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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