Software / Solutions Architect

DVT is a leading global custom software development and data engineering company, and we're seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect to join our innovative team! At DVT, you'll have the opportunity to shape the technological future of our clients, collaborating with top industry professionals and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive impactful solutions. We are committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth, offering comprehensive training programs and sponsoring technical events like DevConf and GDG.
As a Solutions Architect at DVT, you will play a pivotal role in bringing IT operations in-house for our clients, guiding them through critical transformations in API management, payment systems, data architecture, and security. 
You'll work with:

• API management and integration across various platforms, ensuring secure and efficient communication.
• End-to-end payment systems, from transaction processing to reconciliation, adhering to industry standards like PCI-DSS.
• Data management strategies, including the design and implementation of data lakes and integration with third-party applications.
• Security and compliance frameworks to protect sensitive data and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
• System integration, modernizing legacy systems and aligning them with contemporary enterprise architecture.

At DVT, your expertise will drive our clients' success, and your growth and development will be our top priority. Join us in an environment where innovation thrives, and your career can reach new heights!

Requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. API Management & Integration:
   1. Design and Implement API Strategy: Develop and manage APIs, ensuring seamless integration with internal and external systems.
   2. API Gateway & Security: Ensure secure and efficient API communication, managing API gateways and security protocols.
   3. Monitoring & Analytics: Implement monitoring and analytics tools to oversee API performance and usage.
2. Payment Systems:
   1. End-to-End Payment Solutions: Design and oversee the implementation of payment systems, from transaction initiation to completion, including reconciliation processes.
   2. Integration with Financial Systems: Ensure the payment systems integrate effectively with existing financial and ERP systems.
   3. Compliance and Security: Ensure payment systems meet all relevant security standards and regulatory compliance, including PCI-DSS.
3. Data Management & Strategy:
   1. Data Architecture: Design and implement a robust data architecture, including data lakes, to store and manage large datasets.
   2. Data Integration: Ensure seamless integration of data across various third-party applications.
   3. Data Governance: Establish data governance policies and procedures to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance.
4. Security & Compliance:
   1. Security Architecture: Design and implement a comprehensive security architecture to protect the organization's IT infrastructure and data.
   2. Compliance Management: Ensure all systems and processes comply with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards.
   3. Risk Management: Conduct regular risk assessments and implement measures to mitigate potential security risks.
5. System Integration:
   1. Application Integration: Lead the integration of various applications, ensuring they work harmoniously within the enterprise architecture.
   2. Legacy System Modernization: Develop strategies for modernizing legacy systems to align with current technology standards.
6. Project Leadership:
   1. Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams, ensuring solutions are delivered on time and meet business requirements.
   2. Stakeholder Management: Engage with key stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
   3. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: Ensure thorough documentation of systems and processes, and facilitate knowledge transfer to internal teams.
7. Build POC's
8. Write code and perform code reviews

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of software development, API management, data architecture, and cloud technologies.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze complex problems and design scalable, efficient solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor technical teams.
• Adaptability: Ability to stay updated with emerging technologies and apply them to meet business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Informatics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years in software development with extensive experience in solution architecture, particularly in .NET frameworks, API management, and data handling.
• Relevant certifications in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), security (CISSP, CISM), and architecture (TOGAF, Zachman) are highly desirable.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Proactive: Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Customer-Focused: Committed to delivering high-quality solutions that meet customer needs.
• Innovative: Open to new ideas and approaches to solving complex technical challenges.

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