Specialist Solution Architect

Qualip Solutions; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa seeks a Mid-Senior level role focusing on engineering and information technology. The successful candidate will bring 8+ years of experience in architecture and engineering, demonstrating stakeholder engagement and strategic thinking skills. Responsibilities include overseeing complex system designs using Java, .Net, and Microservices. With preferred qualifications including an engineering degree and Agile certifications, this is a contract position well-suited for a proactive and experienced professional.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' experience in architecture, engineering & team leadership.
• Agile certifications & design thinking training preferred.
• Knowledge of modern architecture principles (DDD, API, SOA, NoSQL, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Designing & implementing complex systems (Java/.Net/Microservices).
• Deliver broader technology management and strategy.
• Engaging with stakeholders and developing strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Thinking

Agile Frameworks

Design Thinking

Education

BSc in Engineering

Computer Science

Information Systems

Job description

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Responsibilities

8+ years' experience in architecture, engineering & team leadership

Proven ability in designing & implementing complex systems (Java/.Net/Microservices)

Strong understanding of agile frameworks & design thinking

Experience across business domains and technology platforms

Excellent stakeholder engagement & strategic thinking skills

Qualifications

BSc in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

Agile certifications & design thinking training preferred

Knowledge of modern architecture principles (DDD, API, SOA, NoSQL, etc.)

Must-Have Skills

• Ideally these should run concurrently so all skills are current
• T-shaped expertise with a breadth of skill, understanding and experience across different areas of delivery, different banking functional/business domains as well as a depth of skill in technology and integration architecture
• Proven track record in implementing complex architectures and solutions with deep hands on experience in complex technical implementations (engineering backround).
• Practical understanding and experience in Design Thinking, Jobs to be Done, Customer Journeys, Experience Design, CEM, etc.
• Hands-on software engineering experience which should feature some of the following: Java, .Net, Scala, Spark, Spring, Integration (ESB/SOA/API/Microservices), Application Security, DDD, NoSQL
• Agile Delivery Techniques: SCRUM, KANBAN, SAFE, LESS, DAD, “Spotify model”… better yet, individuals who can chose which of these is appropriate, Tailor them or even use waterfall where the task calls for it.
• Technology Management and Strategy including TCO modelling and analysis, application portfolio management and cost optimization.
• Developing Expertise
• Taking Action
• Challenging Ideas
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Developing Strategies
• Examining Information

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

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