Systems Architect - Amplify Health at Discovery Limited

The System Architect should translate the project needs and DARP into a Software Architectural Specification that is aligned to the technical strategy, integrates to other systems, and ensures optimal systems performance. Guides and the reviews the source code development process with regards to alignment to the technical design. Monitors the systems performance and proactively finds ways to enhance efficiency and ensure stability. Conduct reviews and contribute to the development of the Standards.

You will report to Head of Engineering, Technology.

How You Would Make a Difference

The successful candidate will be required to perform but not limited to the following key outputs in respect of the Platform Solutions portfolio:
Decision and Design Artefacts

• Create a high-level architectural design, logical design, high level mapping (data, process) and code design
• Ensure that the technical design will integrate to required systems, that the design is technically feasible and aligned to the business and technical strategy.
• Create Software Architecture Specification
• Assist in developing alternative solution proposals, and participate in the evaluation and selection process
• Document the Decision Analysis & Resolution Report
• Document and validate requirements that will be required to document the Release Notes and monitoring team's parameters
• Define the test strategy to Test performance on new infrastructure after it has been commissioned
• Advise the Development Manager (or relevant technology partner) of infrastructure requirements required to sustain/improve system performance
• Complete the technology support request form if needed

Review Report

• Review Business Requirement Documents and System Requirement Documents
• Prior to Go-Live, conduct informal reviews of source code and unit tests to evaluate efficiency, and adherence to standards
• Conduct peer reviews of Architectural Specifications for adherence to standards, optimised design, and architectural soundness

Problem/Incident Root Cause Analysis Report

• Participate in the investigation, diagnosis and solution development & testing related to logged incidents and Problems
• Document to relevant findings in a Report

SLA Compliance Report

• Define a monitoring strategy for the application (ensuring that the correct parameters are exposed for monitoring), review Service Definition
• Analyse monitoring results as obtained from Systems Monitoring Teams
• Assure the availability (scalability, availability & security) as per defined systems performance expectations
• Take proactive steps to ensure availability

Source Code

• Implement the Technical Specification using the relevant development language (Java, Magic)
• Produce source code by applying the technical standards, and referencing the systems' exposed sub-processes
• Update the reference documentation and update the scheduling tool with progress
• Document logic and comments inside code
• Document Database structure changes and rule changes
• Produce or update the configuration files

Guidelines, Standards and Coaching

• Participate in different internal forums and lead work streams to improve methodology, internal processes, standards, and guidelines
• Conduct training and informal coaching with own team
• Assist developers in understanding the architectural principles of the environment
• Manage weekly team meetings to discuss overall Architecture

Work Experience

What you need to be successful

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in software development in Java
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a team lead capacity
• Must have relevant business experience or product/systems knowledge
• Process knowledge of SDLC, Project Management, Systems architecture, ITIL processes, CMMI
• Technical knowledge of Spring (Boot, Batch, Data, Testing, Messaging, Event)
• Java 8 (preferred 11), Angular, HTML, UML, BPM, Modelling – essential
• Strong knowledge of Database (SAP HANA preferred), SQL skill and Hibernate.
• Strong knowledge of DevOps, Agile methodology and Solution Architecture
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD, maven/gradle building process
• Experiences working with containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong knowledge of enterprise integration technologies including messaging (JMS), events, webservices (REST, SOAP), streaming (Kafka)
• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Integration Patterns
• Knowledge of Workflow Engine (Camunda) and Rule Engine (Drools)
• Knowledge of Data modelling techniques, UML process design, Usability design
• Experience in open-source technologies (Atlassian Suite)
• MS Azure expose is advantageous

Education/certifications :Skills/Knowledge

• BSc Informatics/Computer Science or Mathematics
• Project Management qualification – beneficial
• Microsoft Azure certification – beneficial
• Great stakeholder management
• Technical Architecture
• Process and Data mapping
• Entity diagram mapping
• Project management
• Innovative/Creative thinking
• Logical and practical thinker
• Communication (Written, Verbal and Listening)
• Influential Leader
• Proactive in identifying risks and problems
• Facilitate IT workshops, planning and knowledge sessions
• Be able maintain composure during high pressure situations
• Understand how products translate into systems for use by clients
• Systematic Thinker