Job Description

Closing Date 2023/12/21
Reference Number MMH231214-4
Job Title Tech Lead | Solutions Architect
Position Type Permanent
Role Family Information Technology
Cluster Metropolitan Life
Remote Opportunity Some of the time
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Town / City Cape Town
Introduction

Metropolitan is one of the oldest financial services brands in South Africa. With a 125-year legacy of serving the communities in which it operates, Metropolitan represents true empowerment in serving Africa's people through affordable financial solutions that create financial growth and security.

Metropolitan operates in South Africa, but the brand is also present in 12 African countries including, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Lesotho, and Swaziland. Metropolitan provides financial wellness solutions that meet the needs of low-income clients, including funeral insurance, health, savings, hospital cash-back cover, retirement solutions and life insurance.

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Role Purpose

We are seeking a hands-on Technical Lead/Solutions Architect to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing all development projects, analysing briefs, scoping requirements, managing progress, identifying risks, and working with CloudOps and DevOps teams to develop release plans. Additionally, you will work with your team to ensure they are productive, unblocked, and coach and develop them. Your ultimate goal will be to design comprehensive solutions architecture to support the delivery of key business projects and meet strategic objectives.
Requirements

Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent

• TOGAF qualification

• Archimate qualification

• Domain Driven Design qualification

• UML qualification

• Software Engineering qualification

• AWS certification

Experience:

• 8-10 years' of relevant experience or exposure of IT solution delivery (essential)

• 5-10 years of experience in coding with Java (Springboot) and Javascripts for Node.js

• At least 5 years' relevant experience or exposure in software development

• Exposure to Agile Development environment, system development and implementation of large object orientated solutions (essential)

• Experience in the financial services industry with general knowledge of underlying IT architectures and technologies (essential)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of database management system software (SQL, no-SQL, ERDs, DB modelling, transactions, object-relational-mapping)

• Exposure to development environment software

• Knowledge of object or component oriented design/development software

• Knowledge of operating system software

• Knowledge of business process modelling and design

• Knowledge of web platform development software

• Exposure to Lean and Agile methodology tools

• Knowledge of design across multiple domains (UI design and technologies including web and mobile, business logic, service, database)

• Development and design knowledge in relevant languages and platforms used by the business area

• Exposure to unified modelling language (UML)

• Knowledge of DevOps philosophy and practices

• Exposure to documentation of solutions using notation and method most appropriate to consuming stakeholders

• Knowledge of application servers

• Knowledge of integration patterns and middleware

• Knowledge of Cloud (AWS experience preferable)

• A strong understanding of security technologies, including JSON Web Tokens (JWT) and Identity Providers (IDP). This knowledge will be critical in ensuring the protection of sensitive information, authenticating users, and maintaining the integrity of systems and applications

Skills:

• Communications skills

• Problem-solving skills

• Influence and persuading

• Analytical skills

• Planning and organising skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Critical thinking

• CloudOps DevOps skills

Duties & Responsibilities

Internal Process:

• Analyse business reqs for solution design that addresses key issues and aligns with enterprise architecture.

• Define and communicate business and solution architecture requirements to inform business cases.

• Ensure implementation reflects business requirements and has appropriate services.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and teams to deliver integrated solution design.

• Manage overall design and implementation of solutions based on strategic priorities.

• Adhere to architecture standards, best practices and solution integrity.

• Ensuring technical solutions are secure and adhere to industry regulations and standards.

• Providing technical support and troubleshooting as needed.

• Keeping up-to-date with the latest technological advancements and industry trends.

• Communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Responsibilities for development governance and security by design.

Client:

• Provide expert advice to clients and stakeholders.

• Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

• Deliver on service level agreements and make recommendations for improvement.

• Contribute to culture of exceptional client service.

People:

• Create positive work climate and culture.

• Demonstrate leadership and recruit suitable talent.

• Foster environment of continuous learning and growth.

• Enable information sharing and manage employee performance.

• Encourage innovation and collaboration within the team.

• Mentoring and coaching team members.

• Select and recruit suitably qualified talent in line with Employment Equity principles and Momentum Metropolitan values.

Finance:

• Contribute to budget development and cost-effectiveness.

• Identify opportunities to increase operational efficiency.

• Provide input into risk identification and communicate recommendations.

• Implement efficiency measures to deliver value to clients and shareholders.

• Contract and maintain supplier relationships as per procurement requirements.

Competencies

• Examining Information

• Exploring Possibilities

• Challenging Ideas

• Providing Insights

• Developing Strategies

• Making Decisions

• Generating Ideas

• Articulating Information

Policy

We are committed to Employment Equity, diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally. All appointments are made in alignment to our Employment Equity goals and we encourage people with disabilities to apply.

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