Application Architect

Date: 14 Feb 2025

Location:

Bellville, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

What will you do?

As an Application Architect you will be responsible for the technical leadership of developers and development of applications in the team. You will be responsible for the full SDLC of the application including development, maintenance, improvement and performance tuning of the applications.

What will make you successful in this role?

Support the full stack development of projects from concept, technical design through deployment emphasizing scalable and maintainable code.
Full stack development – optimize existing back-end and front-end systems for performance and scalability.
Optimize application performance for handling high volume of data.
SQL queries optimization and performance tuning
Construct robust and scalable back-end services and APIs using efficient data handling and seamless integration with front-end components.
Familiarity with cloud platforms
Research and evaluate new technologies, frameworks and tools to determine their suitability for the project or organization.
Ensure that solutions adhere to security standards and best practices, addressing data protection, access controls and regulatory requirements.
Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

Qualification

Matric
IT diploma or Computer Science degree
TOGAF Enterprise Architecture

Experience

Minimum of 8 years’ experience as full stack developer and application architect.
Experience in deploying and managing applications in the cloud environment (AWS, Azure)
Experience in SOAP UI, RESTful APIs, GIT, XSD, XML, XL Release, XL Deploy and JIRA.

Knowledge and Skills

Ability to design scalable, resilient and high-performing architecture solutions that meet business requirements.
Conceptualize potential solutions against business need.
Knowledge and application of the system development life cycle methodology.
Improve the speed, efficiency, scalability, and overall performance characteristics of a system or application.
Agile methodology
C#, .Net Framework, ASP.NET, Windows Services, MS SQL Server, SISS, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Angular, React and Strong in object-oriented programming.
API design, a solid understanding of the integration layer concept and API gateways, data formats and protocols, authentication and authorisation, system analysis and design.

Personal Attributes

Manages complexity - Contributing through others

Plans and aligns - Contributing through others

Action orientated - Contributing dependently

Collaborates - Contributing independently

Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently

Nimble learning - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Closing date is 28 February 2025.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.