Solutions Architect - Mining Applications

Recruiter:

Liyema Consulting

Job Ref:

JHB002216/Laka

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Exciting Opportunity: Senior Solution Architect
Are you a visionary architect with over a decade of experience shaping cutting-edge technology solutions? Do you thrive on designing scalable, high-performance architectures while engaging with key stakeholders and leading innovative projects? If so, we want YOU to join our team!

POSITION INFO:

Why Join Us?

Work on industry-leading projects with top-tier technology solutions.
Engage with dynamic teams across business, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, and integration.
Drive digital transformation and innovation while reducing technical debt and disruptions.
Be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where your expertise is valued.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience & Education

10+ years of practical experience in solution architecture.
BSc in Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Technical Expertise

Architecture & Frameworks: TOGAF V10, ArchiMate v3.2, COBIT v5 Foundation, ITIL v4 Foundation.
Cloud Technologies: AWS, Azure, SAP, GCP.
Networking & Infrastructure: LAN, WAN, Security, Data Centres, Converged Infrastructure (HP, Dell, Nutanix).
Enterprise Solutions & Tools: EA repository (Orbus Infinity, iServer 365), Backup & Recovery (Site Recovery Manager), Data Centre Migrations.
Certifications: Agile SAFe Certified, Networking (CCIE, CCNP, CCDP, or CCNA).

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic architectural guidance to select and design technology solutions that align with business needs.
Conduct technical advisory and architecture review board engagement.
Lead requirement gathering, solution design, and integration planning.
Evaluate third-party technology solutions and ensure security compliance.
Develop and document high-level and low-level architecture with technical roadmaps.
Conduct performance and scalability assessments, ensuring solutions meet future demands.
Drive cost estimation, stakeholder engagement, and technology evaluation.
Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies to provide thought leadership.

What Success Looks Like

Reduction in technical debt through optimized architecture solutions.
Enhanced system stability with minimized disruptions.
Innovative solution architectures that solve business challenges efficiently.

Your Work Allocation

50% Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with business, vendors, cybersecurity, infrastructure, data, integration, and procurement teams.
50% Solution Architecture Design: Drive architecture governance, reviews, and hands-on technical designs.

What Sets You Apart?

People-centric leadership with strong stakeholder engagement skills.
Critical thinker and problem solver with expertise in complex program delivery.
Bilingual in French & English (an advantage).
Proven expertise in security, compliance, and cloud computing solutions.

If you’re passionate about driving architectural excellence and innovation, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of technology!

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