Africa Cross-Border Payments Solutions Architect

Firstrand Bank Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Firstrand Bank Limited in Randburg, Gauteng seeks a Senior Solutions Architect specializing in Enterprise Integration to design and implement scalable integration across internal and external systems, ensuring smooth data flow and operational efficiency.

The role requires strong expertise in integration patterns, middleware technologies, and API design, with leadership to guide analysts, developers and admins through complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 4 years focused on enterprise integration.
• Proven experience with integration patterns, middleware technologies, and API design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust enterprise integration solutions using various middleware and EAI tools.
• Define integration strategies and patterns, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand integration requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Develop and maintain APIs and microservices for system-to-system communication.
• Oversee the implementation of integration projects, ensuring adherence to architectural standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues.
• Evaluate and recommend new integration technologies and methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to integration developers.
• Ensure data consistency and integrity across integrated systems.

Skills

Enterprise integration

Middleware technologies

API design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Job description

Senior Solutions Architect - Enterprise Integration

About the Role Our client, a leading provider of supply chain management solutions, is looking for a Senior Solutions Architect specializing in Enterprise Integration to join their team in Randburg, Gauteng . This role is pivotal in designing and implementing seamless integration strategies between various internal and external systems, ensuring data flow and operational efficiency. You will work closely with business analysts, developers, and system administrators to architect robust integration solutions that support complex business processes. This is an on-site position, based at our client's offices in Randburg , offering opportunities for direct collaboration and hands‑on problem‑solving. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in integration patterns, middleware technologies, and API design, with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex integration projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust enterprise integration solutions using various middleware and EAI tools.
• Define integration strategies and patterns, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand integration requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Develop and maintain APIs and microservices for system‑to‑system communication.
• Oversee the implementation of integration projects, ensuring adherence to architectural standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration issues.
• Evaluate and recommend new integration technologies and methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to integration developers.
• Ensure data consistency and integrity across integrated systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 4 years focused on enterprise integration.
• Proven experience with