Architect: Card Processing Channels Jobs at Capitec Bank

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

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Purpose Statement

Responsible for producing a comprehensive technical specification that includes non-functional requirements
Assist the BA to ensure that the functional design offers a technical viable solution and address the business requirements
Design test plans and provide guidelines to facilitate performance and stress testing.
To fulfill the role of a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and senior advisor on all matters relating to solutions architecture.
To conceptualize, design and articulate solutions designs in relation to specific business value/problems.
To forge a link between the existing enterprise architecture and a particular initiative, and guarantee the solution designed meets the company’s architecture standards and architectural vision.

Experience

Min:

6 – 8 years’ experience in software development, including a minimum of:
- 4+ years software design
- 4+ years proven working experience in software engineering and development (Cobol, Java, . Net, Python and/ JavaScript)
- Proven experience in systems architecture / design
- Financial services experience

Ideal:

4+ years proven experience as a Solutions Architect

Qualifications (Minimum)

A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology – Computer Science or Information Systems
Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

A relevant post graduate degree in Information Technology

Knowledge

Min:
Detailed knowledge and understanding of:

System architecture principles and applications (IT technologies and software architecture)
System analysis and design
Agile systems development processes (CI/CD standards and agile delivery methods)
Software development (typed and scripting coding languages)
Service- orientated architecture (SOA) and designing and delivering scalable and reliable solutions
Policy, standards, and best practices
Financial services systems environment

Ideal:
Understanding of:

Banking business model
Business Process Modelling
Business Analysis
Cloud architectures
Big data modelling
Best practices of Quality Assurance (QA)
DevOps development, culture and principles
Various development technologies (Preferably: Cobol, Java, Net, JavaScript and Python ecosystems)

Skills

Communications Skills
Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
Negotiation skills
Influencing Skills
Facilitation Skills
Presentation Skills
Analytical Skills
Problem solving skills
Commercial Thinking Skills
Attention to Detail
Planning, organising and coordination skills

Conditions of Employment

Clear criminal and credit record
Willingness to work or be available overtime and / or weekends frequently

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