Solutions Architect (Contract) GautengHybrid ISB1300159

Our client is seeking a Solutions Architect (Chief Expert) to lead the design development and operations of transactional assets and static vehicle master data.

This role is a strategic leadership position within the MIDA initiative driving the architectural evolution and migration of legacy systems (IGDOM) to the Cloud Data Hub (CDH) on AWS.

12 related experience

Cloud-Native & Systems Integration Focus

Position Details:

• Contract Start Date:
• Contract End Date:
• Location: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office Rotation

The Mission: As a Chief Expert you will define the architectural vision for global vehicle master data applications (VDWH CDH and IGDOM).

You will be responsible for ensuring that the migration to the cloud maintains high levels of performance reliability and cost-efficiency while coaching engineering teams on modern design principles and cloud-native practices.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Degree in Computer Science Engineering Information Systems or equivalent proven experience.
• Experience: Typically 8 years in solution architecture systems integration and cloud-native design.
• Background: Strong experience in AWS services API/integration patterns data modelling and DevOps practices.

Essential Skills (Verified):

• Strong solution architecture experience across cloud and on-premise environments with proven ability todesign end-to-end architectures
• Deep knowledge of AWS cloud services and architecture best practices
• Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java Python or TypeScript for solution design and
• prototyping
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and patterns (e.g. Terraform AWS CDK Ansible)
• Understanding of data modelling and document databases preferably MongoDB
• Competence with integration patterns APIs and middleware technologies
• Familiarity with frontend technologies and frameworks to enable full-stack solution design
• Solid grasp of CI/CD DevOps practices and how they influence architecture and delivery
• Strong security-by-design knowledge including identity access management and secure communication
• Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills to translate business needs into technical Solutions

Advantageous Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Amazon Glue Athena or other cloud data services
• Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes)
• Exposure to Angular or other modern frontend frameworks
• Familiarity with monitoring observability and FINOPS concepts
• Prior work with integration touchpoint teams and enterprise integration platforms
• Knowledge of Agile/DevOps delivery models and working with cross-functional feature teams
• Experience producing technical documentation and solution runbooks
• Practical experience with AWS CDK and cloud-native patterns
• Background in systems engineering concepts and architecture frameworks (TOGAF Zachman)
• Experience with automation of infrastructure patching build and deployment pipelines

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and own end-to-end solution architectures that meet business requirements and align with the architectural roadmap
• Engage and collaborate with product and integration teams to define integration touchpoints and shared technical requirements
• Translate business and process requirements into functional and technical specifications and conceptual prototypes
• Evaluate alternative technologies and propose scalable secure maintainable solutions
• Produce clear high-quality technical documentation architecture diagrams and implementation guidance
• Coordinate and participate in test and deployment efforts to ensure delivered solutions meet technical and functional specifications
• Support development teams with architectural decisions patterns and best practices (including IaC CI/CD and observability)
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize requirements and organize delivery in an iterative value-driven manner
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex system issues across the stack
• Ensure architectural compliance with enterprise standards security controls and governance processes
• Mentor and coach engineering teams on design principles integration approaches and cloud-native practices
• Continuously review and improve solutions for performance cost-efficiency reliability and operability

Important Application Details Location & Relocation Applicants based outside of Gauteng must be willing to relocate. Please note that relocation to the province will be at the candidates own cost.

Eligibility & Legal

• Citizenship: South African citizens and residents are preferred.
• Work Permits: Candidates with valid work permits will be considered.
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