Technical architect

Qualifications and Experience: Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology and / or equivalent (NQF level and credits). And/ or must have 8-10 years ICT operations/ ICT development of technologysolutions of which 2-5 years in technology architecture and 5 years must be at managerial level. TOGAF 9 Certification will be an added advantage. Other special recruitments: The incumbent will be required to consultant and interact with Government Officials, standards generating bodies, accrediation and certification, hence the need to excellent interpersonal and business communications skills. Minimal travel. Please send your CV to maggie(at)resourceplus(dot)co(dot)za

We are currently looking for a motivated and driven Architect / Interior Designer to work on projects ranging from retail spaces to exhibition stands. We require a candidate that works efficiently, accurately and quickly. Good technical drawings and/or rendering skills are essential. Possibility of a half day position is available. Requirements: Diploma or B-Tech in Architecture Relevant experience in Interior architecture Relevant experience in Architectural drafting Excellent conceptual design and space planning Detailed design development - working drawings Work with large format graphics CAD Revit Microsoft suite Dynamic opportunity within a national company.

Solutions Architect (Senior Architect) Jhb 900K CTC per annum   Fastest growing Business Support Systems vendor seeks to employ a highly skilled senior architect to join their team.   ·         The successful individual will have a Bachelors degree or diploma in information technology, computer science, engineering(telecommunications) or business (with major in computing). ·         A minimum of 10 years software development and application implementation experience ·         Act as a visionary and strategist for solution from end to end ·         Expertise in identifying and translating system requirements into software design documentation ·         Senior design experience in database applications ·         Ability to identify and highlight technical risks ·          Highly developed analytical problem solving skills Responsibilities include: ·         Provides overall technical leadership for end to end BSS/OSS enterprise architecture solutions, incl integration with partner or third party components ·         Prime technical leader, defines components for design and development and identifies skills/resources required to develop ·         Provides leadership of the project technical teams through the design, build, test, and delivery processes. Coaches and mentors other architects to build on products and industry knowledge. ·         Manages a team of direct reports Additional attributes include, approachable, organized, accurate, persuasive, motivating and problem soving.   Should you wish to apply or seek further information regarding the position, please contact Karen on (during 9am and 12pm) alternatively email your cv to

Senior Specialist Solution Architect (Telecoms sector) – East London Salary: R per annum (neg) Type: One year contract Main Purpose • To interact with customers to gather technical requirements, architect customer networks and compile solution proposal documentation in the converged communication space as part of the Sales process. Job Objectives • Perform role of interface between customer, commercial and technical entities by translating between business requirements and technical specifications. • • Provide a solution focused consultancy service to clients e.g. blue chip companies, SMEs, local, provincial and national government. This will be in support of sales and presales colleagues, which will entail the analysing of complex customer requirements • • Provide high level assistance and support prior to solution implementation, during solution implementation and post solution implementation. • Build and maintain productive relationships with key clients, internal groups within the company, suppliers and partners. • Deliver presentations to customers on existing and emerging technologies as well as the benefits or impact of these on customers. • Identify opportunities within client environments for solutions or new product development. • Respond to business and wholesale customer queries as per request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) documents. • Conduct research on and keep abreast of ICT trends to identify new product opportunities. Utilise solution design experience and expertise to provide input into and create architecture for new product development. • Regularly meet with the internal parties; e.g. Products and Engineering teams; as well as external parties; e.g. suppliers and partners; in order to understand internal and external roadmaps, technology strategies and product strategies. • Review and assess all existing products and services or those being considered by Vodacom in terms of its applicability and impact on business customers. Job Specific Requirements Job Knowledge: • Knowledge of converged solutions design and development e.g. fixed mobile convergence, triple or quad play services and unified communications. • Cross Domain Technology Architecture knowledge coupled with implementation experience including a combination Job Related Skills: • Business acumen and ICT awareness. • Outstanding presentation and communication skills. • Excellent Interpersonal skills. • Negotiation skills. • Technical writing skills. • Research skills. Job Experience: • 5-10 Years relevant experience in IT or Engineering (essential). • Industry certification e.g. Cisco (CCNA/CCDA and above), CISSP or similar (preferred). • In-depth knowledge of various technology architecture domains and convergence (preferred). Education: • 3 year Degree in IT or Engineering related field (essential). Please forward your cv to:

ONLY SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS TO APPLY AND YOUR CV MUST BE IN MSWORD INTRODUCTION: Our client who is an international client focusing in the EPCM / EPC / Engineering industry requires the skills of DYNAMIC CRM ARCHITECT MAIN PURPOSE: · Technical team lead architecting topology and scalability of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM system · To take over day to day management and on-going design and implementation of Dynamics CRM group wide as well as put in place new requirements as needed by the business. · Direct line of reporting to Technical officer or Business Systems Manager · Leading of the Dynamics CRM Committee REQUIREMENTS: Minimum 5 to 10 years relevant experience ideally including all of the following · Minimum 4 years implementation and management of a Dynamics CRM · Understanding of SOA, SaaS, Business Intelligence, integration, etc. · Solid knowledge and experience on Microsoft technology landscape including various server products. · System Capacity Planning and Growth Management. · Software testing and training. · Database administration. · Licensing. · Configuration of External access as well as high availability QUALIFICATION: Education: Minimum matric, but preferably with tertiary Technical / IT qualifications. IT skills and certifications as below: REQUIRED: · Exam MB Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 Installation and Configuration (90% + Achieved) · Exam MB Extending Microsoft Dynamics CRM % + Achieved) · Exam MB Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Customization and Configuration (85% + Achieved) · Exam MB Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Applications (90% + Achieved) · IIS 6 / 7. · Windows Server (Navigate) · Performance Monitoring. · Client troubleshooting and Support on Browsers, Office and Windows versions. · HTML and Client Side Scripting (JavaScript, AJAX, DHTML, XSL, XSLT, XHTML). · Connection Monitoring and Troubleshooting. · Stage Deployments (Development, Test, UAT, Prod). · MOF, ITIL, MSF Frameworks and strong understanding of SDLC. Delivering Dynamics CRM Workflows and additional Configuration as well as Customisation

Leading IoT company in Cape Town are looking for a solutions architect/development manager to join their team. You’d need to be a strong individual with managerial and leadership skills to handle the dual responsibilities of the role. The designing and implementation of new software and platform infrastructure, coupled with an ability to assist in coding and software integration will be key. Furthermore an understanding of m2m / telemetry, management applications and broadband mobile infrastructure will be advantageous, but not an essential requirement. You’d need to have a keen interest as well as experience in developing and leading a software team to follow processes and procedures. You will require the following technical skills: ● In-depth knowledge of Linux, MySQL, Apache, JVM, Radius, Django framework ● In-depth knowledge and skills in applying best practices and design patterns in your field of expertise ● At least 5 yrs professional systems design experience in a Unix environment ● Strong experience with virtualized architecture system and management tools ● Shell, Java and python programming expertise ● Networking experience ● Strong troubleshooting skills ● Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people Your technology experience should include: ● Knowledge of databases and general database design ● Knowledge of API integration design and current trends ● Queueing technologies ● Experience in billing or large data systems will be advantageous ● Knowledge or experience in Scala or Erlang will be an advantage ● Knowledge of the Mobile network broadband data networks will be an advantage

Leading IoT company in Cape Town, focussed on M2M tech, are looking for a solutions architect/development manager to join their team. You’d need to be a strong individual with managerial and leadership skills to handle the dual responsibilities of the role. The designing and implementation of new software and platform infrastructure, coupled with an ability to assist in coding and software integration will be key. Furthermore an understanding of m2m / telemetry, management applications and broadband mobile infrastructure will be advantageous, but not an essential requirement. You’d need to have a keen interest as well as experience in developing and leading a software team to follow processes and procedures. You will require the following technical skills: ● In-depth knowledge of Linux, MySQL, Apache, JVM, Radius, Django framework ● In-depth knowledge and skills in applying best practices and design patterns in your field of expertise ● At least 5 yrs professional systems design experience in a Unix environment ● Strong experience with virtualized architecture system and management tools ● Shell, Java and python programming expertise ● Networking experience ● Strong troubleshooting skills ● Ability to communicate technical issues with non-technical people Your technology experience should include: ● Knowledge of databases and general database design ● Knowledge of API integration design and current trends ● Queueing technologies ● Experience in billing or large data systems will be advantageous ● Knowledge or experience in Scala or Erlang will be an advantage ● Knowledge of the Mobile network broadband data networks will be an advantage

We are currently looking for a Consultant – Pre-sales Solutions Architect to be based in Sunninghill. The person will be responsible for: Consulting with clients, designing technical solutions and producing proposals for acceptance by clients thereby generating revenue; the planning, designing and building of an IT infrastructure architecture, usually at an enterprise level to meet business requirements; IT infrastructure, which includes computer hardware, operating systems, utilities software, server hardware, storage and backup & the identification of new and emerging technologies and products to be used in solution design thereby providing industry leading solutions to clients. The minimum requirements for the role are: 3 years related experience in Networking, Microsoft Enterprise, Unix and Data Management, 1 years exposure to Solutions Design and Creating Proposals and a 3 Year Diploma in Information Technology and the required certification. Preferably the person will have 5 years’ experience in the above-mentioned areas and also has completed a Degree.

You will be leading the architectural design for one of their product teams and own the technical excellence of the products. You will develop and communicate the use of ‘best practice’ during product development and contribute towards the technical development of junior product developers. Their products are hosted on their Helium Platform and comprise of RESTful API's, web applications and cross-platform mobile applications that are written in JavaScript. The desktop/browser experience is developed in Helium's own easy-to-learn language. However, going forward they are looking to build out the product with Java. The team uses the following technology: Java 1.8, PostgreSQL 11, Git, JavaScript. Responsibility: You have: 11+ years' of development experience Strong SQL experience, i.e. strong data processing skills (statistical analysis experience will be beneficial) 4+ years’ experience in Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Proficiency in Linux operating systems You will get: Freedom to work remotely up to 3 days per week (each team decides their days and flexible hours) A MacBook Unlimited, free filter coffee or your preferred brand of tea or infusion Free parking (early birds get the under-cover parking) Discounted gym membership of gym next door A stunning view of the Stellenbosch mountains from Techno Park Access to multiple restaurants and excellent coffee shops within walking distance Salary: R70-93k Consultant Name: Hanlie Van Der Vyver

You will be leading the architectural design for one of their product teams and own the technical excellence of the products. You will develop and communicate the use of ‘best practice’ during product development and contribute towards the technical development of junior product developers. Their products are hosted on their Helium Platform and comprise of RESTful API’s, web applications and cross-platform mobile applications that are written in JavaScript. The desktop/browser experience is developed in Helium’s own easy-to-learn language. However, going forward they are looking to build out the product with Java. The team uses the following technology: Java 1.8, PostgreSQL 11, Git, JavaScript. Responsibility: 11+ years’ of development experience Strong SQL experience, i.e. strong data processing skills (statistical analysis experience will be beneficial) 4+ years’ experience in Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Proficiency in Linux operating systems Salary: R70 - 93k Consultant Name: Hanlie Van Der Vyver

Responsibilities: Identify, understand and plan for organizational and human impacts of planned systems, and ensure that new technical requirements are properly integrated with existing processes and skill sets. Guide and the review the source code development process with regards to alignment to the technical design. Monitor the systems performance and proactively finds ways to enhance efficiency and ensure stability Outputs: Create a detailed design, logical design, high level mapping (data, process) and code design Ensure that the technical design will integrate to required systems Assist in developing alternative solution proposals, and participate in the evaluation and selection process. Document the Decision Analysis, Resolution Report & Release Notes Assist Systems Architect in defining the test strategy to test performance on new infrastructure after it has been commissioned. Assist developers in understanding the architectural principles of the environment. Implement the Technical Specification using the relevant development language Consult with BA and Architect on technical issues encountered Document Database structure changes and rule changes Qualifications: B. Sc (Informatics or Mathematics) Essential Project Management qualification Beneficial) Minimum Required Experience: 5 years experience on software development in corporate environments Java Development Other: System integration experience UML Process Design experience Systems Architecture experience Spring Integration experience Relevant business experience or product/systems knowledge Knowledge: SDLC Project Management Systems Architecture ITIL processes CMMI Technologies - Programming Languages: C, Java, Java script, SQL, Flex, HTML, Magic, PSQL, Oracle. UML, BPM, Modeling. Data modeling techniques, UML Process Design, Usability design. Technical Skills: Process & Data Mapping Entity Diagram mapping  Project Management Business Writing Skills Presentation and Facilitation Skills Advanced Problem solving Analytical and systemic thinking Technical Architecture Please contact us to apply.

European agency with a wealth of big name clients are looking for 2.NET developers to join their newly established Cape Town team. You’d be working in conjunction with their team abroad on some very interesting CRM platforms etc. A pretty comprehensive description of the role can be seen below. As a.NET developer, you will be part of a team that is responsible for the elaboration of a CRM platform specifically developed for one of our banking customers. The platform is an important part of multiple direct banks in multiple countries. This platform consists of a marketing database communicating through different interfaces with the banking backend (through XML), campaign management tool (through SQL views), Business Objects (SQL Views), the call center application (XML) and the website of the bank (web services). You job will be an interesting mix of delivering technical & functional support (2nd & 3rd line), and improving and growing the platform in bi-monthly releases. You will be involved in the technical roadmap of the platform, and will frequently be in touch with the client to discuss & define functionality (functional analysis). You will be part of a team of developers abroad and work on our client within an international context. Complementary to this, you will be part of our web development team developing a broad range of web applications. Requirements  .NET, C# (with a focus on correct software design, OO principles, performance) nHibernate (or equivalent DAL) Profound knowledge of T-SQL & query optimization ASP.NET, MVC 3.0, LINQ, JQuery, Entity Framework 2 to 3 years development experience Personal Skills/Attributes You have a quick mind, take initiative without being told to do so, you take your responsibilities seriously and are an able communicator. You see the 2nd & 3rd line support not as a burden, but you make it your personal quest to provide the right solutions to clients. You are able to translate daily issues to solutions that improve the overall quality of the platform. You are capable of working in a team that is lead by a PM (scrum-master) and a software architect.

An Insurance firm based in JHB is looking for a Java Developer.   The responsibilities will include designing, coding, testing and debugging the modules in development, support and maintain the systems, design the system architect, produce the technical specifications, integrate the new systems with the previous systems and lead a small team on certain projects. You will need to be able to work in a team, able to take ownership, can work under pressure and take the initiative to complete things and work on the task at hand. BSc, 7+ years’ experience, have previous technical lead experience, knowledge of Java, J2EE, Spring, JBoss, Hibernate and Oracle databases will be needed for this position.   Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to or fax to . You can also contact Candice on . Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Responsibilities: Work closely with development/delivery/account managers to understand the customer stakeholder, strategy, objectives, problems & opportunities Develop current and to-be business capability maps and transition plans/roadmaps where applicable Understand the systems landscape Participate heavily in BRD reviews and ensure a high quality of incoming requirements Assist development/delivery/account managers to set project scope and approach Liaise with solution architect during initial project stages to conceptualise and shape solution and how it will work in context of the organization Work closely with product owners to ensure the business need is well understood by the project team and that solution aligns with business objectives Guide, coach and assist the BA’s during the project to ensure solution stays aligned with business needs Maintain the set of business architecture outputs for that country within the framework of the global business architecture Qualifications & Experience: Essential: BComm Informatics/BSc Computer Science or Informatics Minimum 5 years experience as a BA (business and system requirements) Beneficial: Togaf certified, CBAP Technologies, Knowledge and Experience: UML experience SQL experience BPMN experience Generate Functional Requirement Documentation Non-Functional Requirement Documentation Generate Business Requirement Specifications Technical/Systems Requirement Specifications Experience drawing a state diagrams Experience drawing a use cases diagrams Experience drawing a class diagrams Please contact us to apply.

Senior Architectural Technologist- Port Elizabeth Our client is seeking to hire a Senior Architectural Technologist to assist with a 4- 6 month project. Minimum Requirements • At least 7-10 years experience • Must be registered with SACAP as a Snr. Architectural Technologist • Must be willing to work out of town • Must have project management experience • Advanced Technical skills Duties • Selecting the best materials and processes for the project • Surveying sites and identifying location benefits • Carrying out feasibility studies and risk assessments • Assessing environmental impacts and identifying legal issues • Analysing architectural plans and drawings, highlighting any possible risks or problems and making amendments using computer-aided design applications (cad) • Specifying the appropriate technology and tools to be used in the project and advising where this requires deviation from the initial design plans • Liaising with the architect, surveyors and other construction professionals, sometimes managing the design project team • Preparing documents to help with getting planning permission and similar approvals • Visiting sites to check progress and inspect work. Salary - Competitive package offered to the successful candidate Please submit CV + Salary Requirements + Recent Picture to Noelle on recruiter@servicesolutions.co.za OR Marlene on sales@servicesolutions.co.za Salary: RNegotiable Consultant Name: Marlene Smith