Senior Solutions Architect (ITC-41)

Accredited Resource Consulting Services (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 140 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization is seeking a Solutions Architect to spearhead the design and integration of enterprise-grade systems. This senior role requires an experienced professional with a profound understanding of cloud architecture and software development. You will lead the design of hybrid and multi-cloud solutions, ensuring secure and efficient practices while collaborating with diverse teams. If you are passionate about shaping innovative solutions and driving strategic goals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or cloud architecture.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise, solution, and application architectures.
• Lead end-to-end system design including APIs, microservices, and integration layers.

Skills

Cloud Architecture

Software Development

Security

Data Strategy

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

.NET Core

Spring Boot

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CI/CD Pipelines

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading financial services organisation seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design and integration of enterprise-grade systems. This senior role is ideal for an experienced professional with a deep understanding of cloud architecture, software development, security, and data strategy.
Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise, solution, and application architectures.
• Lead end-to-end system design including APIs, microservices, and integration layers.
• Architect hybrid and multi-cloud solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Guide development teams in applying secure, scalable, and efficient design practices.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, governance, and documentation.
• Collaborate across technical and business teams to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Technical Expertise

• Cloud Platforms: Strong knowledge of AWS (EC2, Lambda, CloudFormation), Azure (Functions, ARM templates), or GCP.
• Software Development: Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript/TypeScript; experience with frameworks like Spring Boot, .NET Core, Node.js.
• Integration & Architecture: Deep expertise in microservices, APIs, enterprise integration patterns, and system interoperability.
• Infrastructure & DevOps: Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform/Ansible, CI/CD pipelines.
• Security & Compliance: Experience designing secure systems, including IAM, encryption, network security; understanding of compliance standards (POPIA, ISO 27001, etc.).
• Data & Analytics: Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases, data lakes, ETL processes, and analytics tools.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, systems engineering, or cloud architecture.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Ability to engage and influence a variety of stakeholders at all levels.

Desired Skills:

• Solutions Architect
• Architect
• AWS
• Azure
• GCP
• .net