Solutions Architect

GFT is a digital transformation pioneer that develops sustainable solutions based on new technologies including artificial intelligence and blockchain/DLT. GFT experts create and implement scalable software applications that make access to innovative business models safe and easy.

At GFT we have an open position for a Solution Architect. We are looking for an enthusiastic and dynamic person willing to start and grow in a multi-cultural, motivating and challenging environment.

Some of the technologies we are working with: Java 8+, Openshift, Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Spring WebFlux, Spring boot, Kafka, Rancher, .Net Core, Angular, React, Polymer, Oracle…

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Solution design and technology stack selection.
• Solution development and technical team supervision.
• Analyze and document the enterprise and technology environment.
• Software architecture design and guidance.
• Enterprise architecture and integration patterns.
• Data architecture, API design and implementation.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineer or related field.
• At least 5 years of working experience in one or multiple IT areas.
• Software development expertise.
• DevOps. CI/CD. Lean mindset.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a distributed team environment and set own work direction to achieve team goals.
• Solid understanding of methods/practices of systems integration and data management.
• Cloud basic knowledge.

It would nice to have:

• Experience with Financial Services sector, business analysis and banking functional knowledge.
• IT infrastructure and cloud development and cloud patterns knowledge
• Application and cloud infrastructure security knowledge and expertise.
• Good understanding of how to conduct technical solution assessments.
• Strong consulting techniques and negotiation and skills. Considered decision making skills.
• Appreciation of the challenges and complexity around the delivery of large, strategic, enterprise level solutions.

Soft skills:

• Understanding of link between technical specialities and customer requirements.
• Understanding of industry best practices and standards.
• Fluent communication skills.
• Keep abreast of market trends in technology.
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills/investigating skills on technical matters.
• Well organised.
• Ability to identify problems and suggest mitigating and contingency actions.
• Proactive.
• Good coaching skills.