RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Plan, design and support infrastructure solutions with cloud managed service team help for solution implementation. This includes designing the cloud infrastructure and designing the security architecture e.g. data centres, AWS, Azure 
• Translate client/product requirements into solutions, and confident with an ability to handle pressure in critical situations by always ensuring that client requirements are met i.e. solution design, POC verification, and traditional IT cloud solution design for public cloud projects 
• Assist in project delivery from a perspective of architecture, designing and delivering capabilities to the existing environment from infrastructure through to systems and application 
• Provide various technical support and advice especially on OS level. 
• Support implementation of the cloud solutions for the various applications and help define operational procedures if needed for that application post go live, for the cloud operators 
• Support and lead bids, presentations and PoC 
• Ensure the efficient development of digital products in the portfolio 
• Build strong and collaborative relationships with product, and business partners among others to ensure deep understanding of various systems and integrations 
• Staying updated, researching, reviewing, and making recommendations on Software applications or innovations from a perspective of design, integration, and technical fit with other systems 
• Translates functional requirements into the architecture for that solution and describing it through architecture and design 
• Call out risks and issues appropriately and proactively to resolve blockers and ensure timely delivery of agreed business outcomes 
• Select, review, and efficiently handle external agencies and suppliers as required, including via blended internal/external delivery models 
• Collaborate with digital partners on digital products roadmap 
• To ensure Cybersecurity is a vital aspect considered in all stages of design 

REQUIRMENTS:

• Good bachelor’s degree, ideally in a relevant subject such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering and relevant Technology degrees 
• Strong Software/Application/Platform and Cybersecurity understanding 
• Familiar with the Java platform and the Spring Cloud framework, and have rich extensive project experience 
• Proficient in database and data model design, with experience in optimizing database SQL statements, and familiar with at least one database system, such as MySQL, Oracle, and PostgreSQL, etc 
• Have a strong acumen to fit portfolio/solutions to customer problems 
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive relationships across diverse groups, translating technical concepts for business audiences, and business concepts for technical audiences 
• Strong understanding of SDK, API and industry standards communication protocol. 
• Keen interest in emerging technologies to support and improve consumer experience at interview and application 
• Experience of B2B2C digital product development, including full product lifecycle, and development of multiple high-usage, high-profile digital products 

• Detailed practical understanding of digital development technologies and subject areas e.g. UX, business analysis, UI design, architecture, testing, technology infrastructure 
• Professional certifications in AWS and/or Azure Certified Solution Architect will be added advantage 
• Experience in Smart building design and technologies will be added advantage 
• Vertical exposure in Insurance will be added advantage 
• Strong reading, writing and presentation skills in English is important 
• Experience in Financial/Insurances industry is preferred 

SALARY:

• Highly negotiable 

JOB LOCATION: 

• Jhb

To apply kindly send your updated CV, recent payslip and supporting documents to info@jai.co.za