Job Description : Providesolutionarchitecturedevelopment,consultancy,andassurancetoprojects,makingsureapplications 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. Thisincludes: Being the point of call for all architecture aspects of an IT Project (in line with Project DeliveryFramework).Beingabletoaddressthe:BusinessProcess,Data,Application,TechnicalandInformationSecurityaspects of an IT Solution and to document that in an SAHLD (Solution Architecture High Level Design document). Develop this information or else receive this from other parties involved (Data Architects, Technology Architects, Business Analysts, Project Managers, Information Risk Management (IRM), IT Services and Operations, Enterprise Technology Service Operation Management etc.)Ensure projects solution architecture is documented using the templates, Bizz design/ArchiMate tooling and conforms to standards (incl IRM, Target Operating Environment (TOE), etc.) and utilizes the available reference modelsActively work to identify, communicate, mitigate, and resolve architecture issues and risks. In case solutions cannot be 100% compliant with standards proactively seek input from the relevant function in order to obtain step-outapprovalCoach detailed designers and business analysts (etc.) in projects during their designwork.Reviewing and accepting the detailed design of an IT solution and related testing plan. In case changesare required to existing solutions, seek functional (re)approval as needed and ensure solution architecture and other documentation is updated to reflect the changesSupport Segment Architects and reviews through the Architecture Review Board asrequired.Take an active role in documenting, improving & ever greening the Reference Models in Systemsarchitect, lifting projects deliverables to the Conceptual and Logical levels, working with the Business and other relevant Subject MatterExperts.Develop and maintain knowledge of thebusinessStay in touch with IT Technology developments in the market and leverage this knowledge inarchitecting 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 considered Maintain good relationships with relevant delivery / competence centerteams'
