Solutions Architect, CX

Deka Minas

Cape Town, Western Cape
Temporary
Full-time

1 month ago

We are seeking an experienced Solution Architect with expertise in both Java and .Net technologies, along with a strong background in DevOps, Kubernetes, and AWS cloud solutions. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in re-architecting the customer experience (CX) for National Banking Branches, focusing on event-driven and domain-driven architectures. Experience with Spring, IoT, and Kafka is highly desirable, as the role involves identifying and mitigating risks, contributing to the codebase, and empowering engineers to grow and innovate. This position is based in Cape Town and involves redesigning branch systems to enhance efficiency and streamline customer interactions.Responsibilities:Solution Architecture:

Lead the re-architecture of the customer experience (CX) foe National Branch Level, leveraging event-driven and domain-driven architectures.
Design scalable and efficient digital banking solutions using Java, .Net, Spring, Kubernetes, and Kafka.

Risk Identification and Mitigation:

Identify potential risks in solution designs and implement mitigation strategies to ensure reliability and security.

Contribution to Codebase:

Contribute to the codebase by implementing high-impact solutions and upholding coding standards.

Team Empowerment:

Empower engineering teams by providing guidance, mentorship, and opportunities for growth.

Open Source Solutions:

Explore and implement open-source solutions, contributing to the community and leveraging existing tools and frameworks.

Cloud Standards:

Uphold standards for cloud solutions, particularly on AWS, ensuring compliance with security and performance requirements.

Proof of Concept (POC):

Conduct POCs with secure devices on MQTT servers on AWS, demonstrating feasibility and security of solutions.

Branch System Redesign:

Redesign branch systems to enhance efficiency, focusing on reducing interaction times and improving customer experience.
Explore technologies such as Bluetooth beacons for enhanced customer engagement (optional).

Requirements:

Strong expertise in Java and .Net development (ideally digital banking).
Experience with DevOps practices and tools.
Proficiency in Kubernetes for container orchestration.
Familiarity with Spring framework for building enterprise applications.
Knowledge of event-driven and domain-driven architectures.
Understanding of IoT concepts and their application in solution design.
Experience with Kafka for real-time data streaming.
Ability to identify and mitigate risks in solution designs.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the codebase and uphold coding standards.
Experience with cloud platforms, particularly AWS.
Previous experience in redesigning systems for efficiency and improved customer experience.
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

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