Senior Solutions Architect

We are looking for a Solutions Architect for a 12 month contract.

Understand and analyze business requirements and provide solution proposals based on a deep knowledge of current systems capabilities, as well as a broad knowledge of available industry-relevant solution components. 

Technical Skills 

 

• In depth working knowledge of Java language features 
• High standards for delivery  
• Solution Architecture 
• Structured and analytical problem solver 
• Process Mapping 
• Software testing pack design, functional testing 
• Clean code thinking 
• Coaching and mentor to junior teammates  
• Understanding of JIRA and Agile principles  

Education and Experience

Required: 

• Matric  
• Informatics Degree or Diploma advantageous  

Experience:  

• 10+ yearsâ?? experience developing Java applications and at least 2 of those in a solution/system architect role

Knowledge:  

• Extensive experience working with Java 
• Solid understanding of Object Orientated programming fundamentals  
• Needs to have a high-level understanding of the common frameworks in the Java technology stack 
• Extensive knowledge of design patterns and the ability to recognize and apply them  
• Spring 
• Hibernate 
• Junit 
• SOA 
• Microservices 
• Docker 
• Data Modelling 
• UML 
• SQL 
• SoapUI (SOAP) / REST client (JSON) 
• Architectural Styles 
• Kafka  
• Zookeeper 
• Zuul 
• Eureka 
• Obsidian 
• Elasticsearch 
• Kibana 
• FluentD 

Personal Attributes and Skills

 

• Customer Service Orientation
• Leadership teamwork
• Negotiation skills
• Time Management
• Logistical Analysis
• Professional Communication (written, verbal/presenting and listening)
• Creativeness
• Innovation
• Stakeholder Management
• Tenacity
• Risk Management
• Conflict Resolution