Solutions Architect

Department: IT Architecture and Urbanization Department

Reporting Manager: Head of Architecture / CTO

Supervision: N/A

Location: Agence Togo Digital (ATD)

Positions available: 3

Main Mission

The Solutions Architect will be responsible for:

Designing and defining the technical architectures of digital solutions; guaranteeing the consistency, performance, and security of information systems; translating business requirements into appropriate technical solutions; supporting development and integration teams in implementing architectures; ensuring system interoperability; participating in technological choices; ensuring compliance with standards and best practices; and contributing to the digital transformation and modernization of the information system.

In the execution of their duties, the Solutions Architect must produce the following deliverables:

• Architecture files (HLD, LLD)

• Application architecture diagrams, integration flows, and infrastructure diagrams

• Technical specifications (APIs, Data Models, Interfaces, etc.)

• Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) justifying the technical and architectural choices made or proposed during project implementation

• Review and compliance reports

Responsibilities

1. Solutions Architecture Design (Mandatory)

• Analyze the functional and technical requirements of projects.

• Define application and technical architectures (monolithic, microservices, APIs, etc.).

• Write architecture blueprints and documentation (diagrams, specifications, standards).

• Propose solutions tailored to performance, security, and scalability constraints.

2. Governance and Technical Standards (Mandatory)

• Define and enforce architecture and development standards.

• Guarantee the consistency of solutions within the overall IS (Information System) architecture.

• Ensure compliance with security and interoperability standards.

• Participate in architecture committees and technical validations.

3. Technical Team Support (Mandatory)

• Assist development teams in implementing solutions.

• Validate technical choices and detailed designs.

• Participate in code reviews and technical audits.

• Contribute to solving complex technical issues.

4. Integration and Interoperability (Mandatory)

• Design integration mechanisms between systems (APIs, ESB, messaging).

• Ensure consistency in data exchanges between applications.

• Define authentication and security strategies (SSO, OAuth2, etc.).

• Participate in the implementation of integration architectures.

5. Technological Watch and Innovation (Desirable)

• Maintain a continuous watch on emerging technologies and architectures.

• Propose technical improvements and innovations.

• Evaluate market solutions and tools.

• Contribute to the evolution of the information system.

Required Skills

• Solid command of application and system architectures (monolithic, microservices).

• Good knowledge of backend and frontend technologies.

• Proficiency in integration protocols (REST, SOAP, messaging).

• Knowledge of cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure, OVH, or equivalent).

• Strong understanding of security challenges (OAuth2, SSO, encryption).

• Experience with databases (SQL, NoSQL).

• Proven analysis, modeling, and design skills.

• Ability to simplify and explain complex technical concepts.

• Technical leadership and ability to work effectively in a team.

• Technical English (ability to read documentation).

Preferred Education and Experience

• Master’s degree (BAC+5) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Systems.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in software development or solutions architecture.

• Experience in complex or highly critical projects.

• Experience in an Agile / DevOps environment.

• Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF) is an asset.

• Experience in integration or digital transformation projects.