Solutions Architect

Job Classification
Engineering Lead I (142102)
TA: Luthando Bower
Closing date: 11 February 2026

Job Family
Information Technology

Career Stream
Application Development

Leadership Pipeline
Manage Self: Professional

Job Purpose
The primary responsibility of this role is to design and implement effective solution architectures within the payments ecosystem, particularly for issuing and acquiring processes utilized by banks and fintech organizations. This position oversees the conceptualization and development of integrated, comprehensive technical solutions that enhance back-end systems, promote scalability, and facilitate secure and smooth transaction flows. Combining deep technical expertise with strategic insight, the role provides inspiring leadership that assists teams in embracing modern architectures, enhancing performance, and achieving long-term technological objectives. The incumbent advocates for innovation, fosters architectural consistency across various technologies, and guarantees that all solutions are appropriate, compliant, and aligned with business goals. Ultimately, this role serves as a trusted technology ally, connecting intricate business needs with forward-thinking solution design to bolster the organization’s payment capabilities and support its expansion in a fast-changing digital environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Design and architect solutions within the payments sector (banks and fintechs) with an emphasis on back-end systems associated with issuing and acquiring.
• Take a leading role in crafting payment solutions for issuing and acquiring while collaborating with implementation teams within the Card Payments division at Nedbank.
• Experience with orchestration and middleware, cloud technologies (Azure), payment systems (Postilion, CAMS, PowerCard, etc.), data integration, databases, ETL, security, and service exposure and consumption by other technology platforms, systems, and channels is essential.
• This role necessitates a comprehensive understanding of engineering and software delivery, as well as the integration and development of solutions for high-performance payment platforms, requiring collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
• A growth-oriented mindset and a willingness to learn are vital, as upskilling in a variety of new technologies will be necessary.
• The Card Payments team is undergoing a modernization initiative that demands designs that are efficient, scalable, and leverage modern technological solutions.
• Guide proposed solutions through pertinent governance forums and secure approval from relevant specialists (domain or technology).
• Collaborate and communicate effectively to gain buy-in from key stakeholders.
• Decompose solutions and assist in scheduling/sequencing tasks and identifying resource requirements.
• Elaborate on designs and contribute to both functional and non-functional requirements.
• Support software designers with detailed lower-level designs.
• Resolve issues related to technical delivery.
• Approach design with a comprehensive, robust, and sustainable perspective.
• Employ a product management mindset focused on long-term considerations.
• Remain updated on the technical landscape and how it interconnects.
• Recognize constraints and risks, making necessary trade-offs.
• Influence and negotiate with key stakeholders.
• Develop the end-to-end solution while considering people, technology, systems, and data.
• Aim to future-proof end-to-end solutions within the organization’s constraints as much as possible.
• Continuously build and enhance the technical assets impacted by the solution to ensure long-term viability.
• Contribute to the accomplishment of the business strategy, objectives, and values.
• Stay informed about advancements in the field of expertise.
• Ensure personal development and enhance effectiveness in fulfilling roles and responsibilities.
• Participate in initiatives that contribute to building the Nedbank Culture (e.g., staff surveys, etc.).
• Engage in and support corporate responsibility initiatives that align with business strategy.
• Seek opportunities to enhance business processes, models, and systems through agile thinking.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification
BSc (Computer Science), BCom (Information Systems). Professional Qualification Level 6 (Refer to new degree naming conventions)

Preferred Certifications
Togaf Certification, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library), or equivalent

Minimum Experience Level
At least 8 years of relevant experience, depending on aptitude

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• IT Architecture
• IT Concepts
• Systems Analysis and Design

Behavioural Competencies

• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Decision Making
• Collaborating
• Innovation
• Influencing
• Managing Work
• Continuous Learning

For inquiries, please reach out to the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566.