We are looking for Solution Architects

Initial Contract Duration: 24 months

Renewals: Up to 3 annual extensions based on performance

Required Functions, Skills, and Technology Capabilities

Programming

• Python, Java, C# (.Net Core & Framework), Angular, Blazor (with MUD Extensions, mudex, codebeam, Radzen), Visual Basic, React, Node, MVC, WinForms, Yaml, Web API, SOAP web services, PowerApps, Azure DevOps

CI/CD Tools and Methodology

• Jenkins, GITLab, Azure DevOps

Cloud Platforms

• Primarily Azure (AWS experience is beneficial)
• Resource management (Azure Portal, CLI, PowerShell, ARM templates)
• Troubleshooting (VNets, subnets, VPNs, ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall)
• Managing Azure AD, RBAC, Conditional Access, MFA, storage solutions (Blob, file shares, storage accounts)

Infrastructure as Code

• Terraform, Bicep, Python, Shell or PowerShell
• Configuration management, version control (Git/DevOps)
• Automating deployments (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)

Monitoring & Logging

• Azure Monitor, log analytics, application insights

Cloud Data Solutions

• Big data tech (Apache Spark, Hadoop, Databricks, Hive)
• Azure Data Lake, Data Ingestion & ETL (Azure Data Factory, Apache, Kafka)
• Data modeling, storage formats (Parquet, Avro, ORC, JSON, CSV)
• Metadata management, lineage, cataloging
• Integration with BI tools, ML platforms, external APIs
• Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, orchestration tools)

Networking & Firewalls

• Troubleshooting, understanding IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewall basics

Security & Compliance

• Secure coding practices, secure login flows (OAuth2, JWT, RBAC/ABAC)
• Data encryption & protection, DevSecOps integration (Azure DevOps)

Database Management

• MS SQL, database design (normalization, indexing, constraints, relationships, ER diagrams)
• Stored procedures & functions, performance tuning, ETL, shell scripting for automation

Data Analysis & BI Tools

• PowerBI, Tableau, SSRS, R, shell scripting, Python
• Reporting integration, SQL querying and optimization, paginated & interactive reports

UI/UX Development

• Design heuristics, cognitive load optimization, visual hierarchy, platform-specific UI, Figma, Adobe XD, style guides, UI responsiveness, wireframing, prototyping

Digital Media & Collaboration

• SharePoint Online & MS Teams, permissions, lists, libraries, policies, MS 365 management, PowerShell, PowerAutomate

Troubleshooting & Support

• ITIL Framework, hardware/software/network issue identification, OS familiarity (Windows, Windows Server), ticketing systems (ServiceNow), remote support tools (Intune, RDP, Citrix), user account management

Contact information

Riford Masuku