Strategic Solutions Architect — Cloud, APIs & Integration

FirstRand Life Assurance Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Life Assurance Ltd in South Africa seeks a Solutions Architect to design, guide, and oversee integrated solutions that meet business needs while aligning with enterprise architecture.

You will define architecture strategy, standards, and roadmaps; lead complex applications, APIs, cloud solutions, and platform modernization; mentor developers and aligned teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Qualification in computer science, information systems, or related fields.
• 5+ years of Architecture experience.
• Advanced experience in software development specifically in Java, Spring Boot.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the software architecture strategy, standards, patterns, and roadmaps to support business objectives and long-term scalability.
• Lead architecture and design of complex applications, integrations, APIs, cloud solutions, and enterprise platforms.
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance to ensure solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, maintainable, and ROI-focused.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective architectural solutions.
• Establish governance frameworks, reference architectures, and technology standards across the enterprise.

Skills

Architecture

Java

Spring Boot

Cloud

Education

Qualification in computer science, information systems, or related fields

Job description

FirstRand Life Assurance Ltd in South Africa seeks a Solutions Architect to design, guide, and oversee integrated solutions that meet business needs while aligning with enterprise architecture.

You will define architecture strategy, standards, and roadmaps; lead complex applications, APIs, cloud solutions, and platform modernization; mentor developers and aligned teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-efficient outcomes.