About this role
Solution Architect
- The Solution Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the enterprise data architecture that enables Standard Bank's strategic objectives, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and operational excellence. The role establishes data architecture standards, data models, integration patterns, governance frameworks, metadata management practices, and information lifecycle controls that support secure, trusted, and scalable data capabilities across the enterprise. The Data Architect collaborates with business, technology, risk, compliance, security, and data teams to ensure data assets are managed as strategic enterprise assets and aligned to the Organization outcomes.
Qualifications
- Type of Qualification: First Degree
- Field of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems or related field.
- Licenses & Certifications: Certified System Architect
Experience Required
5-7 years
- Demonstrated experience in a solutions architecture-based role.
- Strong knowledge of computers, networks, and various types of hardware.
- Experience leveraging data, analytics, and AI technologies to drive innovation and business outcomes.
- Experience establishing and maintaining enterprise data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, risk management, and value realization from data assets.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Documenting Facts
- Examining Information
- Interpreting Data
- Managing Tasks
- Meeting Timescales
- Team Working
- Upholding Standards
Technical Competencies:
- Emerging Technology Monitoring
- Enterprise Data Modelling
- Data Governance & Lineage
- Data Platform Architecture
- Cloud Architecture
- AI/ML Fundamentals
- Generative AI & RAG
- Security & Privacy
- Integration Architecture
- Stakeholder Management
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