Job Purpose Statement:
- The senior Infrastructure Architect is
responsible for evaluating business requirements by leveraging software,
data, and infrastructure. The role acts as a bridge and is responsible for
mapping these requirements into technology solutions.
- The role focuses on applying the
different elements of business, information, and technology in solving
problems while maximizing the return on technology investment. The
architect identifies reviews, and proposes the various building blocks
that will actively lead the technical vision to success.
- He/She reviews deviations from
specifications and ensures that relevant technical strategies, policies,
standards, and practices are applied correctly.
Ideal Job Specifications:
- Degree in Science/computer
science/Engineering/Business related degree from a reputable institution.
A master’s degree in Information Technology or an MBA will be an added
advantage.
- Training and certification in IT Service
Management, e.g., ITIL, COBIT, ISO
- IT Architecture Training and
Certification, e.g., TOGAF
- Infrastructure and Cloud related
certification and training
- Business Continuity training
- 8+ years’ experience in IT applications,
infrastructure or security operations, and management
- 4+ years professional experience in IT
solution architecture, deployment of APIs, cloud, Docker, and Kubernetes
experience is desirable
- Solid grasp of design patterns and
principles, particularly Object-Oriented Design (OOD), Service-Oriented
Architecture (SOA), Microservice Architecture (MSA), and Event-Driven
Architecture (EDA).
- Experience in systems; Core Banking
Systems and integrations to Mobile money transfer, USSD / SMS, Omni
Channel, Internet Banking, BPM, ERP, CRM, and other systems in a financial
services ecosystem are a MUST.
- possesses a strong customer service
attitude and excellent communication skills and exhibits a passion for
learning and continuous improvement.
- The architect participates in the
stewardship of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Microservices
Architecture (MSA), and Application Programming Interface (APIs) artifacts
and definitions.
How To Apply
