FirstRand

Solutions Architect

Johannesburg Full time

Job Description

To design, recommend, and oversee the implementation of integrated solutions that address business needs and resolve operational challenges across the bank.
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture by managing change processes and establishing solution frameworks that support scalable, sustainable delivery.

Hello Future Solutions Architect

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talent team at FNB Connect and Service Provider, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change. 

Are you someone who can:

  • Drive business profitability in the context of cost management through Information technology solutions
  • Increase operational efficiency and suggest solutions to enhance cost effectiveness
  • Develop and implement differentiated service models for client segments.
  • Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by providing input to business requirements

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

  • Have a degree in computer science, information systems, or related fields
  • Have 3+ years of experience in systems analysis
  • Have a strong business acumen to understand of business strategy and align technology solutions with business goals
  • Have proven experience designing and building microservices-based architectures, including independently deployable services integrated via RESTful APIs, event-driven patterns, or messaging frameworks
  • Have hands-on experience with containerisation and orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for building and managing scalable, cloud-native applications.
  • Have knowledge of secure architecture practices
  • Are experienced in implementing zero-trust principles and secure service-to-service communication in microservices environments
  • Are familiar with fraud detection, transaction monitoring, and risk controls in fintech or digital wallet environments
  • Understand data governance, auditability, traceability, and observability requirements in regulated industries
  • Can embed security-by-design and privacy-by-design principles into solution architecture

You will have access to:

  • Opportunities to network and collaborate
  • Challenging Working
  • Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are:

  • Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
  • Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

12/03/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.