Solution Architect

Design architecture and solution blueprints for large-scale enterprise ICT systems
Define system interoperability, integrations, interfaces, and technology standards
Translate business, user, and technical requirements into architectural designs
Assess feasibility and architecture options for complex multinational ICT solutions
Design systems with focus on scalability, security, performance, resilience, and maintainability
Develop architecture artefacts, models, and documentation using UML and industry-standard methodologies
Establish and enforce architecture, development, quality assurance, and governance standards
Estimate software development effort, timelines, sizing, and technical risks
Select, evaluate, and recommend technologies, platforms, and architectural approaches
Lead development teams and provide technical direction throughout the system lifecycle
Contribute to requirements analysis, testing, quality assurance, deployment, and change management activities
Prepare technical documentation, architectural deliverables, and stakeholder presentations
Monitor and analyse system metrics to support performance, security, and quality improvements
Support architecture activities involving cloud storage, video surveillance, video streaming, and field operations systems
Collaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to align solutions with operational objectives
Minimum 8 years of relevant IT professional experience
Minimum 3 years of experience in a Software Architect, Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect, or similar role
Minimum education level: Level 7 (Master's degree or equivalent) in an ICT-relevant field
At least 1 of:
Master level certificate in a software development technology domain
or in architecting software solutions
or an equivalent certification recognized internationally
Minimum English language proficiency: C1
Experience acting as key architect in the development of at least 2 software systems
Expert-level experience designing and architecting enterprise software systems
Expert knowledge of system capacity planning, security architecture, and performance optimisation
Excellent knowledge of databases, application servers, communication middleware, web servers, GIS services, directory services, Microsoft platform security, business intelligence concepts, systems integration, and integrated development environments
Expert knowledge of UML and experience producing architectural designs and models
Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, lifecycles, and standards, including RUP, ISO/IEC 12207, and Agile methodologies
Proficiency with architecture and modelling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, ARIS Architect, or equivalent platforms
Ability to lead technical teams and architectural decision-making processes
Ability to effectively document technical solutions and architecture artefacts
Strong communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving skills
Experience assessing feasibility of large ICT solutions spanning multiple countries
Knowledge of a broad range of ICT technologies applicable to operational environments
Experience supporting ICT aspects of field operations
Experience with cloud storage systems

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No