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Provide solution architecture support to projects where required ensuring that solution defined meets business needs, is aligned to functional and target architecture with any deviations approved.
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Analyze and propose plan to demise legacy systems.
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Ensure that any new technology products are taken through the technology design governance process.
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Mentor and coach less experienced members of staff and promotes an understanding of the value of architecture and of use of technologies and standards in their domain across IT.
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Informing and influencing technical decisions made at design authorities.
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Perform architecture impact assessments for the application to help size and shape ideas and initiatives.
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Define standards and patterns applicable to the domain.
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Understanding the business, operational and technical context of the specific platform ecosystem
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Be part of the vendor relationship, vendor selection.
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Demonstrate thought leadership on specific topics and promote knowledge sharing across the architecture community.
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Collaborate with other architects to ensure overall integrity of roadmaps.
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Understand industry best practice and engage with strategic partners to align capabilities and influence product roadmap.
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Ensure compliance with all relevant internal instructions Functional Instruction Manual (FIMs), Group Standard Manual (GSMs), circulars) and external regulatory requirements, including the management of operational risk and adherence to the group’s standards of ethical behaviour.
