• A relevant tertiary Degree or formal Certification in ICT / Computer Science
• Working Knowledge of Application Portfolio Management
• Significant exposure to technology architecture frameworks and best practices
• Sound working knowledge of enterprise internet/web/.Net/mobile architecture, solutions and best practices
• Experience in architecture methodology and techniques such as TOGAF and Zachman
• Experience in producing Solution Architectures and overseeing their implementation
• Practical experience in defining application architecture principles and creating appropriate governance procedures
• Experience in defining technology strategies
• Experience in multiple and diverse technology processing environments
• Understanding of Service Oriented Architecture and principles
• Experience in the application of technology for business enablement or improvement
• Experience in publishing architectural artefacts and ensuring these are kept up to date and published regularly
• Experience in evaluating solutions and making recommendations
• Experience with various SDLC methodologies such as waterfall and agile development
• Experience in testing methodologies and implementing best practices
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Team player with strong communication skills
• The ability to work independently
• The ability to mobilise and implement new functionality

Key Outputs will include:

• Application Architecture and Design fundamentals are clearly defined and communicated
• Sound working relationship with all stakeholders
• Application Portfolio Life Cycle management processes implemented
• Application Development Life Cycle best practices implemented
• Clearly defined and agreed application architecture roadmap