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Solution Architect

Position Details

About the Role:

The role is based in Port Moresby and reports to the Senior Solutions Architect. The successful incumbent is responsible for analyzing business requirements, designing technical solutions, and overseeing the implementation of systems that meet organizational objectives. They work closely with stakeholders, developers, project managers, and other IT professionals to ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, and efficient solutions.

Key Deliverables:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, goals, and challenges.
  • Translate business requirements into technical specifications and architectural designs.
  • Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and architectural designs.
  • Create architectural blueprints, diagrams, and documentation to guide development teams.
  • Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices.
  • Research and evaluate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to determine their suitability for the organization.
  • Recommend technology stacks and platforms based on project requirements.
  • Work closely with development teams, project managers, and business analysts to ensure alignment between business goals and technical implementation.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
  • Design and oversee the integration of various systems, applications, and services. Ensure seamless communication between different components of the solution.
  • Identify potential risks and challenges in the proposed solutions and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements.
  • Assist in project planning, estimation, and resource allocation.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
  • Present technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders.

Essential Qualifications, Professional/Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
  • Minimum 8 years’ experience as a Solution or Software Architect, with a strong background in software development and system integration.
  • Proven expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), microservices architecture, and distributed computing.
  • Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (a plus)
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing enterprise-level IT solutions, building/operating data pipelines (ETL, Streaming), healthcare data/regulations.
  • Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Familiarity with programming languages (Java, Python, C#) and databases (SQL, NoSQL)
  • Minimum 6-7 years of progressively responsible work experience in banking, ICT/telecoms, or related industries
  • Certifications in cloud or architecture frameworks (e.g., AWS, TOGAF, Microsoft Azure) are an advantage.

Job Number - BSPPG03825

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