IT Solution Architect

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Air Traffic and Navigation Services Provider in South Africa. ATNS is responsible for managing 10% of the world's airspace.

Job description

Solution Design and Architecture

• Design scalable and robust solutions that address current and future business needs.
• Develop fit-for-purpose solutions that are adaptable, maintainable, and aligned with business needs and priorities.
• Map proposed solutions to enterprise architecture frameworks and business strategies.
• Ensure compliance with architectural principles, technology standards, and governance models

Technical Advisory & Feasibility Analysis

• Evaluate complex challenges and design technically feasible solutions.
• Conduct risk assessments and define mitigation plans.
• Lead technical discussions and solution design reviews across projects

Integration and Interoperability

• Ensure integration to enable interoperability across systems and platforms.
• Define standards and guidelines for system integration and API development.
• Support project teams in integrating solutions into existing IT environments

Innovation and Technology

• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and trends.
• Evaluiate and recommend new tools and platforms for enterprise adoption.
• Contribute to innovation initiatives and proof-of-concept development

Stakeholder Engagement and Requirements Translation

• Engage business and technical stakeholders to understand their needs.
• Ensure that business needs are accurately translated into effective technology solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Facilitate alignment between business goals and technology capabilities

Documentation and Governance Support

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of designs, decisions, and solution rationale.
• Support compliance with governance and audit requirements.
• Provide inputs into enterprise architecture repositories

Formal Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Software Engineering or related field
• Certifications preferred (e.g., TOGAF, ArchiMate, Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect)

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years' experience in solution or enterprise architecture
• Strong understanding of architectural frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman)
• Experience in systems integration, digital platforms, and application design
• Familiarity with DevOps, API management, cloud architecture, and cybersecurity principles