IQbusiness is a leading independent management consulting firm. Our purpose is to grow people, grow business and grow Africa. At IQbusiness, we are problem-solvers who never accept that something cannot be done. We think beyond IT and technology and apply creative approaches to help our customers solve and overcome their business challenges.Are you ready to do more than you think you can, to apply your experience, knowledge and aspirations to an exciting new career? Step into the challenge at IQbusiness and we'll walk your choice career path with you.Be immersed in a culture that grows people through best practice ways of working, including training and development, an inclusive workforce, blue-chip clients and a flexible and hybrid approach to working hours.Kindly note that this position is for candidates that are looking to grow in a Solution Architect role. Must have Software Development experience and/or Solution Architecture exposure but still want to grow their skills.Description: The ideal candidate will have a diverse background in delivering business value using technology. As a consultant solution architect, we require an individual that is able to adapt quickly to new and varied project environments and provide meaningful contributions at all stages of the project lifecycle, including:High level conceptual solution designDetailed level solution designSolution requirements verificationDefining solutions optionsCollaborative selection of optimal solutions and transitionsSolution implementation and issue resolutionRequirements:Architect IT solutions that involve the application and integration of a broad variety of functions, processes, products, data, technologies, and services from either the enterprise or solution perspective.Architecture experience within the various architecture domains, including Business, Data, Application, Infrastructure, and Security Architecture.Architect IT solutions that encompass both functional and non-functional components across multiple elements of the enterprise in every solution designed.Ability to align business requirements to proposed solution architectures.Ability to extract, structure, and document solution architecture analysis.Skills in presenting to peers, IT Governance forums, Business stakeholders, and Executives.Ability to align proposed business solutions to various frameworks including security, legal, compliance, risk management, etc.Ability to function well under pressure.An options thinker.Qualifications and Experience:Industry recognized Architecture certification such as TOGAF, ZACHMAN.Cloud solution architect certification in AWS or Microsoft Azure.At least 5-7 years' experience in a similar position.A minimum of 5 years of IT experience.Experience in Financial Services, Retail, and Medical industry sectors would be beneficial.Strong organizational and leadership skills.Presentation and communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts to cross-functional audiences.Experience in Agile methodology.Competencies:Ability to develop business models.Ability to do high level system solution designs.Ability to extract, structure, and document solution analysis.Ability to interpret code in providing architectural guidance.Presentation skills.Ability to map proposed business solutions onto an architecture framework.Ability to model architecture artifacts onto modeling tools such as ARIS, Archimate, Archi, etc.Ability to function well under pressure.Ability to propose various options in providing solutions to meet business needs.Facilitate or lead meetings, teams, or work groups to encourage participation, build mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among participants.Ability to consult with management and engineering teams in providing technical advice regarding:Business analysis,Project management,IT architecture, infrastructure, security, and cloud development,Engineering, software architecture design, DevOps.Communication skills that involve:Interpreting and corresponding to the needs of all parties involved, highlighting related risks,Stakeholder management,Project delivery,Solution delivery,Closely interacting with development teams, related enterprise/software/domain architects, business analysts, etc.Deep analytical skills and the ability to see the connections between layers of business operations.Addressing the needs of the corporate strategy.Understanding the specifics of various technologies and technology platforms.Understanding how different parts of the business operation are connected with each other and how business processes achieve their goals.Please Note: As all IQbusiness roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information; our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.IQbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.
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