Job Description

Solution Architects assess a project’s technical feasibility, as well as implementation risks. They are responsible for the design and implementation of the overall technical and solution architecture. They define the structure of a system, its interfaces, the solution principles guiding the organisation, the software design and the implementation. The scope of the Solution Architect’s role is defined by the business issue at hand. To fulfil the role, a Solution Architect utilises business and technology expertise and experience.

Job Description - Grade Specific

Solution/Delivery Architect - Responsible for the application or domain architecture of a solution, including its assembly and integration into the existing landscape. In alignment with the principles, define the structure of the system, its interfaces, and the implementation. Responsible for the management and mitigation of technical risks, ensuring that the solution services can be delivered by the chosen technology components. Certification: preferably Capgemini Architects certification level 1 or 2, relevant security certifications, IAF and/or industry certifications such as TOGAF 9 or equivalent.

Skills (competencies)

(SDLC) Methodology

Active Listening

Adaptability

Agile (Software Development Framework)

Analytical Thinking

APIs

Automation (Frameworks)

AWS (Cloud Platform)

AWS Architecture

Business Acumen

Business Analysis

C#

Capgemini Integrated Architecture Framework (IAF)

Cassandra (Relational Database)

Change Management

Cloud Architecture

Coaching

Collaboration

Confluence

Delegation

DevOps

Docker

ETL Tools

Executive Presence

GitHub

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (Cloud Platform)

IAF (Framework)

Influencing

Innovation

Java (Programming Language)

Jira

Kubernetes

Managing Difficult Conversations

Microsoft Azure DevOps

Negotiation

Network Architecture

Oracle (Relational Database)

Problem Solving

Project Governance

Python

Relationship-Building

Risk Assessment

Risk Management

SAFe

Salesforce (Integration)

SAP (Integration)

SharePoint

Slack

SQL Server (Relational Database)

Stakeholder Management

Storage Architecture

Storytelling

Strategic Thinking

Sustainability Awareness

Teamwork

Technical Governance

Time Management

TOGAF (Framework)

Verbal Communication

Written Communication