Enterprise Cloud-Native Solutions Architect & Modernization

ATS Client; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to design and deliver enterprise-scale technology solutions. You will lead end-to-end architecture, drive modernization initiatives, and provide technical leadership across teams to align with enterprise standards.

The role requires strong Java and .NET expertise, cloud-native architectures, and deep experience with containerization, OpenShift, and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field; or Diploma with 10+ years software development experience and 5+ years as Solutions Architect.
• Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Cloud Certifications - AWS/Azure).
• Minimum 10 years' experience as a Software Developer.
• Minimum 5+ years' solid experience in Solutions Architecture.
• Proven experience in enterprise-scale application design and delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in modernization and transformation initiatives.
• Experience working across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong experience in Java and .NET technology stacks.
• Extensive experience with OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures.
• Strong experience with Microservices, API design & integration, DevOps and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture design for enterprise initiatives.
• Drive application modernization and transformation programs.
• Provide technical leadership across development teams.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives.
• Coordinate across multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Java

Dot Net

Cloud-native architectures

OpenShift

Docker

Kubernetes

Microservices

API design

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

End-to-end solution design

Integration architecture

Data architecture

Security & performance

Infrastructure alignment

TOGAF / cloud certifications

Education

Degree in CS/IT/Software Engineering

Diploma with 10+ years dev experience

5+ years as Solutions Architect

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

ATS Client is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to design and deliver enterprise-scale technology solutions. You will lead end-to-end architecture, drive modernization initiatives, and provide technical leadership across teams to align with enterprise standards.

The role requires strong Java and .NET expertise, cloud-native architectures, and deep experience with containerization, OpenShift, and CI/CD practices.