Solutions Architect

Minimum requirements:

• Have a certificate or Diploma in a computer science, information systems or related field.
• Have 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar environment of which 1 to 2 years are now at a mid to senior level and prior experience of 5 years in data engineering or a related field, of which 1 to 2 years has been at a senior level.
• Have worked with data testing and analysis as well as test cases on data reconciliation.
• Finance experience is an advantage, as would be any banking experience.
• Have developed databases, data warehouses, data marts and operational data stores.
• Have experience in SQL languages.
• Have good communication skills.
• Have a strong drive to pay attention to detail.
• Solution definition and problem-solving skills.
• Practical experience in project management.
• Familiarity with computer networks and IT security management.
• Experience and knowledge of cloud computing.
• Good understanding of business processes.
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Strong understanding of analytical skills and techniques.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledgeable about all phases of the software development life cycle and solution delivery for web, client-server, and cloud-based systems.
• Subject matter expertise in the field of work.
• Good knowledge of modern software engineering principles and best practices.
• Proven track record of work experience as an architect, project manager, or developer.
• Certificates to demonstrate knowledge and competency are an advantage

Responsibilities:

• Design and have implementation experience with large scale data developments, data warehouses, operational data stores and data marts
• Understand and can design data pipelines?
• Create critical success factors for the accurate implementation of an architecture
• Understand system specification
• Understand quality data management
• Can code in database and data management languages for both DML and DAL
• Have a proven track record of carrying out appropriate technology architectures
• Setting standards for data security
• Have designed master, reference and metadata solutions
• Creating procedures to ensure data accuracy and accessibility
• Know how to work in projects and being involved from the inception / conceptual design phase
• Build sound relationships with a broader team and variety of stakeholders
• Engineer and leverage processes and technologies to meet business needs
• Produce consistently high-quality outputs within agreed deadlines