Senior Solutions Architect - Financial Services

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Ibrido; ZAR 1.500.000 - 2.300.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Salary package + bonuses

Private medical insurance

Retirement fund

Generous leave

Hybrid role

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to design enterprise‑level technology solutions for financial clients. You will define the technical vision, architect scalable systems, and drive successful implementations across multiple platforms in a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in software development and architecture, deep financial services knowledge, and strong communication to engage with technical teams and business stakeholders.

Competenze

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with focus on financial services.
• Proven track record designing and implementing enterprise-scale solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of microservices, event-driven, and SOA architectures.
• Broad expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), databases, networking and security.
• Experience with modern development methodologies and tools (CI/CD, Agile).
• Strong understanding of financial industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, POPIA, Basel).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Mansioni

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise-level technology solutions for financial services clients.
• Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical designs and blueprints.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools to meet solution requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and implementation teams.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business challenges and propose effective technology strategies.
• Ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices, security standards, and compliance regulations.
• Develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) and prototypes to validate architectural approaches.
• Conduct technical reviews and assessments of existing systems.
• Contribute to the development of technical standards and reusable architectural patterns.
• Mentor junior architects and technical staff.

Conoscenze

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

SOA

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

CI/CD tooling

Agile

Stakeholder management

Security principles

Formazione

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

Strumenti

CI/CD tooling

Agile practices

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client, a leading technology solutions provider for the financial services industry, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solutions Architect to join their team in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga . This critical role involves designing innovative and robust technology solutions that meet the complex needs of our financial clients. You will be responsible for defining the technical vision, architecting enterprise-level systems, and ensuring the successful implementation of solutions across various platforms. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of financial services technology, broad expertise in software architecture, and excellent communication skills to engage with both technical teams and business stakeholders. This position offers the chance to shape cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic market.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise-level technology solutions for financial services clients.
• Translate complex business requirements into detailed technical designs and blueprints.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools to meet solution requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and implementation teams.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their business challenges and propose effective technology strategies.
• Ensure solutions adhere to industry best practices, security standards, and compliance regulations.
• Develop proof-of-concepts (POCs) and prototypes to validate architectural approaches.
• Conduct technical reviews and assessments of existing systems.
• Contribute to the development of technical standards and reusable architectural patterns.
• Mentor junior architects and technical staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development and architecture, with a significant focus on financial services.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex, enterprise-scale solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, event-driven, SOA).
• Broad understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), databases, networking, and security principles.
• Experience with modern development methodologies and tools (e.g., CI/CD, Agile).
• Strong understanding of financial industry regulations and compliance requirements (e.g., GDPR, POPIA, Basel).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary package, including significant performance bonuses and comprehensive benefits such as private medical insurance, a retirement fund, and generous leave.
• This hybrid role is based in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga , offering a blend of in-office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Employees benefit from extensive opportunities for professional development, including training programs, certifications, and exposure to leading-edge technologies within the financial sector.