Digital Architect

Recruiter:

Cyberpro Consulting

Job Ref:

JHB003870/YM

Date posted:

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

700 Hourly

JOB SUMMARY:
CyberPro Consulting combines a Passion for Technology with a Genuine Interest in our customer's Business and Success. With almost two decades of experience in the IT and software development industry, CyberPro Consulting has a diverse client base, ranging from large-scale enterprises to SME businesses.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Digital Architect with the following skillset to join our team:

Background and experienceâ

Good understanding of Java 11+, Spring, Docker, Kubernetes and server applicationsâ
Knowledge of server application containers: Tomcat, Jetty, Jbossâ
Test driven and domain driven designâ
Authenticationâ

Must haveâ

Solid understanding of Object-Orientated Design & ability to properly apply general design patterns & paradigmsâ
Solid understanding of messaging protocols like SOAP & RESTâ
Solid understanding of version control & related concepts & techniques, particular Gitâ

Architecture

Leverage a solid & deep understanding of the organization's strategy to identify, design & deliver relevant, scalable, testable, re-usable technology solutions
Work in collaboration with delivery teams to independently analyze customer requirements & varying business capabilities & leverage analysis to identify & accurately spec/frame ‘the complex business problems we are aiming to solve’ with each solution design or solution evolution
Through the above processes, leverage emotional, social & business / commercial quotient to understand consumers and the broader range of stakeholders, their opinions & perspectives and reconcile these within the solution designs (negotiation skills and dealing with complex and divergent stakeholder opinions are a must)
Leverage expertise in analytical & creative problem solving to synthesize a solution design (build a solution from its components) beyond the analysis of the problem
Lead design thinking processes to successfully deliver solution blueprints & associated roadmaps
Create end to end solution blueprints & ensure these can be implemented across all phases of the initiative lifecycle (ideation through to product launch & commercialization)
Design & or contribute to the design & implementation of detailed feasibilities & business cases

Education and experience required

BScEng preferred
BSc ComSci or BIS can be considered as well given the current skills
BBA, MBA a bonus but not essential
Certification in one or more agile frameworks
Experience or training in Design Thinking and associated disciplines
Has read “Competing Against Luck”, “Zero to One”, “The Lean Startup” or similar works and can explain their application in a large organization
Min 5-10 years solution architecture experience (prefer 8 and more years)
Min 5-10 years hands-on technology and engineering experience (prefer 8 and more years)
Min 5-10 years team leadership experience (prefer 8 and more years)
Min 2-3 years in customer-facing experience disciplines (prefer 3 years)
Min 3-5 years in agile delivery disciples (prefer 5 years)
Ideally these should run concurrently so all skills are current
T-shaped expertise with a breadth of skill, understanding and experience across different areas of delivery, different banking functional/business domains as well as a depth of skill in technology and integration architecture
Proven track record in implementing complex architectures and solutions with deep hands on experience in complex technical implementations (engineering background)
Practical understanding and experience in Design Thinking, Jobs to be Done, Customer Journeys, Experience Design, CEM, etc.
Hands-on software engineering experience which should feature some of the following: Java, .Net, Scala, Spark, Spring, Integration (ESB/SOA/API/Microservices), Application Security, DDD, NoSQL
Agile Delivery Techniques: SCRUM, KANBAN, SAFE, LESS, DAD, “Spotify model”… better yet, individuals who can chose which of these is appropriate, Tailor them or even use waterfall where the task calls for it
Technology Management and Strategy including CTO modelling and analysis, application portfolio management and cost optimization

Please send your CV to Yonela (yonela ) or call for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
Please consider your application to be unsuccessful if you have not received feedback within 10-business days

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