Solutions Architect/Chief Expert

Imizizi

Reference: JHB001424-SN-1

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

  • Strong solution architecture experience across cloud and on-premise environments, with proven ability to design end-to-end architectures
  • Deep knowledge of AWS cloud services and architecture best practices
  • Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, or TypeScript for solution design and prototyping
  • Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and patterns (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK, Ansible)
  • Understanding of data modelling and document databases, preferably MongoDB
  • Competence with integration patterns, APIs, and middleware technologies
  • Familiarity with frontend technologies and frameworks to enable full-stack solution design
  • Solid grasp of CI/CD, DevOps practices and how they influence architecture and delivery
  • Strong security-by-design knowledge including identity, access management, and secure communication
  • Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills to translate business needs into technical solutions

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS

  • Hands-on experience with Amazon Glue, Athena or other cloud data services
  • Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Exposure to Angular or other modern frontend frameworks
  • Familiarity with monitoring, observability and FINOPS concepts
  • Prior work with integration touchpoint teams and enterprise integration platforms
  • Knowledge of Agile/DevOps delivery models and working with cross-functional feature teams
  • Experience producing technical documentation and solution runbooks
  • Practical experience with AWS CDK and cloud-native patterns
  • Background in systems engineering concepts and architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
  • Experience with automation of infrastructure patching, build and deployment pipelines

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design and own end-to-end solution architectures that meet business requirements and align with the architectural roadmap
  • Engage and collaborate with product and integration teams to define integration touchpoints and shared technical requirements
  • Translate business and process requirements into functional and technical specifications and conceptual prototypes
  • Evaluate alternative technologies and propose scalable, secure, maintainable solutions
  • Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation, architecture diagrams and implementation guidance
  • Coordinate and participate in test and deployment efforts to ensure delivered solutions meet technical and
  • functional specifications
  • Support development teams with architectural decisions, patterns, and best practices (including IaC, CI/CD and
  • observability)
  • Work with stakeholders to prioritize requirements and organize delivery in an iterative, value-driven manner
  • Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex system issues across the stack
  • Ensure architectural compliance with enterprise standards, security controls and governance processes
  • Mentor and coach engineering teams on design principles, integration approaches and cloud-native practices
  • Continuously review and improve solutions for performance, cost-efficiency, reliability and operability

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems or equivalent proven experience
  • Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in solution architecture, systems integration and cloud-native design
  • Strong background in designing architectures that include AWS services, API/integration patterns, data modelling and DevOps practices

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