Banking Application Architect: Cloud, Security & Scale

SupportFinity™; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Impronics Technologies in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to design scalable, secure banking applications and guide development teams through complex integration projects. You will set technical direction, ensure regulatory compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR where applicable), and collaborate with product and IT stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in software architecture with cloud, microservices, and API-driven architectures, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, SE, IT or related field.
• 7+ years in software development with senior/lead architecture experience.
• Proven enterprise architecture design for scalable, secure systems.
• Experience with cloud, microservices, and API-driven integrations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of banking applications aligned with business goals.
• Design integration strategies between core banking systems and digital channels.
• Provide technical direction on tools, technologies, and frameworks for new and existing apps.
• Evaluate and optimize applications for performance, security, and user experience.
• Establish architectural standards and governance across projects.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into solutions.
• Monitor performance post-deployment and identify optimization opportunities.
• Stay updated on fintech trends and evaluate new technologies.
• Create documentation and share knowledge with teams.
• Lead cross-functional teams through full application lifecycle.

Skills

Java

C#

Python

TOGAF / Zachman

API design & microservices

SQL & NoSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Impronics Technologies in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Lead Architect to design scalable, secure banking applications and guide development teams through complex integration projects. You will set technical direction, ensure regulatory compliance (PCI DSS, GDPR where applicable), and collaborate with product and IT stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in software architecture with cloud, microservices, and API-driven architectures, and a passion for