Java Solution Architect - 6 Months Contract - Jhb

Rainmaker Acquisiton Cc; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Solutions Architect to join their dynamic team in Johannesburg. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in Java Microservices and REST API to deliver high-level solutions architecture designs. You will collaborate closely with delivery teams and business stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and understanding of project statuses. Your insights into emerging technologies will help enhance organizational capabilities, ultimately leading to greater opportunities with clients. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience with UML, TOGAF, or ArchiMate is essential.
• Strong knowledge of Java Microservices and REST API integration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with delivery teams on client initiatives.
• Maintain knowledge of industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Java Microservices

REST API

API Integration

WebMethods application integration

SOAP

Oracle PL/SQL

Oracle EBS

SOA

UML

TOGAF

ArchiMate

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Must have experience with UML, TOGAF, or ArchiMate.
2. Closely work with delivery teams and different practice teams to collaborate on various client initiatives.
3. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging technologies, and vendor solutions to evaluate and recommend new technologies that can enhance organizational capabilities, leading to increased opportunities with clients.
4. Support the creation of business proposals, including reviewing and responding to RFPs.
5. Establish and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders, fostering effective communication and understanding of project status.
6. Provide regular project status updates, progress reports, and executive summaries to project sponsors and leadership.
7. Manage teams across various shores.
8. Address customer queries and escalations, helping to resolve them alongside delivery owners at offshore locations.

Skills required to contribute:

1. Expertise in Java Microservices, REST API, API Integration, WebMethods application integration, SOAP, Oracle PL/SQL, Oracle EBS, SOA.
2. Deliver high-level and detailed Solutions Architecture designs.
3. Participate in reviewing business cases, functional requirement specifications (FRS), integrated business requirement specifications (BRS), and technical system specifications (TSS).
4. Provide technical direction for development, design, and systems integration from the definition phase through to implementation.