Lead Solution Architect - Rosebank Towers at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Description

• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business needs and align technology solutions with strategic objectives.
• Spearhead the design and delivery of scalable, secure, and high-performing payment solutions.
• Lead the evolution of card issuing platforms to ensure they meet the demands of a digital marketplace.
• Engage in hands-on design and development with a focus on API design, system component design, and overall solution architecture.
• Assess and introduce new technologies and methodologies to improve product offerings and architecture practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, and external partners, to ensure successful solution implementation.
• Drive the creation and maintenance of architectural documents, ensuring solutions are effectively communicated to delivery and execution teams.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, promoting best practices in software architecture.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and regulatory requirements impacting the card domain and payment industry.

Preferred Skills:

• Extensive experience in delivering mission-critical, commercial, scalable products, particularly within the payment or card domain.
• Expertise in API design, security, microservices architecture, and modern software design practices.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, and familiarity with Spring Framework, Spring Boot, and JPA/Hibernate.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to evaluate and integrate emerging technologies effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills, with a proven track record of influencing cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of work experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or 8 years with an Advanced Degree.
• Prior experience as an architect or lead developer is essential, with a preference for those who have worked within the fintech or payment services industry.
• Certifications or demonstrable experience in relevant technologies and architectural methodologies.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology