Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Manager, Solutions Architecture

Job Purpose Statement
To develop technical solutions to problems and opportunities presented by the Business. Functional and non-functional aspects of the technical solutions should be considered utilizing the available technology assets. The role will act as the technical lead for major system projects and will provide technical
direction and proposals to meet the new business requirements or cover an existing functionality gap.

Key Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities)
• Translate documented business requirements into functional and non-functional technical requirements for development/implementation.
• Work with business and all technical teams with an interest in the design of the solutions to ensure they are easy to operate and maintain while keeping in line to NCBA’s security standards.
• Support project management- Provide technical oversight on projects and ensure that requirements are in alignment with business strategies and business architecture roadmap/framework
• Manage, lead & mentor Solution Architects & Business Analysts in their day-to-day work and professional development.
• Translate strategic initiatives into delivery-focused change initiatives, while translating business processes and issues into effective conceptual and logical models.
• Independently manage conflict among diverse cross portfolio stakeholders related to competing interests and requirements. Able to help stakeholders objectively examine real needs versus wants and ways to collaborate to achieve win/win resolutions.
• Reviewing development to ensure what is delivered is as per the agreed architecture, technical requirements and is also in line with the Business intent. The review should be done with every iteration or change from Business requirements.
• Set baseline through introduction of standards and working practices such as coding standards, design principles and tools.
• Experimenting by building prototypes, frameworks and foundations to be consumed by the technical team.
• Propose and keep a repository of architectural improvements
• Participating in technology selection-Participate in identifying fit for purpose technologies solutions for Digital Business

Job Specification:
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field of study from a recognized university.
• At least one certification from the following CBAP, TOGAF, ITIL Foundation or Design Thinking and Innovation.
• At least 5 years background in software development inclusive of databases, applications, infrastructure, cloud technologies.
• Experience in software development lifecycle management using waterfall, agile & hybrid methodologies.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing mass market complex projects within the financial services industry.
• Ability to communicate and influence even in ambiguous environments with no formal authority.
• Excellent understanding of DevOps, Agile working and CICD
• Excellent planning and organizational skills with ability to breakdown complex items to actionable elements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation & negotiation.
• Experience in leading a high-performance team of engineers & solution architects.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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