Solution Architect @ Andor Tech

Provide solution architecture development, consultancy and assurance to projects, making sure applications are well designed and conform to Shell standards and reference/segment architectures.

• The Solution Architect is accountable to the Project Manager for the architecture of a solution being developed and implemented until the successful deployment of the solution
• This includes: Being the point of call for all architecture aspects of an IT Project
• Being able to address and integrate the: Business Process, Data, Application, Technical and Information Security aspects of an IT Solution
• Ensure projects solution architecture is documented using the templates, System Architect tooling and conforms to standards
• Coach detailed designers and business analysts in projects during their design work
• Reviewing and accepting the detailed design of an IT solution
• Support Segment Architects and reviews through the Architecture Review Board as required
• Familiar with TOGAF
• 1, SAFe Agile Framework Certification : AWS Solution Architect Associate, Azure Architect Design (AZ 304)
• Hands-on experience on multitenant architecture framework design on AWS & Azure Knowledge on developing secure identity and access management patterns for consumers in AWS & Azure
• Knowledge on networking and developing secure Public , Private , Hybrid cloud connectivity patterns based on business demands
• Knowledge on "Secure by Design" patterns based on industry standard security best practices
• Good knowledge on build and deploy Kubernetes workloads
• Good understanding cloud service models and types of cloud computing
• Good understanding on infrastructure as code and SCM
• Take an active role in documenting, improving & maintaining the Reference Models in Systems Architect
• Lifting project deliverables to the Conceptual and Logical levels
• Follow IT Technology developments in the market and leverage this knowledge in architecting solutions in Shell. Ensure solutions are 'future-proof'
• Stay in touch with development of standards and standard services in IT at Shell. To ensure the latest service developments are taken into account.
• Pro-actively contribute to the development of the Architecture community and be an ambassador for Architecture. Interact with stakeholders on architecture issues and strategic improvements where such expertise is required.