Job Description
Are you ready to unleash your creativity and expertise as a Solution Architect Extraordinaire? Join an award-winning, tier 1 lender in Kenya that is revolutionizing the financial services industry with innovative digital solutions. Embrace the opportunity to shape the future of banking and make a meaningful impact in East Africa’s SME sector.
A bit about the role: As a key player in our client’s dynamic team, you will embark on an exhilarating journey designing and delivering cutting-edge technology solutions for their digital bank. Working alongside cross-functional teams, you’ll be the visionary behind their architectural landscape, transforming business objectives into tangible blueprints. If you thrive on pushing boundaries, possess a deep understanding of banking processes, and are fueled by your passion for leadership, this role is tailor-made for you.
Requirements
Your daily adventures include:
- Engage in exciting collaboration with stakeholders, business analysts, and development teams to define solution requirements and align them with business objectives
- Craft end-to-end architectures that are in harmony with our client’s strategic goals and technology standards, showcasing your expertise and creativity
- Design and document captivating solution blueprints encompassing system integrations, data models, application interfaces and security considerations
- Embrace the opportunity to provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to architectural standards and best practices
- Embark on a thrilling quest to evaluate and recommend technology platforms, frameworks, and tools that align with our client’s digital strategy, promoting scalability, reliability, and security
- Undertake daring feasibility studies, risk assessments, and impact analyses to uncover potential challenges and propose ingenious mitigation strategies
- Collaborate harmoniously with external vendors, partners, and internal teams to drive the successful implementation of their groundbreaking solutions
- Stay at the forefront of emerging technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements, enabling you to provide strategic recommendations that maintain our client’s competitive edge
- Inspire and mentor junior architects and development teams, fostering an atmosphere of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning
- Create captivating Solution Architect Design Documents, utilizing their template for all new and existing solutions
What it takes to succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. A master’s degree is a plus
- Proven experience (minimum 8 years) as a Solution Architect, preferably within the banking or financial services industry
- Strong understanding of digital banking processes, core banking systems, payment gateways, and digital channels (web, mobile, API)
- Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks, such as TOGAF, and experience with architectural modeling tools
- Demonstrated expertise in designing scalable, high-performance, and secure solutions using cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Proficiency in programming languages and technologies (e.g., Java, .NET, RESTful APIs).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions
- Strong leadership capabilities and experience in leading cross-functional teams
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Experience working in an Agile/Scrum development environment
- Professional certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or TOGAF certification, are highly desirable Join our client’s diverse and inclusive team today to embark on a rewarding journey where you can thrive, make a positive impact, and have fun along the way. Apply now and unleash your potential!
