Architect, Solution, Data & Information

Job Overview

Business Segment: Group Functions

Company: Standard Bank of South Africa

Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 30 Baker Street

Job Type: Full-time

Job : A-0001

Date Posted: 2/12/2026

The Data and Information Solutions Architect defines, governs, and maintains domain‑level data and information architectures, providing high‑level solution designs and roadmaps aligned to a common enterprise technical direction. Operating at the intersection of business and technology, the role provides architectural leadership and thought leadership across data platforms, integration patterns, and information models, while guiding architects and delivery teams to implement scalable, secure, and cloud‑aligned solutions that support business strategy, digital transformation, and analytics‑driven decision‑making.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field; advanced certification in data architecture, cloud architecture, or enterprise architecture (e.g., TOGAF, Azure/AWS certifications) advantageous.
• 5-7 years' good understanding of Agile working practices and LEAN and SCRUM proficiency and working collaboratively across teams. Experience gained in the management of platforms and operating systems.
• 8-10 years' In-depth experience in designing innovative solutions within technology businesses such as Authentication Systems, System, Platform, and Account Migrations, Enterprise Solution Architecture (ESA), Business Architecture, Information/Data Architecture, Application Architecture or Technology Architecture with a balanced mix of skills covering technologies and industry knowledge.
• 8-10 years' practical experience in one or more Technology areas including but not limited to IT architecture, Data Architecture, infrastructure, and cloud development, Engineering and software architecture design, Business analysis, Dev Ops, Data Governance/Data Management, Project and product management.

Behavioural

Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change

Technical

Competencies:

• Emerging Technology Monitoring
• Information Technology Architecture
• Internal & External IT Environment
• IT Applications
• IT Knowledge
• Solution Design
• Solutions Assessment
• Stakeholder Management (IT)

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