ROLE PROFILE
| Job Title | Solution Architect |
| Reports to | Lead Architect |
| Job Grade | L2 |
| Division | Architecture and Technology |
| Department | Technology |
| Location | Cape Town |
What you'll be doing
Design, develop and execute software systems and applications to address business needs
Define all aspects of software and app development, from coding standards to workflow and appropriate technology
Identify areas where processes and system architecture can be improved
Provide architectural blueprints and technical leadership to the IT team
Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform
Work closely with the product team to translate business ideas into technical solutions
Keep up to date with technology trends in the industry
Contribute towards creating documentation that enhances organisational understanding and keeps track of decision making
Do code reviews for selected complex stories
Do hands-on coding in PHP (Laravel, Lumen), Java, GoLang, or Python when the need arise
Do architectural reviews to ensure developers interpreted and followed your specifications correctly
What you'll need
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in development
Broad understanding of coding, programming languages and frameworks, especially PHP (Laravel, Lumen), Java, GoLang, or Python (advantages)
Experience working with Queuing Technologies, i.e. RabbitMQ, SQS,
Experience working with Caching Technology, i.e. Redis
Experience building and deploying Docker Technology, Kubernetes, etc.
AWS experience would be an advantage
Good understanding of Microservices and Web API integration
Extensive knowledge of the software development process and corresponding technologies
Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience designing and implementing software applications, both backend and frontend
Experience working on large-scale software projects, ecommerce platform building experience is a plus
Some knowledge of fintech would be advantageous
Ability to work in a team or independently
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