Solution Engineer

3 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Tower Group Full time

Role profile

Role title: Solution Engineer

Functions: Technology

Band: G Band

Sub-function: Risk & Compliance

Reports to:

Location: Kenya/South Africa

Role purpose: ( Brian to update/ Add)

· We are looking for a highly motivated, experienced, and enthusiastic individual for a Solution Engineer role. In this senior role, you will play a crucial part of: -

o Developing Business Applications and APIs

o Data and ETL workflows

o Developing Automation processes.

· Reporting to the Compliance Solution Art M-PESA Africa, the Solution Engineer is responsible for maintaining and creating solution capabilities in the Compliance ART.

· You will have the opportunity to learn and grow within a dynamic IT and Fintech environment while contributing to the efficiency and reliability of our systems.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership :

Main Responsibilities ( Brian to Review)

  • Develop and maintain server-side components using Java, NodeJS etc.
  • Design and implement data storage solutions, such as databases (RDBMS, NOSQL), to ensure scalability and performance.
  • Write and maintain Bash scripts for automating repetitive tasks and system administration.
  • Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
  • Implement automation technologies and tools for continuous integration (CI) and continuous deployment (CD) processes.
  • Design and implement monitoring and alerting systems for proactive issue identification and resolution.
  • Optimize the application for maximum speed and scalability.
  • Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logic.
  • Implement security and data protection measures.
  • Assess and prioritize feature requests and bug fixes.
  • Perform unit and integration testing before deployment.
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues.
  • Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends.
  • Utilize Linux operating systems for server setup, configuration, and maintenance.

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· Support Alignment

o Collaborating with Solution Architects to ensure discrete solutions created by ARTs (Agile Release Trains) and Suppliers fit into and support the larger capabilities of the overall solution.

o Collaborate with Operations to ensure systems adhere to availability SLAs (Service Level Agreements).

o Participate in backlog refinement and prioritisation sessions.

o Define enabler capabilities and NFRs.

o Participate in regular Art Sync sessions to ensure consistency in emerging designs and managing trade-offs across all ARTs and Shared Service teams.

o Participate in Pre- and Post-PI Planning to work with relevant stakeholders and define the architectural approach and high-level objectives for the upcoming PI planning.

o Participate in regular Solution Demo sessions to demonstrate new implemented approaches and assessing fitness for purpose.

o Collaborate with Release Management to assess releasability of elements of the solution in line with the Release Strategy

o Actively working with Agile Teams to ensure that emergent design choices minimize technology complexity and avoid unnecessary duplication of capabilities.

Core competencies, knowledge, and experience.

Must have technical / professional qualifications: ( Brian to Review)

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

 

Skills

· 5+ years technical experience

· Proven experience as a Backend Developer or similar role.

· Strong proficiency in backend development languages such as Node.js, Python, Java, etc.

· Experience with server-side frameworks such as Spring Boot, etc.

· Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL), including MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, etc.

· Knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience in building and consuming them.

· Understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.

· Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

· Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command-line tools.

· Proficiency in Java or Golang programming language.

· Experience writing and maintaining Bash scripts.

· Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform is a plus.

· Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

· Attention to detail and a passion for writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code

 

· Experience in bash scripting.

· Previous experience of AWS and/or Azure public and private cloud technologies (actual hands-on work will be required).

 

· Windows and Linux Operating Systems Administration skills (actual hands-on work will be required).

 

· Databases RDBMS & NoSQL (actual hands-on work will be required).

 

· System and monitoring experience.

· An understanding of system performance and hardware sizing.

 

· Experience in ETL technologies

· Experience of implementation projects.

 

· Experience of continuous delivery and release automation processes.

· Experience in analysing application demands to ensure correct sizing of infrastructure.

· Knowledge and interest in market leading Mobile Money technologies, suppliers, and innovations.

 

Personal Attributes ( Brian to Add)

· Domain experience in Financial Services and Financial technologies will be an added advantage.

· Strong business acumen and leadership mindset with the ability to communicate and influence others.

· Has demonstrable knowledge and experience in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.

 

 

Budget owned:

CAPEX : Approx. XXXXXXXXXXXXX

 

OPEX : Approx. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx

Key performance indicators:

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Direct reports:

 

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Dotted reports: XXXXXXXXXXXXx

 

 

 

 

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