Architect, Cloud at Standard Bank Group

JOB DESCRIPTION

• To lead multiple products or work streams relating to the design and implementation of Cloud solutions, operating across a number of Service Teams across the Group, and proactively engaging with internal stakeholders. To guide and coach less-experienced peers to become more productive and effective team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Information Technology as well as relevant industry certifications on Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS) such as Architect Associate, Architect Professional, Network Specialisation, Security Specialisation
• 10 or more years of IT experience and minimum of 5 years’ experience supporting cloud solutions
• Azure and AWS based cloud architecture and migration skills and experience with strong understanding across cloud and infrastructure components (server, storage, network, data, and applications) to deliver end to end cloud infrastructure, architectures, and designs
• Knowledge of additional cloud technologies such as API Management, identity Management, cost optimisation as well as knowledge and implementation of enterprise scale cloud security platforms and tooling
• 5+ year’s experience as an IT Infrastructure Architect, with focus on AWS and Azure clouds, server, storage, and networking
• Experience in enterprise applications, solutions, and data centre infrastructures

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Behavioral Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Convincing People
• Developing Expertise
• Empowering Individuals

Technical Competencies:

• Agile Concepts
• Business Analysis Environments and Perspectives
• Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Internal & External IT Environment
• IT Applications