Enterprise Architect

Location:	Johannesburg, Cape Town
Remote work:	Some remote work allowed
Education level:	Degree
Job level:	Mid/Senior
Type:	3 Months
Reference:	#EA15082024
Company:	RecruitU

Enterprise Architect | Initial 3-month Contract | Cape Town / Johannesburg

 Job purpose:

In essence they require someone to assist in defining system roadmaps as they transition to new enterprise platforms helping to understand the technical, process, people and cost impacts.

Job responsibilities:

Defines and monitors adherence to architectural standards for the development, deployment and management of application, information, communication and technology infrastructure. The IT Architecture domain of specialization is Core Insurance Applications and Platforms.

Role description and key result areas:

Governance

• Defines and maintains architectural principles, frameworks and standards for the development, deployment and management of application, information, communication and technology infrastructure.
• Ensures that the Group ICT architecture aligns with the Company’s ICT strategy and is presented and approved through the Group Architecture processes
• Governs and assists in the Life Cycle Management of the solution to promote adherence to the Company’s ICT Principles and synergy across the business area
• Governs and assists core application platform / solution development to ensure conformance to the Group ICT architectural standards
• Governs development, evolution and maintenance of a detailed Company ICT architecture through the involvement of relevant stakeholders, as well as key internal and external forums.
• Governs the design, enablement and delivery of core application (e.g. PAS) platform migrations
• Provides input to the Company ICT Strategy, Policies and Principles
• Provides long-term management of the Group ICT Architecture Strategy

Technical consultation

• Provides consulting to Group Technology project teams and clients
• Research material, sells concepts and encourages business to assess and refocus both its business and IT strategy

Relationship management

• Establish and manage the relationships with suppliers (both internal and external), including service and support (SLAs)
• Manage stakeholder relationships and engagements
• Participate in, and where appropriate, chair relevant workgroup forums

Vendor and contract management

• Acts on expert advice and is a key player and sometimes technical leader in large-scale contract negotiations
• Manages the relationship between technology/solution providers and the Company

Experience:

• Solid exposure to Insurance Industry from a business perspective – sales, servicing, underwriting, reassurance, product launches, money in/out, claims,
• Solid understanding of Insurance products (protection, savings, annuities, wealth)
• Good understanding of the different Insurance software solutions available
• Very good functional understanding of Insurance, Savings and Investment Platforms.
• Well versed in the IT Architecture and Design of Insurance Platforms – ideally exposed to many different architecture and design approaches
• Solid background in IT System architecture, design and development.
• Solid background in data modelling, database design and data management
• Good track record of large-scale systems migrations
• Good experience in the relevant Company software and hardware

Qualifications and experience:

Role requirements

• Matric, plus relevant tertiary qualification, with EA practice certification e.g. Togaf or Zachman
• 7 years + related Systems Management/ Architecture, Information Management, Infrastructure Management/ Architecture experience.
• Proven track record in Enterprise Portal, Web Content Management, Social Media, Online transaction and eCommerce frameworks and Digital solutions.
• Experience in broader Financial Services (incl. Banking) would be an advantage.
• Experience with IBM Insurance Application Architecture (IAA) framework and/or ACORD Framework will be an advantage
• Multi-disciplinary application of wide knowledge spanning business, data and technology
• Working knowledge of Financial & Project management.

Competencies:

• Strategic
• Collaboration
• Customer First
• Execution
• Innovation
• Leading with Influence
• Personal Mastery

Skills:

• Solid exposure to Insurance Industry from a business perspective – sales, servicing, underwriting, reassurance, product launches, money in/out, claims,
• Solid understanding of Insurance products (protection, savings, annuities, wealth)
• Good understanding of the different Insurance software solutions available
• Very good functional understanding of Insurance, Savings and Investment Platforms.
• Well versed in the IT Architecture and Design of Insurance Platforms – ideally exposed to many different architecture and design approaches
• Solid background in IT System architecture, design and development.
• Solid background in data modelling, database design and data management
• Good track record of large-scale systems migrations
• Good experience in the relevant Company software and hardware
• Togaf
• Zachman

Posted on 15 Aug 09:59, Closing date 14 Oct