Remote Financial Technology; Fintech) Architect
Soweto, 1803, South Africa
Listed on 2026-10-31
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Software Development
Software Architect
About the Role
Our client, a dynamic and rapidly growing Fintech company, is seeking an experienced Financial Technology (Fintech) Architect to join their innovative, fully remote team. This pivotal role will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable, secure, and robust technology solutions that power modern financial services. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of financial systems, cloud computing, microservices architecture, and API design, coupled with a passion for leveraging technology to transform the financial industry.
You will collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to define technical strategies and ensure the successful delivery of cutting-edge Fintech products. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the technical future of finance from anywhere in the world.
- Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native financial applications and platforms.
- Define technology standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for Fintech solutions.
- Lead the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
- Develop API strategies and design robust, well-documented APIs for internal and external integration.
- Collaborate with software development teams to guide implementation and ensure architectural integrity.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring compliance with security and regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR).
- Drive innovation by exploring emerging technologies and their potential application in the Fintech space.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
- Contribute to the overall technology roadmap and strategy of the company.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in software architecture and design, with at least 4 years focused on Fintech or financial services technology.
- Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures, RESTful APIs, and cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Strong understanding of financial systems, payment processing, trading platforms, or banking applications.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go) and architectural design patterns.
- Excellent knowledge of data security principles, encryption, and compliance standards relevant to finance.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams and drive architectural decisions in a remote setting.
- Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous stock options or equity grants.
- Unlimited paid time off and flexible working hours.
- Opportunity to work with a talented, globally distributed team.
- Cutting-edge technology stack and challenging projects.
- Professional development budget and conference attendance.
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