333 Solutions Architect jobs in Kenya

• Define and document architectural principles, standards, and best practices.
• Lead the design and architecture of new systems and the evolution of existing ones, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technical vision.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and platforms to achieve desired functionality and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide feedback to ensure design integrity and adherence to standards.
• Develop proofs of concept and prototypes to validate architectural approaches.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, and assess their potential application.
• Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Mentor and coach other members of the architecture and engineering teams.
• Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective.

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Solutions Architect to join our IT team. As a Solutions Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing comprehensive solutions that align with business objectives. The ideal candidate should have 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, a strong background in system architecture, and a proven ability to translate business requirements into scalable and efficient technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand and gather requirements, ensuring alignment with technical capabilities.
• Design end-to-end solutions that meet business needs, considering scalability, security, and performance.
• Create and maintain comprehensive system architecture documentation and diagrams.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies and tools to meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, infrastructure engineers, and project managers.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.
• Assess and mitigate technical risks associated with solution design and implementation.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions.
• Participate in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring technical alignment with business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of proven experience as a Solutions Architect.
• Strong understanding of system architecture principles and best practices.
• Proficiency in designing scalable and secure solutions for complex business problems.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with diverse technical teams and collaborating on cross-functional projects.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with a variety of programming languages and development methodologies.
• Ability to assess and recommend appropriate technologies based on project requirements.
• Proactive attitude towards learning and staying updated on industry trends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect).
• Previous experience in a lead or senior architect role.
• Exposure to DevOps practices and tools.
• Knowledge of enterprise-level application integration and API design.
• Contribution to open-source projects or a strong portfolio of previous work.

• Lead the design and architecture of complex software and IT solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical standards.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and platforms to meet project requirements.
• Develop detailed architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and best practices.
• Collaborate with development teams, product managers, and business analysts to ensure successful implementation of designed solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from inception to deployment.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and provide recommendations for optimal solution design.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks and dependencies.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation.
• Mentor junior architects and technical leads.
• Facilitate architecture review meetings and workshops.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture and design.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and architectural patterns.
• Strong understanding of data architecture, security principles, and performance tuning.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and present complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams in a remote setting.

• Design and architect complex, scalable, and highly available cloud solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical designs and implementation plans.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain architectural best practices, standards, and documentation.
• Conduct technical assessments of existing infrastructure and recommend optimization strategies.
• Define security requirements and implement robust security measures for cloud environments.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud services, tools, and technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure solutions align with business objectives.
• Lead Proof-of-Concept (POC) initiatives for new cloud technologies and solutions.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and software development, with a strong focus on cloud architecture.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud networking, compute, storage, databases, security, and serverless technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple complex projects in a remote setting.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert) are highly desirable.

• Lead the architectural design process for large-scale sustainable urban development projects.
• Develop innovative solutions that integrate green building principles, renewable energy systems, and smart city technologies.
• Conduct feasibility studies and site analyses, considering environmental impact and social equity.
• Prepare detailed architectural plans, renderings, and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Present design proposals and technical reports to clients, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
• Mentor junior architects and design staff.
• Stay updated on the latest advancements in sustainable architecture, urban planning, and construction technologies.
• Ensure designs comply with relevant building codes, zoning regulations, and environmental standards.
• Manage project timelines and budgets effectively in a remote collaboration setting.

• Master's degree in Architecture or Urban Planning with a specialization in Sustainability.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in architectural design and urban planning, with a strong portfolio showcasing sustainable projects.
• In-depth knowledge of LEED, BREEAM, or other green building certification systems.
• Proficiency in architectural design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, Lumion).
• Strong understanding of environmental science, landscape architecture, and civil engineering principles.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience in project management and client relationship management.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a distributed team.
• Demonstrated creativity and problem-solving abilities in complex design challenges.
• Knowledge of local building materials and construction practices in diverse climates.
• Passion for creating resilient and livable urban spaces.

Job Purpose

The Project Manager will oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of biometric technology projects, with a strong focus on Automated Biometric Identification Systems (ABIS) and Automated Fingerprint Identification Systems (AFIS). The role requires hands-on experience in managing large-scale biometric implementations, especially within Banking and National ID programs. The candidate will ensure end-to-end project lifecycle management, client engagement, risk management, and compliance with contractual, regulatory, and technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

· Define project scope, deliverables, and success metrics in line with business and contractual objectives.

· Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation.

· Lead project initiation/kick-off meetings, ensuring all stakeholders understand objectives and timelines.

Stakeholder & Client Management

· Act as the primary interface with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

· Conduct regular review meetings with banks, government agencies, and technology partners.

· Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure adherence to quality and compliance requirements.

Technical Oversight

· Oversee deployment and integration of ABIS/AFIS solutions with core banking, national ID registries, and other related platforms.

· Ensure biometric solutions meet performance benchmarks, interoperability standards, and data protection regulations.

· Collaborate with solution architects, engineers, and vendors to validate system design and deployment strategies.

Risk & Issue Management

· Identify and proactively mitigate risks related to technology, data security, and project timelines.

· Maintain risk registers, change control logs, and issue resolution frameworks.

Financial & Contract Management

· Track project budgets, invoices, and billing milestones.

· Prepare progress updates, executive dashboards, and financial forecasts for senior management.

Team Leadership & Coordination

· Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary project teams (developers, biometric engineers, QA testers, deployment specialists).

· Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and delivery excellence.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

· Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related discipline.

· PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent project management certification preferred.

Experience

· –10 years of project management experience, with minimum 3–5 years in biometric solutions (ABIS/AFIS, fingerprint, facial, or iris recognition).

· Direct involvement in at least one large-scale ABIS implementation for Banks or National ID projects.

· Proven ability to manage complex government or financial sector projects involving biometric technologies.

Skills & Competencies

· Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills with senior stakeholders.

· Proficiency in project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Trello, etc.).

· Knowledge of biometric modalities, matching algorithms, global standards, certifications, and system integration requirements.

· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

· Delivery of biometric projects on time, within scope, and budget.

· Client satisfaction scores and stakeholder engagement.

· Compliance with project governance, technical, and regulatory standards.

· Reduced post-deployment escalations and system downtime.

Role:   Solutions Architect

The successful jobholder will be expected to:

• Use appropriate tools, including logical models of components and interfaces, to contribute to the development of systems architectures in specific business or functional areas.
• Produce detailed component specifications and translates these into detailed designs for implementation using selected products.
• Provide advice on technical aspects of system development and integration (including requests for changes, deviations from specifications, etc.) and ensure that relevant technical strategies, policies, standards and practices are applied correctly. Provide input to the strategic direction of technology investments to assist in the development of the enterprise architecture to maximize the return on technology investment, participate in governance/stewardship of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), Microservices Architecture (MSA), Application Programming Interface (APIs) artifacts and definitions, including enterprise services, API management, data, business events/topics, contracts and associated publish/subscribe participants.
• Specify and design large or complex systems, select appropriate design standards, methods and tools, consistent with agreed enterprise and solution architectures and ensures they are applied effectively.
• Review others' and Vendor systems designs to ensure selection of appropriate technology, efficient use of resources, and integration of multiple systems and technology
• Evaluate and undertake impact analysis on major design options and assess and manage associated risks and ensure that the system design balances functional, service quality and systems management requirements.
• Contribute to selection policy for architecture components, weigh alternatives and identify the most effective solutions taking into account wider business context, explore a range of possibilities and creative alternatives to contribute to systems, process and business improvements and finally implement systems and processes that underpin high quality research and analysis.
• Monitor the market to gain knowledge and understanding of currently emerging technologies, identify new and emerging hardware and software technologies and products and potential value to the organization.
• Document policies, procedures and reference architectures on Intranet and communicate updates to appropriate staff. Provide best practice recommendations for project implementation and designing policies and procedures to support the recommendations.
• Attend code reviews to ensure that platform-specific standards and best practices are followed.

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Provide team support in project delivery; 

systems development, solution architecture Design, architecture reviews, architecture assessment, component development, ICT tools evaluation, vendor review, employs modeling as a framework;

mentorship guidance, manage team expectations, organize for one on one sessions and manage communication within the team with regard to timely project updates.

· Ensures that the solution architectures align with the roadmaps established by enterprise architecture, and that they adhere to the enterprise architecture principles.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

The successful jobholder will be required to possess the following qualifications: -

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, Statistics, Actuarial Science and/or related fields
• 2 - 3 years' professional experience in IT solution 

architecture, development of APIs on Enterprise service bus (ESB), Docker and Kubernetes experience is desirable
- Solid grasp of design patterns and principles, particularly Object-Oriented Design (OOD), Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Microservice Architecture (MSA) and Event-Driven Architecture (EDA).
- Excellent software development skills – Java, Spring framework, JBoss, Websphere Application Server, C#, Oracle databases, DevOps, SOA/ESB, Cloud based solutions (AWS, Azure or Google) Android, REST, XML/RPC, CORBA, Business process management (BPM), Active MQ, Kannel
- Experience on systems Core Banking Systems and integrations to Mobile money transfer, USSD/SMS, Omni Channel, Internet Banking, ERP, CRM and other systems in a financial services ecosystem a MUST.
- Familiarity with Unified Modeling Language (UML) and possesses knowledge of ancillary technologies in use at, such as Java, Eclipse, Oracle, or an ability to quickly learn any of these if needed.
- Possesses a strong customer service attitude, excellent communication skills, exhibits a passion for learning and continuous improvement. Takes responsibility for acquiring new skills and broadening knowledge
- Exhibits a commitment to the utilization of defined standards and processes with entrepreneurial flair with strong business acumen.
- High level of mathematical aptitude and strong problem-solving skills, logical, analytical and investigative mind, together with creative abilities, A wild duck  - out of the box thinker.
- Ability to handle complex information with accuracy and attention to detail.

• Assist in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Support the migration of on-premises applications and infrastructure to the cloud.
• Help configure and manage cloud services, including compute, storage, and networking.
• Learn and apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using tools like Terraform.
• Assist in setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.
• Participate in developing automation scripts for cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues under senior guidance.
• Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge base articles.
• Support cloud security best practices and implementations.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams in a remote setting.
• Learn about containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts.
• Understanding of networking principles (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) are advantageous.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt quickly to new technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, especially in a remote context.
• Proactive attitude and ability to work independently.