Analyze your CV for Senior Specialist; Solution and Enterprise Architect at National Microfinance Bank(NMB)

Job PurposeThe incumbent will be responsible for development of technology solutions, and mapping the business requirements to systems/technical requirements to ensure they are in line with the enterprise architectural plan. Main Responsibilities:Play a leading role in setting the architecture and design for current /new emerging bank’s products and technological solutions.Review, interpret and respond to detailed business requirements specifications (BRS) to ensure alignment between customer expectations and current or future ICT capabilityProvide detail system specification document, map business requirements to optimal systems requirements; produce detailed functional/configuration designs/specifications and data architecture to match solution design specificationsProvide accurate development effort estimates for solutions designed by vendors and internal development team to assists project managers in project and resource planning.Conducts technical impact analysis of proposed application changes and new system design request.Conduct quality acceptance testing to ensure that the systems designs work as expected and according to the design document.Provide delivery of high-quality, full-scale technical solutions through collaborative interactions with the customers, business team, technical resources, change delivery team and development team leadEnsure compliance to solution architectural design in the implementation of projectsExplain technical issues and IT solution strategies to stakeholders and other IT professionalsEnsure that solution architecture (software and programs) designed are in sync with business needs and hardwareReview the proposal of vendors and suppliers to ensure that quality inputs are delivered at the least possible costMonitor the activities of external programmers and developers on IT solution projectsIdentify and mitigate existing business risk or risks associated with solution architecture.Lead the development of an implementation plan for the enterprise architecture based on business strategy and requirementsGuide on the effective use of solutions and architectures in order to achieve business outcomes in alignment with business requirements and the overall Enterprise ArchitectureProvide solutions and recommendations on architecture designs to the vendor.Provide guidance for encapsulating and isolating legacy systems as well as support targeted transitions of features to at-scale architectural patterns based on business goalsDefine and design technology solutions to assist the business in meeting their business objectivesArticulate the current enterprise architectural vision, conceptualizing and experimenting with alternative architectural approaches and creating models to communicate the strategic direction.Develop architectural standards, workflows and interface specification documents that complement the architectural vision while enforcing best practices.Foster repeatable and reusable architectural processes across the enterprise and products to aid in ensuring success of the design processOverall ownership of the architectural designs of IT platforms within the bank to ensure it’s within the technology strategy.Ensure effective management of risks and issues associated with solution designs and enterprise architecture. Attributes:Business analysisThe ability to work in dynamic conditions, and transition quickly between collaborative and individual workAn interest in multiple disciplines and approaches, and the ability to quickly dive into a new domain or processSoftware development, technology stacks (open source, Java, etc.), UI frameworks, microservices, RESTful APIs and API management, queuing and messaging, application integration, agile/scrum, and DevOpsSQL, NoSQL, master data management, analyticsIdentity, directory, authentication/authorization, single-sign-on, access management, data privacy, backup, and disaster recoveryInnovative and creativeAbility to develop prototypeAbility to establish and manage structures, processes and standardsStrong planning, organization and documentation skillsExcellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to conceptualize and systematically work through projects in accordance with a structured methodologyExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with people at all levelsAbility to act as a project "driver", facilitating the achievement of required tasksAbility to work effectively within a teamCoaching, leading and motivating skills Qualifications and Experience:Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field in Computer ScienceTOGAF or ArchiMate certification as added advantageMinimum 7 years of experience in software/applications development or system analysisMinimum 3-5 years of experience in designing and building software solutions/enterprise architectureExperience in IT projects in finance/banking industry will be an added advantage