Senior Solutions Architect
Sanlam
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Bellville • 🇿🇦 South Africa
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Senior
Tech Stack
AWSAzureCloudDockerJavaKubernetesMicroservicesSpringSpring BootSpringBoot
About the role
- Design and implement effective, scalable, and secure technology solutions
- Define and document solution architectures for projects and BAU initiatives
- Ensure solutions adhere to enterprise architecture principles, security standards, and technology strategy
- Provide technical direction to development teams and ensure best practices
- Conduct code reviews and assist in resolving technical issues
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs
- Support architectural governance processes and compliance with regulatory and security requirements
- Analyze the IT environment to identify deficiencies and recommend improvements
Requirements
- 5+ years in software development with strong Java and Spring Boot expertise
- Experience designing and implementing microservices and RESTful APIs
- Exposure to cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure) and containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Strong understanding of architectural patterns and principles
- Experience in Claims, Underwriting, Reinsurance, Payments & Collections and product administration solutions will be advantageous
- Microsoft Dynamic 365 CRM; Azure (Certification is advantageous)
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
- TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification (advantageous)
- Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure) preferred
Benefits
- Comprehensive range of appropriate and competitive financial solutions
- Positive, energised working environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
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Hard skills
JavaSpring BootmicroservicesRESTful APIscloud-native technologiesDockerKubernetesCI/CDDevOpsarchitectural patterns
Soft skills
technical directioncollaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationdocumentation
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceTOGAFAWS certificationAzure certification