Solution Architect

The Solution Architect is responsible for defining, governing, and evolving the enterprise data architecture that enables Standard Bank's strategic objectives, regulatory compliance, digital transformation, advanced analytics, artificial intelligence, and operational excellence. The role establishes data architecture standards, data models, integration patterns, governance frameworks, metadata management practices, and information lifecycle controls that support secure, trusted, and scalable data capabilities across the enterprise. The Data Architect collaborates with business, technology, risk, compliance, security, and data teams to ensure data assets are managed as strategic enterprise assets and aligned to the Organization outcomes.

Type of Qualification: First Degree

Field of Study: Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems or related field.

Licenses & Certifications: Certified System Architect

Experience Required 5-7 years

Demonstrated experience in a solutions architecture-based role.

Strong knowledge of computers, networks, and various types of hardware.

Experience leveraging data, analytics, and AI technologies to drive innovation and business outcomes.

Experience establishing and maintaining enterprise data governance frameworks, ensuring compliance, risk management, and value realization from data assets.

Behavioural Competencies:

Documenting Facts

Examining Information

Interpreting Data

Managing Tasks

Meeting Timescales

Team Working

Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Emerging Technology Monitoring

Enterprise Data Modelling

Data Governance & Lineage

Data Platform Architecture

Cloud Architecture

AI/ML Fundamentals

Generative AI & RAG

Security & Privacy

Integration Architecture

Stakeholder Management