Senior Solutions Architect (ITC-41)

SUMMARY:
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services organisation seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design and integration of enterprise-grade systems. This senior role is ideal for an experienced professional with a deep understanding of cloud architecture, software development, security, and data strategy.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise, solution, and application architectures.
• Lead end-to-end system design including APIs, microservices, and integration layers.
• Architect hybrid and multi-cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Guide development teams in applying secure, scalable, and efficient design practices.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, governance, and documentation.
• Collaborate across technical and business teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Technical Expertise

• Cloud Platforms: Strong knowledge of AWS (EC2, Lambda, CloudFormation), Azure (Functions, ARM templates), or GCP.
• Software Development: Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript; experience with frameworks like Spring Boot, .NET Core, Node.js.
• Integration & Architecture: Deep expertise in microservices, APIs, enterprise integration patterns, and system interoperability.
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform/Ansible, CI/CD pipelines.
• Security & Compliance: Experience designing secure systems, including IAM, encryption, network security; understanding of compliance standards (POPIA, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Data & Analytics: Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, data lakes, ETL processes, and analytics tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or cloud architecture.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Ability to engage and influence a variety of stakeholders at all levels.