Solution Architect Lead

Positron SE; Durban; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Positron SE is seeking an experienced Solution Architect Lead to set technology vision and lead the full product development lifecycle for South African business systems in line with Global Architectural guidelines.

You will mentor the development team, oversee end-to-end development, and drive enterprise information systems initiatives to support operations and growth.

Qualifications

• Must have 10+ years IT experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a similar IT leadership position.
• Minimum 10 years Full Stack Development Experience (majority with C#).
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (C#, Java) and back-end/front-end frameworks.
• Extensive experience with MSSQL databases, web servers and application services.
• Extensive knowledge of RESTful APIs and web services.
• Proven coaching and mentoring ability for developers.
• Experience leading projects in logistics/supply chain environments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing systems.
• Lead end-to-end development, reviews, and publishing of changes in applications.
• Identify and integrate emerging information technologies within the company.
• Develop system documentation and keep it updated with version changes.
• Develop testing strategies covering technical and end-user levels.
• Assess new computing technologies for potential value.
• Oversee ongoing improvements and feasibility of system enhancements.
• Direct information and data integrity across business units.
• Implement IT objectives to match growth and objectives.
• Advise senior management on strategic system conversions and integrations.
• Interact with managers on operations affected by data capture and processing.
• Ensure security of information systems aligns with cyber security standards.
• Lead and manage application development and support resources.

Skills

C#

Java

RESTful APIs

Web services

PowerBI

Azure

Containerization

Leadership

Education

Degree in Computer Science or similar

Tools

MSSQL

PowerBI

Azure

Job description

Our client, a global logistics and shipping entity, seeks to employ a talented and experienced Solution Architect Lead.

This role will require you to:

• Provide technology vision and leadership in the entire product development lifecycle including the design, development and implementation and maintenance of all new and existing South African Business Systems in line with Global Architectural guidelines.
• To provide leadership and mentorship to the development team and ensure the team is productive.
• Assist in planning and implementing enterprise information systems and infrastructure to support the business operations and achieve more effective and cost beneficial enterprise-wide IT operations.

Duties:

• Overseeing the development, design, and implementation of new applications and changes to existing systems and software packages.
• Responsible for the end-to-end development, reviewing, and publishing all new changes in applications.
• Identify emerging information technologies to be assimilated, integrated, and introduced within the company.
• Develop system documentation and keep it updated with every version update.
• Develop testing strategies and system documentation ensuring to cover both technical and end user levels.
• Assess new computing technologies to determine potential value for the company.
• Oversee ongoing improvements and the feasibility of system enhancements.
• Direct the information and data integrity of the company and its business units.
• Implement the objectives of the information technology needs of the company to ensure the system capabilities are responsive to the needs of the company's growth and objectives.
• Advise senior management on strategic systems conversions and integrations in support of business goals and objectives.
• Interact with company managers on internal and external operations that are impacted by the capture, storage, processing and dissemination of information.
• Ensure that the security of the information systems is paramount in the development lifecycle in adherence to all corporate cyber security standards.
• Lead and manage the application development and support resources that fall within the information technology department.
• Required to perform any reasonable task as and when required by management.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 (Matric) or Equivalent
• Degree in Computer Science or Similar Qualifications
• Minimum of 10+ years general IT experience.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar IT leadership position.
• Minimum of 10 years Full Stack Development Experience (majority with C#)
• Have knowledge of multiple back-end languages (like C#, Java), back-end frameworks and front-end frameworks
• Have extensive knowledge and working experience of MSSQL databases, web servers and application services.
• Have extensive working knowledge of EDI frameworks, RESTful APIs, webservices and similar technologies.
• Have extensive knowledge of and experience in testing and debugging.
• Have experience with coaching and mentoring other developers.
• Experience overseeing and driving projects forward.
• Experience in the Logistics/Supply Chain environment will be an advantage.
• Experience in data warehousing would be an advantage.
• Experience in PowerBI would be an advantage.
• Be familiar with cloud platforms and containerization technologies in general with Azure working experience.