Our client is one of the leading financial institutes in Southern Africa, now in need of an experienced Solutions Architect to join their team in Johannesburg.

The Solutions Architect is required to proactively and holistically lead and support activities that guide the development and management of a portfolio of solutions. Solutions include projects, products, systems (including applications, technologies, processes and information), shared infrastructure services and shared application services.

You will define, develop, deliver and own the current state architecture and the architecture road-maps for a business cluster that will enable delivery of cluster business plans at acceptable cost and risk and systems are developed with an overall architectural framework which aligns systems designs with business objectives and principles.

Job Requirements:
Relevant IT Diploma / Degree
Architecture certification such as, TOGAF, ZACHMAN
Minimum of 3 years' experience leading architecture initiatives
Proven people management experience
Extensive experience in strategy and research
Very good broad understanding of a wide variety of technologies pertinent to the banking sector ie Java, Springboot, SQL, etc.
Modern software development methodologies (e.g. Java, Spring Framework, Hibernate, Service discovery, Containerization)
MS Azure Design expertise