Solutions Architect (Mobile Telecomms) (CH1006)

Our client, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect with experience in the telecommunications industry to join our dynamic Mobile Telecommunications product team. The Solutions Architect will play a key role in designing and delivering innovative solutions that meet the complex needs of our clients.

Role Purpose

• Responsible for a producing a comprehensive technical specification that offers a technical viable solution and address the business requirements
• Design test plans and provide guidelines to facilitate performance and stress testing
• Continuous business and industry research to guide the critical evaluation of architectural and design patterns & principles.

Education

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology (Minimum)
• A relevant post graduate degree (Ideal or Preferred)

Experience:

• At least 3 5 years relevant experience within systems development and systems architecture/design
• Middleware and integrations experience
• Telecommunications experience
• Expertise in cloud computing, network design, and software development

Knowledge:

Must have detailed knowledge of:

• System architecture (technical design and implementation processes)

• Systems analysis and design
• UML or equivalent modelling language
• Technical Test Plan Design
• IT systems development processes
• Application development
• Standards and governance
• MVNO, RICA, Visioning, number portability, device management and airtime lending

Ideal:

• Agile development life cycle

• Knowledge of UML
• Solid understanding of the Banks systems environment
• The Banks business model
• Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA)
• Object Orientated Development environment (i.e., Java, Spring Framework, JBoss)

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Influencing Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Project Management Skills (Methodology Specific)

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record
• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
• Contactable via own mobile phone

Company Culture

• A culture that thrives on innovation, execution, and the continuous pursuit of excellence. A commitment to your growth with support for professional development and learning.

• An ethos of diversity and inclusion, where every role is key in shaping the future of banking.

General:

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from us after 30 days you may consider your application unsuccessful
• Our client is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.
• Please include your current salary and salary expectations.