Tech Lead (Channel Enablement) - Bellville

Metropolitan is one of the oldest financial services brands in South Africa. With a 125-year legacy of serving the communities in which it operates, Metropolitan represents true empowerment in serving Africa's people through affordable financial solutions that create financial growth and security. Metropolitan operates in South Africa, but the brand is also present in 7 African countries including, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Ghana and Lesotho. Metropolitan provides financial wellness solutions that meet the needs of low-income clients, including funeral insurance, health, savings, hospital cash-back cover, retirement solutions and life insurance. www.metropolitan.co.za

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Role Purpose We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Tech Lead / Solution Architect to join our innovative team. In this role, you'll design and implement comprehensive technical solutions that drive our business forward, ensuring our projects align with strategic objectives and deliver maximum value.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work on challenging, high-impact projects
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Continuous learning and development opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 8 years of experience in software development, with at least 6 years in architectural roles
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, distributed systems, and cloud technologies
• Experience with Agile methodologies and leading development teams
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in financial services industry
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration technologies
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design and oversee implementation of scalable, robust technical solutions
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective architectural designs
• Lead and mentor development teams, fostering a culture of code quality and continuous improvement
• Drive adoption of best practices in software development and architecture
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical direction for projects
• Balance technical debt with feature delivery to maintain a healthy codebase
• Contribute to strategic technology decisions and enterprise architecture evolution

What You'll Do:

• Solution Design: Analyze business needs and create end-to-end solution designs that address key issues and align with strategic goals.
• Technical Leadership: Guide development teams in implementing high-quality, scalable solutions. Conduct code reviews and promote best practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Architecture Governance: Implement and maintain architectural standards across projects, ensuring consistency and integration.
• Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to complex business problems.

Competencies

• Articulating Information
• Challenging Ideas
• Developing Strategies
• Examining Information
• Exploring Possibilities
• Generating Ideas
• Making Decisions
• Providing Insights