Platform Architect

Description

The Platform Architect is responsible for the production of platform design packages that are client-centric and service focused. They do this by conceptualising, scoping and ensuring the development of platforms that provide value to the Business’ clients through the participation in projects or tasks related to platform design.

Business requirements

• The Platform Architect compiles business requirements to realise the service concept including:
  • The information gathered from the market in regards to needs
  • The proposed solution or technological opportunity
  • Documented statement of work along with the relevant Labour requirements
  • Parts list outlining equipment to be provided
  • Technical resources required for an accurate design
  • All deliverables and what constitutes a successful completion

Functional requirements

Platform Architects ensure that the features and functions provided by the service package is identified and documented, including but not limited to the:

• Engineering demands that shape the platform’s development environment
• Conformance demands that shape the platform, detailing the condition that the support the service and constitute the environment in which the platform will operate
• Performance requirements, such as speed, usability, capacity or scalability
• Written documentation and support in terms of operating the product
• Testing and validation plans
• Testing and validation plans
• Need for training and user support
• Platform architecture and security specifications
• They provide a general description of the platform and its purpose which includes the technical and organisation impacts, transition and supplier requirements as well as capacity and availability specifications.