Enterprise Architect at SunCulture Kenya Ltd

About the role

• In the role of Enterprise Architect (Software), you will play a vital role in collaborating with business stakeholders, investors, and partner organizations to gain a deep understanding of their requirements and effectively translate them into robust technical solutions. Your expertise will be crucial in guiding the overall software architecture vision and roadmap, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic goals and objectives. This will involve evaluating and selecting suitable software technologies, platforms, and frameworks that best meet the unique needs of the business. You will also be responsible for designing and documenting end-to-end software solutions, encompassing integration points, data flows, and system interfaces. 
• Additionally, your role will involve providing valuable guidance and technical leadership to development teams throughout the implementation phase. As an Agile practitioner, you will act as a Scrum master during software meetings, setting priorities for the upcoming sprints and holding team members accountable for updates. 
• Furthermore, you will serve as a key contact for cross-country training and alignment during software rollouts in new markets and partnerships. You will have the opportunity to lead significant projects, including the implementation of a new global ERP system and the migration to the next generation of IoT in SunCulture.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, investors, grant providers, and partner organizations to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Give guidance to the overall software architecture vision and roadmap in alignment with business strategies and objectives.
• Evaluate and select appropriate software technologies, platforms, and frameworks to meet business needs.
• Design and document end-to-end software solutions, including integration points, data flows, and system interfaces.
• Provide guidance and technical leadership to development teams during the implementation phase.
• Master Agile day-to-day management. Act as a Scrum master during the global software meetings where you set the priority for the next 2-3 sprints and hold members accountable to updates
• Be the key contract for cross country training and alignment while we roll out software to new markets and partners.
• Lead several large projects with external vendors, this includes, but is not limited to roll out of a new global ERP system, migrating to the next generation of IoT in SunCulture, etc.
• Trial or develop solutions for new strategic projects in SunCulture. The Enterprise Architect leads the development, scoping and, MVP releases either through him/herself or through consultants.
• Provider structure and guidance to IT operations teams through training, a clear documentation framework and project support.

Does this sound like you?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information, Communication and Technology, or equivalent
• Have at least 1-2 years work experience in software development prior to moving to your current role. A total of 3-5 years work experience is expected for this role
• Strong knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in various software development methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, and DevOps.
• Experience with a wide range of software technologies and platforms, including SaaS, PaaS, ERP and customer technologies.
• Expertise in partnering with multiple organizations working towards a communal goal or digital product
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and holistically.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.