Solution Architect Job at Uniccon Group

Uniccon Group is the home of innovative and customizable tech products to meet your needs. We combine world-class expertise, experience, and modern tools to scale up your productivity. Valuing and collaborating for the best services have kept us ahead of the market. Individuals, SMEs, organisation, and government agencies achieve more with us.

Uniccon Group owns Africa’s leading hub for STEM research, training, and solutions (STEMFocus). Research is the bedrock of our innovative services in the marketplace, payment gateway, workflow optimization, financial intel, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, and e-learning products. We are futuristic and leading with METAVERSE and NFTs in Africa. The operations extend to Agro-commodities processing and export, fashion brands, and general contracting business. It oversees operations across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Americas, and other parts of the world. The products are innovative, and customizable to meet market needs. Unicorn Group is a key player in their respective industries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Solution Architect

Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time

Role Summary

• We are looking for a talented and experienced Solution Architect to join our dynamic team. As a Solution Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing innovative and effective solutions that align with our business objectives and meet the needs of our clients.

 Requirements

•  Collaborate with stakeholders, including business leaders, project managers, and development teams, to understand business requirements and define solution objectives.
• Design end-to-end technical solutions that encompass software applications, infrastructure, data integration, and security, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
•  Identify and mitigate technical risks by conducting thorough analysis and proposing effective risk mitigation strategies.
• Stay up-to-date with advancements in technology, industry standards, and best practices related to solution architecture and apply them to enhance our overall technical capabilities.
•  Develop architectural blueprints, diagrams, and documentation to effectively communicate the solution design to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
•  Conduct technology evaluations, identify suitable tools, frameworks, and platforms, and make recommendations based on industry best practices and emerging trends.
•  Collaborate with development teams to provide guidance and oversight throughout the software development life cycle, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices.
•  Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentor ship to team members, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or a similar role, with a strong track record of successfully delivering complex technology solutions.
•  In-depth knowledge of enterprise-level architecture principles, design patterns, and frameworks.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment and familiarity with Agile methodologies.
•  Proficiency in multiple technology domains, such as application development, cloud computing, data management, integration, and security.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business requirements into practical and scalable technical solutions.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Relevant certifications, such as TOGAF or AWS/Azure Solution Architect, are highly desirable.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their CV to: recruitment@uniccongroup.com using the Job Position as the subject of the email.