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Solution Design Architect

Job Description - Solution Design Architect

Description

ROLE PROFILE

 

Job TitleSolution Architect
Reports toLead Architect
Job GradeL2
DivisionArchitecture and Technology
DepartmentTechnology
LocationCape 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



Responsibilities

Skills and Competencies:

  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent leadership and people management skills.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency in _____________________________ software and technology platforms.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement.
  • Analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.

Working Conditions:

  • Primarily office-based with occasional travel required for meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
  • Fast-paced and dynamic work environment.


Qualifications

Qualifications:

  • Education: _____________________________. 
  • Experience: Minimum of _____________________________ years of experience in _____________________________, with at least _____________________________ years in a _____________________________ role focused on _____________________________ or _____________________________.
  • Proven track record of _____________________________.
  • Strong understanding of _____________________________.
  • Experience with _____________________________.


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