Solutions Architect

Are you an energetic, self-motivated individual with a passion for service in the banking industry? Capitec Bank is looking for a talented Solutions Architect to join their dynamic team in Sandton, Gauteng. This is a pivotal role where you’ll combine your technical expertise with strong business understanding to create innovative solutions.

About Capitec Bank

Capitec is a leading South African bank dedicated to making banking simplified, accessible, and affordable. We empower our clients to better manage their financial lives, enabling them to live better. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams who are proud to build a brand that earns client trust.

Why Choose Capitec?

At Capitec, we live by our CEO values: Client first, Energy, and Ownership. We offer a supportive environment with cohesive teams, continuous growth opportunities, and excellent employee benefits. We ensure every team member feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the chance to thrive. Join us on our mission to become the best bank in the world!

About the Solutions Architect Role

As a Solutions Architect, you will be a key player in designing and implementing complex business solutions. You’ll use your expertise to break down challenging problems, focusing on customer onboarding processes. This role requires a deep understanding of event-driven architectures and domain-driven design. You’ll be hands-on with code, leading technical discussions, and supporting multiple teams and portfolios with your versatile skills.

What We’re Looking For (Requirements)

We need someone with extensive experience in the following areas:

• Architecture Frameworks: Strong proficiency in various architectural methodologies.
• Cloud Architecture: Deep hands-on experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS, but also Azure and GCP.
• Microservices & API Design: Proven ability to design and integrate microservices-based architectures, including RESTful APIs, GraphQL, gRPC, service discovery, API gateways, and inter-service communication patterns.
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) & Tooling: Expertise in modern development methodologies like Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD.
• Security & Compliance: Working knowledge of security principles, authentication/authorization mechanisms (e.g., OAuth2, OpenID Connect, mTLS).
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD): Practical experience with DDD principles.
• Event-Driven Architecture: Strong experience with event-driven systems, including event sourcing, CQRS, publish-subscribe, and stream processing (Kafka).
• Integration Patterns: Familiarity with various integration patterns to connect systems effectively.

Key Skills You’ll Need

Beyond technical prowess, we value these soft skills:

• Excellent Presentation Skills
• Strong Interpersonal & Relationship Management Skills
• Commercial Thinking
• Exceptional Problem-Solving Abilities
• Proven Leadership Skills
• Strategic Thinking Capabilities

Important Conditions of Employment

Please note these requirements for the role:

• A clear credit and criminal record is essential.
• You must have your own reliable transport and a valid driver’s license.
• You need your own mobile phone.

How to Apply

If you’re interested in joining Capitec’s dynamic team and helping build the best bank in the world, please follow these two steps:

1. Complete a short assessment to get a feel for life at Capitec. Click here to start your assessment!
2. Once you’ve completed the assessment, finalize your application by clicking the “Apply now” button on the official career page (the link provided below).

Capitec is committed to diversity, and appointments will support our employment equity goals.