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Purpose Statement

About Capitec Bank:

Capitec Bank is a leading South African retail bank renowned for its client-oriented approach and innovative banking solutions. We are at the forefront of leveraging technology to enhance customer experience and efficiency. As part of our ongoing commitment to excellence, we are seeking a Solutions Architect to join our dynamic Virtual Branch team. This role is integral to overseeing and enhancing our architecture, driving high-impact projects to success, and leading our technology teams towards delivering exceptional client value.

 

Key Responsibilities

Architect and oversee the implementation of high-complexity solutions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and client needs. Provide technical leadership and guidance to a diverse team fostering an environment of innovation and collaboration. Lead high-profile projects, contributing to the strategic direction and technological advancement of the bank. Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture department, contributing to technology research, compliance, and delivery efforts. Champion DevOps practices, including automated testing, deployment pipelines, and observability, to enhance efficiency and reliability

 

Why Join Us?

Career Development: Capitec is committed to your professional growth, offering full support for certifications, access to Udemy, cloud training platforms, and dedicated time for learning. Innovative Culture: Be part of a team that values research, compliance, and delivery, driving the bank's technological direction. Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office, fostering both collaboration and work-life balance. Rewarding Projects: Work on the bank's highest-profile Salesforce projects, making a direct impact on our clients and the success of our teams. Experience

Junior Architect
Min:  

At least 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience within systems development   At least 1 – 2 years’ experience in systems architecture / design .NET environment  Event driven architecture  Domain driven architecture  Cloud experience (AWS preferred)  Strong Developer background 

 

 

Qualifications (Minimum) A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred) A relevant post graduate degree Knowledge

Must have detailed knowledge of:

System architecture (technical design and implementation processes) Systems analysis and design UML or equivalent modelling language Technical Test Plan Design IT systems development processes Application development Standards and governance

 

Ideal:

Detailed knowledge of: Banking systems Agile development life cycle

 

Knowledge of UML

 

Solid understanding of: Capitec Bank’s systems environment Capitec Bank business model Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA) Object Orientated Development environment (i.e. Java, Spring Framework, JBoss) 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 Project Management Skills (Methodolgy Specific) Conditions of Employment Clear criminal and credit record A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required Contactable via own mobile phone

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.