Systems Architect & Initiative Lead

Title

Systems Architect & Initiative Lead

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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Educational Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Information Systems, Engineering, or Computer Science

• Certification in TOGAF or similar frameworks beneficial

Years of 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

Other requirements:

• 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

Behavioural Competencies              

The incumbent is required to have demonstrated the following competencies:

Strategic Thinking: The ability to align system architecture with business goals and long-term strategies Problem-Solving: Addressing complex technical challenges with innovative and effective solutions Communication Skills: Clearly conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and collaborating with diverse teams Adaptability: Staying current with evolving technologies and adjusting to new methodologies and business needs Attention to Detail: Ensuring precision in system design, implementation, and maintenance Leadership: Guiding teams and projects, and mentoring junior architects and engineers Business Acumen: Understanding the business context and ensuring that system solutions provide tangible value Stakeholder Management: Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure their needs are met and expectations managed

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology (Required)

Languages

English