Architect

Weplace (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is looking for an Architect to design and implement end-to-end solutions for card management systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of design and development experience and strong understanding of cloud computing environments. The successful individual will also lead a team of developers and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' relevant design and development experience.
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks.
• Experience in cloud computing environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement solutions for card management systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements.
• Lead a team of developers and engineers.

Skills

End-to-end design experience

Knowledge of CI/CD practices

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Relevant qualification in Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Linux Server

SQL Server

Java

Job description

An industry leading Bank has an exciting opportunity available for an Architect to join their dynamic team.Reference : JHB

• LG-1Duties & ResponsibilitiesPurpose StatementDesign and implement end-to-end solutions for card management and transaction switching systems.Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define system requirements and business goals.Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with industry standards.Lead and mentor a team of developers and engineers.ExperienceAt least 5 years' relevant end-to-end design and development experience.Proven experience with enterprise architecture frameworks and business process modeling.Strong understanding of network architecture and security protocols.Experience in cloud computing environments, such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.Knowledge of continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI / CD) and DevOps practices.3-5 years' proven knowledge of and experience with Card Management Systems.Proficient with Amazon Web Services.Linux Server.Card Management / Transaction Switching Systems.SQL Server / Postgres / Oracle.C# / Java.Familiar with containerization technologies.A thorough understanding of PCI DSS and ISO
• .QualificationsMinimumGrade 12 National Certificate / Vocational.Ideal or PreferredA relevant qualification in Information Technology.KnowledgeMin : Must have detailed knowledge of : System architecture (technical design and implementation processes).

Systems analysis and design.UML or equivalent modeling language.Technical Test Plan Design.IT systems development processes.Application development.Standards and governance.Ideal : Detailed knowledge of : Banking systems.Agile development life cycle.Knowledge of UML.Solid understanding of : Bank's systems environment.Bank business model.Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA).

Object-Oriented Development environment (i.e. Java, Spring Framework, JBoss).

SkillsCommunications Skills.Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills.Analytical Skills.Problem Solving Skillsmercial Thinking Skills.Attention to Detail.