Systems Architect and Initiative Lead

About the position

JOP PURPOSE

• To lead the stabilisation and modernisation planning for the client’s systems, ensuring scalable, resilient, and maintainable architecture that supports business continuity and future innovation

KPA

• Define the stabilisation roadmap and oversee system-wide architecture initiatives.
• Evaluate current integrations and lead the design of a modern API-driven architecture.
• Direct the refactoring strategy for monolithic applications and prioritise key decomposable components.
• Coordinate across cloud, data, and application teams to ensure architectural alignment.
• Lead risk mitigation planning and develop remediation plans for high-risk integration and system failures.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related.
• Microsoft SQL Server certifications preferred (e.g., MCSA, MCSE).

EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years in enterprise or solution architecture roles.
• Demonstrated leadership in system modernisation and stabilisation efforts.
• Experience with integration architecture, legacy system analysis, and high availability design.
• Strategic thinking and systems-level problem-solving.
• Proficiency in architectural modelling and documentation.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex system transformations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Desired Skills:

• SQL
• MODELLING
• ARCHITECTURE