Johannesburg: Cloud Fintech Solutions Architect posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

Are you ready to shape the future of banking and financial services in Africa? A leading consulting services firm is looking for a visionary Senior Solutions Architect to join their Technology & Transformation team in Gauteng and lead large-scale, cutting-edge digital transformations.

About the Role:
As a Senior Solutions Architect, youll work at the forefront of financial services innovation, designing and implementing innovative propositions leveraging leading-edge platforms, architectural design patterns, and Fintech solutions. Youll collaborate with Strategy, Engineering, AI & Data, and Delivery teams to turn ambitious ideas into real-world solutions.

What Youll Do:

• Lead complex enterprise architecture and solution engineering initiatives for top financial services clients
• Drive cloud strategy, core banking modernisation, customer experience transformation, and enterprise integration
• Shape and deliver large-scale technology and data transformation programs
• Influence clients and lead high-performing technical teams to deliver exceptional outcomes
• Serve as a trusted advisor, translating business strategy into innovative, scalable solutions

Requirements

What You Bring:

• 710 years experience in planning, architecting, and implementing complex financial services modernisation initiatives
• 35 years experience in client-facing advisory, delivery, or business development roles
• Proven experience as a Lead Solution Architect at enterprise level
• Deep expertise in cloud, data, AI, serverless architecture, and security-by-design principles
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Why This Role:
Youll work alongside industry-leading experts in a dynamic consulting environment where innovation, collaboration, and inclusion are key. Access cutting-edge technology, world-class learning opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact on Africas financial services landscape.