Job Title: Specialist.Technical
Architecture*
Location: Lagos,NG
Job Summary
Support the translation of business requirements into a set
of technical specifications for the selection, design and implementation of
fit-for-purpose IT Solutions. The Technical Architect would work with the
project office, testing and other stakeholders to ensure the requirements are
delivered according to best practice standards and in alignment with Etisalat
architecture principles.
Principal Functions
Strategic/Tactical
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Support the translation of Business Strategy
into IT Strategy
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Guide technology decisions, ensuring alignment
with business objectives and established architecture principles &
standards.
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Support the development and maintenance of the
roadmap of IT initiatives to deliver the target architecture for the
realization of business goals and strategies.
Operational
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Produce technical specifications and systems
integration requirements for IT solution.
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Analyse solution options and articulate justifications
/ business cases for assigned IT investments.
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Ensure timely, accurate and up to date
documentation of the IT landscape.
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Support business process optimization and
integration initiatives, covering enterprise application integration and enterprise
data integration (EAI & EDI) within both internal and external contexts.
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Provide technical leadership for the
implementation and integration of assigned IT projects.
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Ensure all technical documents related to a
project are compiled in accordance with IT Architectural Policy and best
practices.
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Assist in providing clarity into the definition
of test cases for projects.
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Assist in the management of the architecture
review board and other IT design groups.
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Support the technology planning team in the
definition of processes and frameworks for managing capacity � infrastructure and
application licenses.
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Analyse, review and recommend approval on
proposed IT solution design as prerequisite for solution build and
implementation.
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Ensure compliance to architecture principles at
key development checkpoints for solutions in development on the one hand and
changes to those in production on the other.
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Evaluate changes to production environment and
advice on impact.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager,
Solution Architecture.
Educational
Requirements
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First degree or equivalent in Computer
Science/Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering or other numerate
science.
Experience, Skills
& Competencies
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Three (3 to five (5) years relevant work
experience out of which the candidate must have worked 2 years as a
Solution Architect or Solution
Integrator. Experienced in at least any two of the following IT disciplines:
technical infrastructure, application development, middleware, database
management and operations.
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Good understanding of telecommunication business
and technology model.
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Understanding of global acclaimed Architectural
frameworks - TOGAF, ZACHMAN, etc.
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Good understanding of domain and relevant
technology - telecommunication systems, database, SOA, networking, etc.
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Industry experience in telecommunication is
desired.
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Excellent oral, presentation and communication
skills.
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Ability to see from and sell to various
viewpoints.
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Creative, innovative and pragmatic.
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