Architect, Solutions (Technology Services) (Corporate & Investment Banking)

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.

To define, develop, and maintain solution architectures and designs for specific business areas, aligned to initiatives, while providing high-level roadmaps for implementing these solutions in alignment with a common technical direction. Ensure the successful delivery of these roadmaps by guiding the technical teams working on related projects and initiatives, offering thought leadership throughout the program. This role requires an understanding of emerging technologies, including Generative AI (Gen-AI), to drive digital transformation and enhance customer experiences.

• Post Graduate Degree: Information Technology (Min)

Experience Required: Enterprise Technology & Solutions Architecture



5-7 years: Good understanding of Agile working practices and LEAN and SCRUM proficiency and working collaboratively across teams. Experience gained in the management of platforms and operating systems



8-10 years: In-depth experience in designing innovative solutions within technology businesses such as Authentication Systems, System, Platform, and Account Migrations, Enterprise Solution Architecture (ESA), Business Architecture, Information Architecture, Application Architecture or Technology Architecture with a balanced mix of skills covering technologies and industry knowledge.



8-10 years: Work experience in one or more Technology areas including but not limited to: IT architecture, infrastructure, and cloud development, engineering and software architecture design, Business analysis, DevOps, Project and product management

Behavioural Competencies:

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Expertise
• Developing Strategies
• Embracing Change

Technical Competencies:

• Emerging Technology Monitoring
• Information Technology Architecture
• Internal & External IT Environment
• IT Applications
• IT Knowledge