Description : Senior Specialist: Solution Architect. Company : Vodafone. Location : Midrand, Gauteng+1 location
Role purpose:
This role will be responsible for designing and leading the implementation of products and services within the CDC Domain according to the overall digital vision and target architecture. This role is responsible for the technical analysis and holistic solution design of future capabilities and features, including external dependencies, cross-domain APIs, and technical enablers/stories.
Your responsibilities will include:
Solution Architecture:
Compile Solution Design documents (SDD)
Compile Low-Level Design documents (LLD)
Work collaboratively with technology partners, cross-functional IT teams and the Business ensure high quality of solution delivery
Technical Evaluation & Review:
Review vendor design, technology choices, effort estimates and adherence to business needs
Assess if development is carried out in accordance with the coding standards, design and architect guide
Conduct periodic reviews with partners on SLA's, performance metrics and issues, escalations, change requests and improvement plans.
Squad Guidance & support
Provide agile squads with impact assessments and solution guidance
Provide technical guidance during Agile ceremonies
Conduct sessions with developers for presenting proposed solutions and provide guidance during the implementation
Organizational Alignment
Engage with team members in Design Authority / Enterprise architecture regarding new technologies and industry trends, offering recommendations for their adoption based on business goals, investments, benefits and risks
Work closely with the Business and IT teams to understand business strategy and contribute to achievement of business goals
Operational Support:
Participate in high-level technical solution definition and design during the implementation phase with the goal of providing reliable, stable, and operationally sound applications that meet the Business requirements
Collaborate with partners to overcome issues impacting service delivery and execute operational improvement initiatives.
Documentation and oversight
Encourage best practice and knowledge sharing with partners and cross-functional groups
Provide oversight to the investigation, analysis, and management of technology risks, issues, and dependencies in all programs/projects
Provide oversight and standards for technical documentation of applications.
Must have technical/professional qualifications:
Matric is essential
Bachelor’s degree in IT or related technical field is essential
5-8 years of experience at least 4 of the disciplines below:
Business, information, solution or technical architecture,
Application development
Middleware
Information analysis
Database management
Operations in a multitier environment essential
Core competencies, knowledge and experience:
Knowledge of emerging technologies/industry trends along with the ability to leverage them in application development and support initiatives
Capable of articulating the business value of IT investments/projects and collaborating with partners and cross-functional groups during implementation
Adeptness to engage as a consultative face of IT to the Business and enable technology to address business challenges and improve operational efficiency
Skill to integrate new technologies with existing business initiatives and understanding the business processes and customer needs
Good understanding of governance framework (roles and responsibilities, escalation and communication process, handoffs and control points)
Ability to make recommendations as they pertain to improvements in support/development initiatives and facilitate implementation with partners, IT and cross-functional groups within the Business
Capacity to manage conflict with partners and cross-functional groups within the Business and IT
Ability to work with multi-national teams, understand and respect cultural diversity and develop messages that help achieve objectives with diverse audiences
Closing date for Applications: 28 April 2023.
The base location for this role is, Vodacom Midrand Campus.
The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values diversity & inclusion.
