About this role
Design architecture and solution blueprints for large-scale enterprise ICT systemsDefine system interoperability, integrations, interfaces, and technology standardsTranslate business, user, and technical requirements into architectural designsAssess feasibility and architecture options for complex multinational ICT solutionsDesign systems with focus on scalability, security, performance, resilience, and maintainabilityDevelop architecture artefacts, models, and documentation using UML and industry-standard methodologiesEstablish and enforce architecture, development, quality assurance, and governance standardsEstimate software development effort, timelines, sizing, and technical risksSelect, evaluate, and recommend technologies, platforms, and architectural approachesLead development teams and provide technical direction throughout the system lifecycleContribute to requirements analysis, testing, quality assurance, deployment, and change management activitiesPrepare technical documentation, architectural deliverables, and stakeholder presentationsMonitor and analyse system metrics to support performance, security, and quality improvementsSupport architecture activities involving cloud storage, video surveillance, video streaming, and field operations systemsCollaborate with business stakeholders and technical teams to align solutions with operational objectives Minimum 8 years of relevant IT professional experienceMinimum 3 years of experience in a Software Architect, Solution Architect, Enterprise Architect, or similar roleMinimum education level: Level 7 (Master's degree or equivalent) in an ICT-relevant fieldAt least 1 of:Master level certificate in a software development technology domainor in architecting software solutionsor an equivalent certification recognized internationallyMinimum English language proficiency: C1Experience acting as key architect in the development of at least 2 software systemsExpert-level experience designing and architecting enterprise software systemsExpert knowledge of system capacity planning, security architecture, and performance optimisationExcellent knowledge of databases, application servers, communication middleware, web servers, GIS services, directory services, Microsoft platform security, business intelligence concepts, systems integration, and integrated development environmentsExpert knowledge of UML and experience producing architectural designs and modelsStrong knowledge of software development methodologies, lifecycles, and standards, including RUP, ISO/IEC 12207, and Agile methodologiesProficiency with architecture and modelling tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, ARIS Architect, or equivalent platformsAbility to lead technical teams and architectural decision-making processesAbility to effectively document technical solutions and architecture artefactsStrong communication, stakeholder management, leadership, and problem-solving skillsExperience assessing feasibility of large ICT solutions spanning multiple countriesKnowledge of a broad range of ICT technologies applicable to operational environmentsExperience supporting ICT aspects of field operationsExperience with cloud storage systems