Solution Architect Business Consulting • Cape Town, South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa •

Realmdigital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect to drive digital transformation initiatives. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior leadership to deliver impactful solutions across cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and software engineering. The ideal candidate will have over a decade of experience in application development and solution design, with a strong focus on engineering excellence and continuous improvement. Join a passionate team committed to innovation and delivering exceptional technology solutions to clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in application development and solution design.
• Certifications in DevOps, AWS, or Microsoft Azure are essential.

Responsibilities

• Drive client’s cloud migration and lead DevOps transition to Azure Cloud.
• Ensure architectural alignment across Group and Cluster initiatives.

Skills

Application Development

Infrastructure Management

DevSecOps

Solution Design

Cloud Migration

CI/CD Pipelines

Software Engineering

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant IT Degree

Certifications in DevOps, TOGAF, AWS, SAFe Agile, Microsoft Azure

Job description

Our Philosophy

At Realm Digital, we imagine, then build.

We are passionate about technology and all things digital. Our mission is to deliver excellent technology, excellently, by offering innovative technology and digital solutions to our clients through partnerships.

Core Values

• Customer experience is everything
• We stick to our commitments
• We communicate openly, honestly, and regularly
• We strive to be better every day
• We deliver excellence, always
• We are in this together
• Our team is our greatest asset

Purpose

We're looking for a seasoned Solutions Architect to help shape, design, and evolve the architecture that powers large-scale digital transformation.

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams and our clients' senior leadership to deliver high-impact solutions across cloud infrastructure, DevOps, AI, and modern software engineering.

Tasks include

1. Drive our client's group-wide cloud migration in phases
2. Lead the DevOps migration from Azure on-premises to Azure Cloud, including code repositories and CI/CD pipelines
3. Strengthen software engineering maturity focusing on quality, security, scalability, and performance
4. Ensure architectural alignment across the broader Group and Cluster initiatives
5. Stay ahead of emerging technologies and architectural patterns to guide strategic planning

Essential Skills, Attributes & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in application development, infrastructure, DevSecOps, and solution design
• A relevant IT degree or equivalent qualification
• Certifications in DevOps, TOGAF, AWS, SAFe Agile, Microsoft Azure, or Software Engineering
• A strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity and can balance innovation with pragmatism
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively
• Passionate about engineering excellence and continuous improvement