Solutions Architect

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic solutions architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising complex technology solutions that support business objectives across various departments.

As a solutions architect, you will work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements, develop architecture blueprints, and ensure the technical feasibility and scalability of our solutions. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-performance and sustainable systems that align with the company’s vision for the future of mobility.

Requirements:

• Qualification in IT Business Analysis (Diploma / Degree / Certification) or relevant
• 8+ years’ experience in an architectural role
• On premise and virtualisation technology expertise in Ansible Automation
• Red Hat Certification
• Experience in testing (specially automated testing)
• Proficiency in Ansible core concepts, including playbooks, roles, modules, and inventory management
• Experience with Ansible Tower or AWX for managing and scaling Ansible automation
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Terraform, Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Understanding of IaC principles and tools, including Terraform or CloudFormation, to manage infrastructure through code
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and virtualization technologies (VMware, OpenStack) to automate cloud resource provisioning and management
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement scalable and robust automation architectures using Ansible, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and best practices
• Develop and execute automation strategies that enhance operational efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and improve service delivery across IT environments
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams on Ansible best practices, architecture, and implementation strategies
• Integrate Ansible with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate application deployment, testing, and infrastructure provisioning Business case development
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to gather requirements, understand workflows, and ensure automation solutions meet business needs User training
• Develop custom Ansible modules and plugins to extend the functionality of Ansible and meet specific automation requirements
• Monitor and optimize the performance of Ansible automation processes, identifying bottlenecks and implementing improvements

Reference Number for this position is GZ60213 which is a contract position based in Midrand OR Centurion and Semi- Remote offering a contract rate of R800 PH negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 03 Mar 13:20, Closing date 2 May