Applications Architect

SUMMARY:
Gijima Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a client for an Applications Architect. To design and maintain the enterprise-wide application architecture in line with established EA standards, procedures, and policies.

POSITION INFO:
Education, Skills, and Experience Required:

• Degree in Computer Science.
• TOGAF Certification (essential); knowledge of other frameworks such as Zachman is advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience with Enterprise Architecture tools (e.g., Casewise, Visio, Sparx Enterprise Architect).
• Certifications in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud (advantageous).
• Minimum 6 years’ experience in developing application architecture designs and large-scale solutions involving multiple technologies.
• Experience in designing hybrid (cloud/on-premises) architectures and integration patterns.
• Strong experience in developing business cases, impact assessments, and options analyses.
• Ability to guide project teams to deliver solutions aligned with approved architectures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with cross-functional teams.

• Establish and maintain the application architecture domain (as-is, to-be, and transition architectures).
• Perform impact assessments and options analyses for architecture changes.
• Develop and maintain an architecture roadmap and application portfolio to support business change.
• Maintain architecture templates and ensure consistency across domains.
• Provide guidance on application architecture matters and contribute to enterprise-wide architecture services.
• Administer EA tools, maintain modelling guidelines, and manage access.
• Define and design architecture solutions across all domains to ensure seamless integration, scalability, and security.
• Support ICT and business stakeholders to align architecture with strategic direction.
• Review and ensure solutions align with approved architecture and maintain governance documentation.
• Keep up to date with technology trends and propose innovative solutions.