Solution Architect - Enterprise Data Architecture

About the role

Standard Bank Group is looking for a Solution Architect to define, govern and evolve the enterprise data architecture that supports its strategic objectives, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and operational excellence. The role sets data architecture standards, data models, integration patterns, governance frameworks, metadata management practices and information lifecycle controls so that data is secure, trusted and scalable across the enterprise.

Key responsibilities

• Establish data architecture standards, data models, integration patterns, governance frameworks, metadata management practices and information lifecycle controls.
• Collaborate with business, technology, risk, compliance, security and data teams so that data assets are managed as strategic enterprise assets aligned to organizational outcomes.
• Support secure, trusted and scalable data capabilities across the enterprise.

Required profile

• First degree in Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems or a related field.
• Certified System Architect.
• 5-7 years of experience, including demonstrated experience in a solutions architecture-based role.
• Strong knowledge of computers, networks and various types of hardware.
• Experience using data, analytics and AI technologies to drive innovation and business outcomes.
• Experience establishing and maintaining enterprise data governance frameworks, covering compliance, risk management and value realization from data assets.

Required skills

• Enterprise data modelling, data governance and lineage, and data platform architecture.
• Cloud architecture and integration architecture.
• AI/ML fundamentals, generative AI and RAG, and security and privacy.
• Stakeholder management.