Solutions Architect

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** Job Description
** To design, recommend, and oversee the implementation of integrated solutions that address business needs and resolve operational challenges across the bank.  Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture by managing change processes and establishing solution frameworks that support scalable, sustainable delivery.
* ** Hello Future Solutions Architect
*** Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
* ** Are you someone who can:
*** Drive business profitability in the context of cost management through Information technology solutions
* Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness
* Develop and implement differentiated service models for client segments.
* Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Create integrated business processes, technologies, information and application architectural frameworks and high-level roadmap for the implementation of the architecture aligned to applicable First Rand standards.
* Manage people by executing management responsibilities and create an environment that encourages employee growth and performance excellence.
* Demonstrate leadership behavior through personal involvement, commitment and dedication in support of organizational values.
* Apply a customer-centric approach, to ensure customer satisfaction.
* Focus on tactical service plans to deliver and continuously provide a consistent, seamless and positive customer experience.
* Establish mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders, that support thought leadership, innovative and integrated practice solutions.
* Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans, monitor effectiveness and report on variances.
* Manage expenditure planning and reporting within approved budget parameters.
* Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and/or across the FRG.
* Ensure IT governance approvals of technology solutions, oversee relevant HR Digitization initiatives and represents relevant business areas in different capacities at IT Governance and Architecture forums to ensure alignment with applicable First Rand standards and achievement of business objectives.
* Manage Application Architecture Operational processes to ensure optimal costing and data integrity aligned to best practice for Enterprise Architecture.
* Deliver proof of concept solutions/prototypes and evaluate fit for purpose of relevant solutions for business areas in area of responsibility.
* ** You will be an ideal candidate if you have the following:
*** Minimum:
Bcom/ BSc degree
* Preferred: related Degree/ certifications
* 5+ Years experience
* Preferred:
Banking Industry Experience
* ** Technologies:
*** data models
* LLMs and GenAI
* Azure, AWS, OCEP, XML, SEO, APIs, CMS, Cloud.
* ** You will have access to:
*** Opportunities to network and collaborate
* Challenging Working
* Opportunities to innovate
* ** We can be a match if you are:
*** Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
* Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it#POST  #FNB  #LI-LR1# #
**** Job Details****#
** Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.
** 20/02/26

All appointments will be made in line with First Rand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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