We are looking for an experienced Technical Architect with expertise in .Net Core and related frameworks and cloud technologies, with a strong background in the banking, and/ or insurance sector, to join our team. The role involves designing, implementing, and overseeing complex solutions, collaborating with business stakeholders, providing guidance to cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with industry best practices.
The ideal candidate will be hands-on, utilizing cutting-edge technologies to optimize services and ensure seamless data integration across systems. A deep understanding of Product and Platform Engineering, API management, middleware technologies, and BFSI systems compliance is essential for success in this role.
Work Location:
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Hybrid, 2-4 days from client or ST21 office
Requirements:
- Technical Skills:
- Expertise & hands-on with software architecture and development in .NET frameworks /specifications, .Net Core, Entity Framework, and related frameworks
- Deep understanding of coding best practices and modern architectural patterns, including microservices and event/ message-driven architectures
- Experience in developing applications using either Azure or AWS services, and cloud platform leveraged for CloudOps
- Knowledge of DevOps practices, Security Concepts, CI/CD pipelines
- Deep knowledge of database management systems – SQL, NOSQL
- Security and Compliance:
- Understanding of data security protocols, encryption, and compliance standards such as GDPR, PCI DSS, and ISO 27001
- Ability to implement secure, compliant integration solutions that adhere to regulatory guidelines
- Banking and Insurance Domain Knowledge:
- Understanding of banking applications such as core banking systems, payments, digital banking platforms, and financial compliance systems
- Experience in integrating banking systems, payment gateways, card services, regulatory compliance systems, and other banking-related platforms
- Experience with insurance industry software applications
- Soft Skills:
- Stakeholder management skills to handle multiple engagements/ projects simultaneously, and able to prioritize to ensure timely delivery in a fast-paced environment
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders and senior management
- Excellent communication skills to be able to facilitate communication between business units and technical teams to ensure alignment on project goals
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Delivery Support:
- Experience with SDLC methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall to support project management activities, including planning, execution, and monitoring of projects
- Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) to ensure solutions meet business needs
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and architecture of scalable, high-performance systems, with a focus on cloud-native solutions
- Collaborate with different stakeholders to gather, analyze, solution, and implement business requirements, ensuring alignment with technical objectives
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to best practices
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels, including development, product management, and project management, to ensure the delivery of high-quality solutions
- Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for the project, including cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) to ensure they align with business and technical goals
- Oversee system integration, ensuring seamless communication across multiple services, platforms, and third-party systems, including cloud services and APIs
- Optimize system performance, scalability, and security, addressing any potential bottlenecks or inefficiencies, particularly in cloud-based deployments
- Conduct code reviews and ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to architectural standards for both on-prem and cloud environments
- Ensure compliance with industry regulations, security policies, and internal governance requirements, including cloud security best practices
- Drive innovation by exploring and implementing emerging technologies and services to enhance system capabilities and improve development processes
SmarTek21 stands at the forefront of innovation, leveraging Generative AI to power advanced data ecosystems and industry-leading conversational interfaces that transform customer interactions. Established in 2006, we seamlessly blend human acumen with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to tackle the most complex challenges in digital integration and data governance.
