Senior Solution Architect
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The candidate will work closely with the architecture team and Heads of Development to create solutions that drive the business capability. Additionally will collaborate with both business and technology teams to ensure our technology continually evolves leveraging industry developments. The role will also ensure that all designs are architected to the highest standards.
Architect Complex Systems:Design end-to-end software architectures for gaming integrations wallet and payment services player account management and real-time betting engines.
Ensure Regulatory Compliance through design:Collaborate with compliance teams to ensure all solutions meet jurisdictional requirements (e.g. UKGC PCI-DSS GDPR).
Cross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with product managers developers QA and DevOps to align technical solutions with business goals and user needs.
Collaborate with the Enterprise Architecture team to enhance the enterprise architecture vision strategy and roadmaps from a business technology and data perspective including as is to be and transitional states.
Lead and influence the delivery of cross-cutting capabilities that enable change
Technology Strategy:Evaluate and recommend technologies frameworks and cloud services that support scalability security and innovation.
Understand Ranks ecosystem and interdependencies including reference architectures
Guide teams to make appropriate business technology and data decisions by recommending reuse sustainability and scalability to achieve value for money and reduce risk
Security & Integrity:Implement robust security measures to protect player data financial transactions and game integrity.
Performance Optimization:Drive performance tuning and reliability improvements across high-traffic systems.
Mentorship & Governance:Establish architectural standards and mentor engineering teams to ensure consistent implementation and technical excellence.
Carry out horizon scanning across industry identifying emerging trends and their potential impact and opportunity for the organisation
Participates in and can lead meetings with stakeholders.
Provide advice leadership and mentoring for teams defining standards and practices for Enterprise Architecture.
Qualifications :
Experience of common Enterprise Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF Zachman etc
TOGAF and Archimate certification
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or related field.
7 years of experience in software development with 3 years in a solution architecture role.
Experience in the gambling fintech or other regulated industries.
Strong proficiency in backend technologies (e.g. ) and cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP) particularly in relation to Service Orientated Architecture.
Deep understanding of distributed systems microservices and event-driven architectures.
Familiarity with secure coding practices encryption and fraud prevention techniques.
Experience with real-time transaction systems and high-availability architectures.
Familiarity with containerization (Docker Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
Understanding of data analytics player behavior modeling and responsible gambling features.
Ability to articulate and present different points-of-views on various technologies and architecture patterns.
Solution focussed with the imagination to identify innovative approaches to critical problems.
Good interpersonal skills with the ability to guide direct motivate and support staff either directly or indirectly.
Consultancy skills including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders at senior levels.
Self-starting and self-motivated with a positive can-do attitude.
Strong proficiency in backend technologies (e.g. ) and cloud platforms (AWS Azure GCP). Deep understanding of distributed systems microservices and event-driven architectures. Familiarity with secure coding practices encryption and fraud prevention techniques. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with real-time transaction systems and high-availability architectures. Knowledge of gaming protocols RNG systems and player lifecycle management. Familiarity with containerization (Docker Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines. Understanding of data analytics player behavior modeling and responsible gambling features.
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Additional Information :
Join us to unlock benefits and opportunities that will boost your career journey in a vibrant inclusive and fulfilling work environment so you can #BeYourself
is important... From hybrid working and colleague support networks to menopause support and weekly PepTalks were here for you.
Well also invest in your growth by providing development opportunities leadership training and cutting-edge industry certifications so you have the tools and resources to help you work win and grow with us.
Immerse yourself in new cultures and gain international exposure through our global business. Collaborate with colleagues from around the globe.
From pensions to bonus schemes and private medical insurance to life insurance weve got you covered.
*Our benefits vary by brand and/or location. Please have a chat with your local Talent Acquisition specialist to find out whats in place in your location.
The Rank Group are committed to being an inclusive employer ensuring that we better understand and meet the needs and requirements of our candidates and customers.
We aim to do this by facilitating fair and equal access to our services. If you require a reasonable adjustment to be made please reach out to let us know ahead of your interview.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
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About Company
Who are Rank Group? We're better known for our brands, Mecca Bingo and Grosvenor Casinos. With around 140 retail locations, we're one of the biggest gaming companies across the UK. Our ambition is to become a £1 billion revenue international gaming company by 2023. Our focuses are t ... View more
