Intermediate Platform Architect (ITC-32)

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

Job summary

An established industry player in the financial services sector is on the lookout for a skilled Platform Architect to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to design and implement scalable platform strategies while ensuring seamless system integration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in cloud-native environments and microservices architecture. You will lead modernization efforts and collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with business goals. If you are passionate about technology and looking to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in software architecture or platform engineering.
• Proven expertise in designing solutions using cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable platform architecture strategies.
• Drive platform modernization initiatives focusing on performance and scalability.

Skills

Platform Architecture

Microservices

Cloud Platforms (AWS, Azure)

System Integration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Engineering degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

A prominent organisation in the financial services sector is seeking a Platform Architect with 5–8 years of experience to join their team on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a technically skilled professional who can design and implement scalable platform strategies, ensure seamless system integration, and lead modernization efforts across cloud-native and microservices environments.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable platform architecture strategies.
• Ensure effective system integration across distributed environments.
• Drive platform modernization initiatives, focusing on performance, resilience, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align platform solutions with business goals.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development and deployment pipelines.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software architecture or platform engineering.
• Proven expertise in designing solutions using cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Strong background in microservices architecture and modern application design.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API management.
• Solid understanding of system integration principles and best practices.

Desired Skills:

• Platform Architect
• Architect
• AWS
• Azure