regarding key methodologies, best practices and effective tools to support a future landscape

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent Position
• Location: Cape Town - 4 Days a week in the officexc3x82

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