Kenya Revenue Authority Manager – Solutions Architecture Jobs in Kenya
Kenya Revenue Authority Manager – Solutions Architecture Jobs in Kenya
Key ResponsibilitiesIdentifying, analysing, and directing the execution of change towards the solution architecture vision and enterprise mission, by providing and prioritising “technical epics”, through documenting of target architectures, roadmaps & supporting solution evolution/transformation.
Working in collaboration with Process Leads to build solutions right, support in feature/ product roadmaps, champion and define architectural governance frameworks.
Working in collaboration with other tech leads to guide the organisation on harnessing technology trends and making critical solution decisions to achieve KRA’s mission and vision.
Oversee and lead the design, development, and deployment of best solution architecture practices, standards, and patterns.
Architect modern solutions using new technologies to define critical solutions evolution map.
Lead a world-class Solutions Architecture team.
Provide thought leadership on foundational digital architecture best practices and disruptive technology trajectory and implications.
Assesses the systems architecture currently in place and works with technical subject matter experts to identify and recommend areas of improvement
Supervises and leads the design, development, and deployment of best solution architecture practices, standards, and patterns
Plans and supports solutions architecting and innovation Tools
Ensures teams engagement though constant feedback, communication and performance discussions
Continuously researches current and emerging technologies and proposes changes to the existing architecture where needed
Conducts a system architecture evaluation and collaborates with process leads and IT development teams to implement identified improvements
Assesses the business impact that certain technical choices have and advises stakeholders appropriately
Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or related fields from a recognized university.
OR
Bachelor’s degree and Postgraduate qualifications in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Electrical / Electronic Engineering
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Trainings/Certifications around Software Development and Database technologies, IT Security, Network, Cloud & Networking and Data Centre Design/Management.
ITIL, PRINCE 2, PMP and Agile delivery methodologies.
COBIT, ITIL, PRINCE 2, PMP and Agile delivery methodologies.
Software Quality Assurance
ISACA and other ICT Professional Bodies
Work experience required
Five (5) years of experience in at least three (3) disciplines, such as business, information, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management or operations in a multitier environment and two (2) years at a management level.
Three (3) or more years of business experience in strategic and operations planning
Extensive experience in IT strategic
planning, organization design and development.
Experience in leading architecture teams in an agile context, operating and influencing effectively across the organization and within complex contexts.
Experience in business capability modelling and technical and solution architecture development.
Functional and Technical Skills
Definition of long-term business, data and IT architecture strategy and roadmap
Solution Architecture planning and designing
Definition of integration APIs and ecosystem strategy
Technology Innovation: scouting, screening and evaluation
Cost of ownership of technology, Application portfolio management
Estimation techniques for scaled agile
Web-scale cloud-native architectures including IaaS, PaaS and SaaS
Design of infrastructure strategy and roadmap
DevOps practices and automation tools
Artificial intelligence, Machine Learning and Big data technologies and architectures
Behaviours and Competencies
Trusted and respected as a thought leader and change agent who can influence and persuade business and IT leaders
Organizationally savvy, and understanding of the political climate of the enterprise and how to navigate obstacles and politics
Comfortable, experienced and accomplished at working with business executives, and able to push back in a professional and diplomatic way
Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills, with high-levels of creativity and a practical approach that is principle-driven
Ability to balance the long-term (“big picture”) and short-term implications of individual decisions and effective at driving short term actions that are consistent with long-term goals
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, able to distil complex technical concepts into simple terms, with strong persuasion skills to gain support for and establish principles, standards, and change
Excellent relationship building, teamwork, and collaboration skills that enables the provision of effective support and guidance across programs
Ability to quickly comprehend the functions and capabilities of new technologies, with natural intellectual curiosity and integrity
Vendor and technology neutral –driven primarily by long-term business outcomes rather than personal preferences
How to Apply
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