Senior Application Architect — Banking, Cloud & Security

Impronics Technologies; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Impronics Technologies is seeking a senior software architect to lead the design and governance of banking applications. You will steer cross‑functional teams, define integration strategies across core banking, fintech partners, and digital channels, and ensure alignment with regulatory and business requirements.

The role emphasizes data‑driven decisions, threat modeling, and scalable solutions, with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Advanced certifications in software architecture, cloud computing, or application development are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of robust, scalable, and secure banking applications, aligning with business goals and tech standards.
• Design and implement integration strategies between core banking systems and third‑party apps, mobile platforms, and digital channels.
• Provide technical direction to development teams on tools, technologies, and frameworks for new and existing applications.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing apps focusing on performance, scalability, security, and UX.
• Establish architectural standards, best practices, and guidelines for development teams.

Skills

Leadership

Architecture design

TOGAF

API design

Cloud thinking

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Advanced architecture certifications

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Job description

Impronics Technologies is seeking a senior software architect to lead the design and governance of banking applications. You will steer cross‑functional teams, define integration strategies across core banking, fintech partners, and digital channels, and ensure alignment with regulatory and business requirements.

The role emphasizes data‑driven decisions, threat modeling, and scalable solutions, with a focus on performance, security, and maintainability.