Overview
Senior Solutions Architect – Financial Services & Banking Industry – Senior Manager | Gauteng
Posted today
Job Description : full-time
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver large-scale technology transformation programs in financial services, focusing on cloud, data-driven modernization, and architecture delivery.
- Collaborate with Strategy, Engineering, AI & Data, and Delivery Management teams to imagine, design and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.
- Define and tailor fit‑for‑purpose implementation approaches, combining Agile and traditional delivery practices.
- Lead cross‑functional teams of technical SMEs; establish architecture transformation strategies, roadmaps, and delivery backlogs.
- Manage budgets, forecasting and the financial aspects of solutions delivery; monitor delivery performance and drive continuous improvement.
- Engage with executives and stakeholders to ensure alignment between business goals and technical execution.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related technical / professional field.7-10 years of experience planning, architecting, and implementing complex financial services modernization initiatives.3-5 years in client-facing advisory, delivery and business development roles.Experience as Lead Solution Architect at an enterprise level; proven track record in technology, cloud and data-driven modernization.Technical Mastery
Extensive experience in complex solutions architecture and delivery using cloud / hybrid cloud architectures.Deep systems integration and orchestration for traditional batch and real-time patterns.Proficiency in Cloud Networking, Authentication & Authorization.Data architecture experience (Big Data, AI / GenAI, Analytics, ETL / ELT).Experience with Serverless and decoupled architectures; Security by Design; IaC deployments.Understanding of Cloud Native Services vs SaaS and third‑party services.Relevant training and certifications in industry / domain areas.Delivery & Leadership
Design and implement innovative propositions leveraging leading‑edge platforms and Fintech.Lead architectural transformation for clients, turning ideas into tangible solutions.Servant leadership to create delivery predictability in a complex environment.Define architecture transformation strategy, roadmaps, and delivery flight plans.Build and lead diverse teams of technical SMEs to achieve client outcomes.Plan, budget, forecast and control financial aspects of delivery; coach and mentor team members.Facilitate issue resolution, blockers, escalations; monitor performance and drive improvements.Executive Presence & Industry Expertise
Ability to engage executive business and technical stakeholders; strong communication.Grow and develop technical teams; client-delivery focus; problem solving.Location : Rosebank, Gauteng
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