SENIOR TECHNICAL ARCHITECT IN SOUTH AFRICA

Job Function: Software architecture and development at a complex level in accordance with specifications and agreed timescales. Key Responsibilities: · Communicate with business and the customer about requirements. · Assist in identifying the future requirements and growing the contract technically. · Identify system data, hardware and software components required to meet user needs. · Design, implement and maintain series of current and new systems. · Recommend changes on project design concepts & process to improve efficiency. · Develop design specifications, installation instructions and other system-related information. Implement and verify that the development teams fulfill requirements and streamline technical problems. · Implement and Verify stability, interoperability, portability, security and scalability of system architecture. · Implement and verify compatibility of system components. · Implement and verify compliance with established architecture, design patterns, policies, standards and best practices. · Implement and verify solutions focusing on reuse and industry standards. · Evaluate current or emerging technologies. NOTE: · Not required to implement Provide technical guidance and support development of systems. · Convey architectural solutions to all levels of professionals and leaders. · Guide system architecture, design, cross business area projects and development teams. Communicate with customers on RAIDs and other related issues · Act as team representative on technical issues to the customer. Critical Experiences and skills: Education Required: Comp Sci/Engineering degree Experience Required: 8+ years of Enterprise development/architecture experience Job Requirements: Essential Competencies: Expertise with application server technologies Expertise with various Frameworks OO Analysis, Design and Programming Techniques.Net, C# Java technologies. DBMS experience Industries: Telecommunications, Vehicle tracking, M2M Advantageous Competencies: PCI / Banking/ Online payment or security experience Additional Requirements: Analytical & problem solving skills Ability to take responsibility for complex long running tasks Deadline driven, able to work in highly pressurised environment Team leading Good communication skills Contact Tanya on 0219149392/3 or email tanya@sqpg.co.za