Senior Systems Architect

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Professional development and training

Company-sponsored retirement fund

Collaborative and supportive work环境

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Systems Architect to join the on-site team in Queenstown. The role focuses on designing, developing and implementing robust, scalable IT architectures to support critical business operations.

You will lead technical decision-making, collaborate with multiple departments, and ensure security and performance standards are met across complex systems. Strong leadership and communication are essential in this hands-on, on-site role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in systems design and architecture.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of hardware, software, and networking technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to work effectively in a team-oriented on-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop architectural blueprints for IT systems.
• Ensure architecture is scalable, reliable, secure, and efficient.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and interpret requirements.
• Provide technical leadership to development and operations teams.
• Evaluate technologies and tools for system implementation.
• Maintain technical documentation and runbooks.
• Identify risks and propose mitigations for architecture projects.
• Conduct performance analyses and optimize existing systems.
• Stay updated on new technologies and best practices.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

7+ years experience

System design & architecture

Analytical skills

Communication skills

PM experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking a highly experienced Senior Systems Architect to join their dedicated team in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA**. This is an on-site position, offering a collaborative environment where innovation thrives. As a Senior Systems Architect, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of complex IT systems that support critical business operations. You will leverage your deep technical expertise to ensure systems are robust, scalable, secure, and efficient. This role demands a strategic thinker with a proven ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into effective architectural designs. You will work closely with various departments to understand their needs and provide technical leadership, ensuring that solutions meet performance expectations and align with the company's technology vision. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact on the technological infrastructure of a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive architectural blueprints for new and existing IT systems.
• Ensure systems architecture is scalable, reliable, secure, and performs optimally.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and interpret system requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and operations teams.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, platforms, and tools for system implementation.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system specifications, diagrams, and runbooks.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with system architecture and implementation.
• Conduct performance analysis and recommend optimizations for existing systems.
• Stay abreast of new technologies and industry best practices in system architecture.
• Ensure adherence to organizational standards and security policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in systems design and architecture.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex IT systems.
• In-depth knowledge of various hardware, software, and networking technologies.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of system integration, database design, and security principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Experience with project management methodologies.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, on-site environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Company-sponsored retirement fund.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.