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Cloud Architect (Expert) - Gauteng - ISB2502778

About the job Cloud Architect (Expert) - Gauteng - ISB2502778

Our client requires the services of a Software Engineer (Expert) Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation

• Amazing brand with innovative technology
• Excellent teams in Global team collaboration
• High work-life balance with Flexible hours
• Agile working environment

POSITION: Until December 2026

EXPERIENCE: 8+ Years related working experience.

COMMENCEMENT: As soon as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

• Relevant IT Degree
• 7+ years experience in relevant programming language
• On premise virtualisation technology expertise
• Experience in testing (manual or automated testing)
• Web and digital project experience advantageous
• Agile working experience advantageous

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Proficient in core Java concepts, including object-oriented programming (OOP), multithreading, and exception handling.
• Strong understanding of Java fundamentals, such as collections, generics, and IO.
• Expertise in Java frameworks like Spring (Core, MVC, Boot, etc.) for building enterprise-level applications.
• Understanding of integration between different technologies
• Assisting with the business case
• Coordination between development and support environments
• Planning and monitoring
• Eliciting requirements
• Translating and simplifying requirements
• Requirements analysis, organisation, management, and communication

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

• Experience working in Agile development environments, understanding concepts like Scrum and Kanban.
• Understanding of project management principles and the ability to manage and deliver projects effectively.
• Ability to work effectively in a team, collaborating with other developers, testers, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to staying updated with the latest technologies and industry trends.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong testing skills, including unit testing, integration testing, and automated testing.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as JUnit or TestNG.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior developers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Proficient in using debugging tools and techniques.
• Architectural design of cloud-based solution spaces for mainframe applications
• Knowledge of Mainframe2Java Code conversion tools like Astadia, Heirloom, blueage would be an advantage.
• Ability to analyze` and optimize code for performance.
• Familiarity with profiling tools.
• Familiarity with Hibernate or other ORM frameworks for database interaction.
• Experience in building web applications using Java-based technologies like Servlets and JSP.
• Knowledge of modern web development tools and frameworks, such as Angular, React, or Vue.js.
• Design code conversion platform to migrate applications from Cobol or PL1 to Java
• Review architecture & system design and improve functionality.
• Understanding of mainframe legacy DB and programming solutions
• Collaborate with POC ext. Supplier
• Modify and adjust architectural guidelines, target design principles and solution spaces based on POC results (POC will be on Code Conversion tools)
• Structuring appropriated feature teams in context of a migration factory approach
• Review and present changes to Product Owners.
• Develop systems solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.
• Actively participate in troubleshooting, debugging, and updating current live systems.
• System integration to and from other endpoints.
• System testing/parallel runs
• System implementation
• System audits/quality assurance
• Experience in architecture principles, system integration, technical sizing, high availability aspects, integration best practices
• AWS Cloud
• Serverless development and support.
• Automation concepts for DevOps based on architectural reference solution spaces.
• Service orientation following decoupling and modularisation principles.
• Core understanding of and working experience with:
• Cloud Architectures and technologies of known hyperscalers (AWS, Azure)
• Streaming Services and technologies like KAFKA
• Pub/Sub principles and technologies
• DB2, IMS
• Java, COBOL, PL1, J2EE
• Lambda
• Openshift / Docker / Kubernetes

ROLE:

• A cloud architect to join the team to ramp up our mainframe services regarding the refactoring (conversion) from mainframe applications to Java based cloud applications.
• Doing a proof of concept with a small application to select an appropriate Code Conversion solution.
• Conduct with the feature team members, system analysis, design, development and testing for their assigned technical products or applications within the context of an agile/DevOps delivery model.
• Maintain and develop, deploy, and operate backend and frontend cross platform applications based on Java and Angular Frameworks.
• Implement robust automated test cases to ensure technical solutions meet expected outcomes and business objectives.
• Prepare and document standard operating procedures and protocols as well as required system documentation.
• Support operational excellence goals through strong operations knowledge.
• Resolve escalated support topics as part of tier-3 DevOps role to ensure the highest availability of critical applications.
• Plan and execute upgrade of existing applications, tools, and features.
• Create solutions and solve problems using a cloud-native toolchain, to ensure world-class uptime and business agility.

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