Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

Lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide cloud architecture on AWS, driving strategic transformation across SB Group. This role defines and maintains AWS reference architectures, ensures alignment with business goals, and guides solution teams in adopting scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions. The architect will act as a trusted advisor on AWS strategy, governance, and emerging technologies, enabling SB Group to modernize its technology landscape through cloud innovation.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required

Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native architecture patterns and solutions on the AWS platform to support SB Group’s enterprise-wide digital transformation.Define and maintain the AWS-specific reference architectures, ensuring alignment with SB Group’s enterprise architecture principles and business objectives.Drive the adoption of AWS services across business units, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency in cloud deployments.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AWS cloud capabilities into existing enterprise systems and processes.Evaluate and recommend AWS tools and services that enhance operational efficiency, resilience, and agility across the SB Group landscape.

Responsibilities

Act as the principal advisor on AWS cloud architecture for SB Group, guiding solution architects and delivery teams on best practices and trade-offs.Develop architecture position papers and strategic roadmaps specifically focused on AWS platform evolution, emerging cloud technologies, and their relevance to SB Group.Lead cloud governance initiatives, including tagging strategies, cost optimization, and compliance enforcement within the AWS environment.Establish and maintain AWS architecture patterns and reusable components to accelerate solution delivery and reduce technical debt.Represent SB Group in external AWS forums, partner engagements, and industry benchmarking exercises to ensure alignment with global cloud architecture trends.

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Articulating InformationChallenging IdeasChecking ThingsConvincing PeopleDeveloping StrategiesDirecting PeopleEmbracing ChangeManaging TasksProducing OutputProviding InsightsResolving ConflictUpholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

Benefits ManagementBusiness Analysis Environments and PerspectivesBusiness Process DesignBusiness Process ImprovementChange Control and Management (IT)Emerging Technology MonitoringFinancial AcumenFinancial and Accounting ControlInformation Technology ArchitectureManagerial BudgetingPlanning, Forecasting and BudgetingPolicy DevelopmentProgramme ManagementProject DefinitionProject ReportingQuality ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisScenario DevelopmentStakeholder ManagementStrategy Definition