Solution Architect, Fintech

Location: Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Department: Technology & Innovation

Workplace: hybrid

Description

Optasia is a fully enabled B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement and collection. We are committed to enabling financial inclusion for all. We are changing the world our way.

We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment. As member of the Solution Architecture team in Optasia, your primary objective is to work closely with the client, product management and software development team and be able to demonstrate your high level of technical knowledge, product understanding and communication skills.

What you will be doing

• Transform business requirements into technology solutions using Optasia’s in-house platform
• Collaborate with clients’ various stakeholders to align IT solutions with business objectives
• Create technical artifacts such as use cases, flow diagrams, integration requirements and solution documentation
• Collaborate with internal teams, such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, Product Management, Business and Operations, to deliver innovative solutions.
• Evaluate and prototype APIs for third-party integrations
• Work closely with Software Architecture team by identifying needs and opportunities for feature additions in Optasia platform
• Provide technical consultancy to the sales team, including giving demonstrations and assisting on RFP responses

What you will bring

• At least 3 years of experience in a directly related role such as Solutions Architect or Business Analyst
• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or relevant field
• Prior hands-on software development experience (backend development, databases and third-party service integration)
• Hands-on knowledge of web services and SQL
• Understanding of fundamental networking concepts
• Familiarity with telecom Online Charging Systems and/or Banking Systems is a great plus
• Experience in product-oriented projects and release management processes
• Experience in software development processes and issue tracking systems
• Occasional participation in online workshops with stakeholders across different time zones
• Willingness to travel occasionally

Your key attributes

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate high-level requirements into actionable tasks
• Excellent problem-solving skills and organization skills
• Excellent communication abilities
• Attention to detail

Why you should apply
What we offer:
👟 Flexible hybrid working
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart

Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
Optasia’s Values 🌟

#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.