Senior Cloud-Native Solutions Architect

Sanlam Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Solutions Architect to design and implement technology solutions aligning with business objectives. Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, expertise in Java and Spring Boot, and experience with cloud-native technologies like AWS. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in software development and a strong understanding of architectural principles. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in software development with strong Java and Spring Boot expertise.
• Experience designing and implementing microservices and RESTful APIs.
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns and principles.

Responsibilities

• Define and document solution architectures for projects.
• Provide technical direction to development teams.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and translate requirements into designs.
• Support architectural governance processes and ensure compliance.

Skills

Java

Spring Boot

Microservices architecture

Cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure)

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

CI/CD pipelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification

Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure)

Job description

A leading financial services company in Johannesburg seeks a Senior Solutions Architect to design and implement technology solutions aligning with business objectives. Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, expertise in Java and Spring Boot, and experience with cloud-native technologies like AWS. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in software development and a strong understanding of architectural principles. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse and inclusive workplace.