FinTech Technical Architect: Microservices & Strategy (Hybrid)

iKhokha; Umhlanga Rocks; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/remote work options

Competitive remuneration

Study leave

On-demand learning

Barista on-site

Job summary

iKhokha is a fast-growing fintech in Africa empowering merchants across South Africa. Join us to architect technology powering millions of transactions and help shape the ecosystem of payments and digital services.

You will sit on our architecture board, drive technical strategy, design microservices, assess feasibility, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with PCI, POPIA and GDPR while delivering clear technical roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in computer science, IT or related field.
• Certification in cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is preferred.
• Agile methodology certification is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• You will sit on our architecture board, advising on best practice and new technologies.
• You’ll drive technical strategy and ensure delivery aligns with architectural standards.
• You’ll assess feasibility of backlog items and present findings to senior management.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

iKhokha is a fast-growing fintech in Africa empowering merchants across South Africa. Join us to architect technology powering millions of transactions and help shape the ecosystem of payments and digital services.

You will sit on our architecture board, drive technical strategy, design microservices, assess feasibility, mentor engineers, and ensure compliance with PCI, POPIA and GDPR while delivering clear technical roadmaps.