Solutions Architect

Capitec Bank

Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Permanent
Full-time

12 days ago

Purpose StatementJoin Capitec's Journey:Capitec, the most innovative financial institution in South Africa, is seeking a Solutions Architect to steer the evolution of our banking systems. As a Solutions Architect, you'll ensure our technology is robust enough to support them, enhancing both efficiency and client happiness through your efforts. This role is integral to overseeing and enhancing our architecture, driving high-impact projects to success, and leading our technology teams towards delivering exceptional client value.At Capitec, You'll Find:
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.Join us in our mission to redefine the banking experience and be at the forefront of the technological revolution. Apply now to be Capitec's new Solutions Architect and make a real difference where it matters most.Role Purpose

To hold ownership of a specific product domain within Capitec's technological ecosystem and lead technical excellence by making pivotal decisions that influence its technical direction and integrity.
To ensure that both the specific domain and broader ecosystem remain scalable, efficient, and aligned with Capitec's strategic goals by harnessing best coding practices, methodologies, and technologies and emphasising event-driven and domain-driven designs.

Education (Minimum)

Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Knowledge and ExperienceExperience:

Documented experience (8+ years) as a Solutions Architect or a comparable role.
Mastery over coding and tech skills, especially in Java, C#, Node.js, AWS, Kafka, and similar technologies.
Hands-on experience with containerization tools like Kubernetes.
Comprehensive grasp of risk management within tech frameworks.
Practical engagement with open-source ecosystems.
Experience in AWS is ideal

Knowledge:Is able to apply expert knowledge and develop others understanding of the following:

IT systems development processes (SDLC)
Application development
Advanced programming concepts
Advanced algorithms and data structures
Design Patterns
Version Control
Testing practices
Database systems and query optimization (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
RESTful API design and integration.
Cloud computing platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Advanced Microservice and event driven architectures
Deployment using kubernetes and containerization
Responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
Browser compatibility issues and performance optimisation.
Front-end build tools and package managers

Skills

Analytical Skills
Communications Skills
Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
Leadership Skills
Planning, organising and coordination skills
Problem solving skills

Additional Information

Clear criminal and credit record

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