Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

The main purpose of the job is to works closely with the business analysts, project managers, developers, testers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the solution meets the functional and non-functional requirements, as well as the architectural principles and guidelines. To coordinate and communicate with other architects, such as enterprise, domain, or technical architects, to ensure that the solution is consistent and compatible with the overall architecture vision and strategy.

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology or any other related field.
Licenses & Certifications: Certified System Architect

Experience Required
Enterprise Technology & Solutions Architecture

5-7 years

• Demonstrated experience in a solutions architecture-based role.
• Strong knowledge of computers, networks, and various types of hardware.

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data
• Meeting Timescales
• Ability to work independently and a good team member
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Strong analytical skills coupled with the ability to think logically
• Analysis of data and facts
• A Good understanding of the Kenya Banking Industry
• Business Analysis Environments and Perspectives
• Change Control and Management (IT)
• Emerging Technology Monitoring
• Information Technology Architecture
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Stakeholder Management