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NTT America Solutions, Inc. ACR Solution Architect in Durban, South Africa
NTT is a leading global IT solutions and services organisation that brings together people, data and things to create a better and more sustainable future.
In today’s ‘iNTTerconnected’ world, connections matter more now than ever. By bringing together talented people, world-class technology partners and emerging innovators, we help our clients solve some of the world’s most significant technological, business and societal challenges.
With people at the heart of our success, NTT is committed to attracting and growing the best talent and providing an environment where everyone feels they can belong and their contribution matters.
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The primary responsibility of the Solutions Architect is to consult with the client and work with internal teams to create strategies, transformational designs and the architectural vision for complex solutions that address the clients’ needs. They provide multi-technology consulting services on all aspects of application software, infrastructure and related technology components.
Global Digital Technology (GDT) function providing total accountability for portfolio of business applications supporting a global user base. Functions include finance, legal, quality and GRC.
Working at NTT
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Contributes to the development of solution architectures in specific business, infrastructure or functional areas.
Identifies and evaluates alternative architectures and the trade-offs in cost, performance and scalability.
Produces specifications of cloud-based or on-premises components, tiers and interfaces, for translation into detailed designs using selected services and products.
Management of full software development cycle
Strong stakeholder engagement
Effective communication strategy to ensure organization readiness and application adoption.
Liaising with operational environments for Go-Live opportunities.
Document review and approval (Specification, Technical Blueprints, Training, User manuals)
Supports a change programme or project through the preparation of technical plans and application of design principles that comply with enterprise and solution architecture standards.
Takes responsibility for understanding client requirements, collecting data, delivering analysis and problem resolution.
Embed Enterprise Architecture framework (APQC) within organisation.
Mapping technology to EA business model
Evaluate and solutioning of technology for sustainable business value.
Engaging with strategic technology partners and vendors
Reporting on process progress and change management.
Project management
Academic Qualifications and Certifications:
Qualification in Information Technology or Information Systems
Certification and working knowledge of Enterprise Architecture methodologies (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT, etc.)
Digital Transformation Strategy
ITIL Foundation Certified
Required Experience:
Leading and managing software development teams.
Comprehensive understanding of majority software development methodologies including agile.
Strong change management skills
Customer focused software design principles using design thinking principles.
Project and operational risk management
Budget planning, forecasting and control.
Strategic and visionary software expert
Enterprise and Solution Architecture
Skills Summary
Business Acumen, Functional Requirements, Project Management, Software Development, Solution Architecture, Systems Architecture, Technology Advisory, Technology Solutions Development
Workplace type :
Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, veteran status, or other protected category
Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
A career at NTT means:
Being part of a global pioneer – where you gain exposure to our Fortune 500 clients and world-leading global technology partners and work with a network of over 40,000 smart and diverse colleagues across 57 countries, delivering services in over 200 countries.
Being at the forefront of cutting-edge technology – backed with a 150-year heritage of using technology for good. With 40% of the world’s internet traffic running on our network and where Emoji were first invented, you can be proud of the group’s many new ‘firsts’.
Making a difference – by doing meaningful work that helps to shape the future for our clients, and across industries and communities around the world.
Being your best self – in a progressive ‘Connected Working’ environment that promotes flexibility, connection and wellbeing. Where diversity and different perspectives are embraced to ensure equal opportunities for all.
Having ongoing opportunities to own and develop your career – with a personal and professional development plan and access to the broadest learning offerings in the industry.