Solutions Architect Tech Lead (ITC-42)

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect at Tech Lead level to lead high-level architectural design and integration strategies for enterprise systems. This role is ideal for an expert with over a decade of experience in software development and architectural leadership, particularly in cloud-based and microservices-driven environments. You will drive enterprise architecture strategies, design end-to-end systems, and mentor Agile delivery teams. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact in shaping modern solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, engineering, or cloud solutions.
• Proven experience in enterprise-grade architecture and full system integration.

Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise, solution, and application architecture strategies across platforms.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the implementation of scalable, secure, and modern solutions.

Skills

Solutions Architect

Architect

Integration

Agile

DevOps

Prometheus

Grafana

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

We are looking for a seasoned Solutions Architect at Tech Lead level to spearhead high-level architectural design and integration strategies for enterprise systems. This role is perfect for an expert with over a decade of experience in software development and architectural leadership, especially within cloud-based and microservices-driven environments.
Key Responsibilities

• Drive enterprise, solution, and application architecture strategies across platforms.
• Design end-to-end systems involving APIs, data flow, microservices, and backend integrations.
• Lead cross-functional teams in the implementation of scalable, secure, and modern solutions.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, best practices, and governance models.
• Act as a technical authority and mentor within Agile delivery teams.

Technical Expertise

• Architecture & Integration: Proven experience in enterprise-grade architecture and full system integration.
• Cloud Platforms: Advanced knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP; capable of architecting hybrid and multi-cloud solutions.
• Development Expertise: Proficient in Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript with practical experience in frameworks like Spring Boot, .NET Core, and Node.js.
• DevOps & Infrastructure: Hands-on knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Monitoring & Observability: Experience with Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, and related tools.
• Security & Compliance: Strong understanding of secure system design, IAM, encryption, and regulatory standards (e.g., POPIA, ISO 27001).
• Data & Analytics: Solid grasp of SQL/NoSQL databases, data lakes, ETL pipelines, and analytics platforms.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, engineering, or cloud solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership in complex project environments.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and decision-making abilities.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum practices and enterprise project delivery.

Desired Skills:

• Solutions Architect
• Architect
• Integration
• Agile
• DevOps
• Promethius
• Grafana