Full Stack Solution Architect role

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the tech industry is seeking a Senior Full Stack Solution Architect to design and implement innovative solutions. This crucial role requires expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies, alongside leadership skills to guide teams and projects towards success. Join us for an opportunity to leverage advanced technologies and drive impressive outcomes in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in software systems.
• Extensive cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure).
• Proficient in microservices and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and architecture of full-stack solutions.
• Collaborate with teams to gather requirements and define specifications.
• Implement cloud-native solutions on AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud Computing

Microservices Architecture

RESTful APIs

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

R 40,000.00 - 50,000.00 (South African Rand)

About the job Full Stack Solution Architect role

Job Summary:We are seeking a seasoned Senior Full Stack Solution Architect to join our innovative team. As a Senior Full Stack Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing end-to-end solutions that meet the complex business needs of our organization. You will leverage your extensive experience in both front-end and back-end technologies to architect scalable, secure, and high-performance systems. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, deep technical expertise, and a passion for driving innovation and excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and architecture of full-stack solutions, spanning front-end, back-end, and database layers, to address business requirements and technical challenges.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, product managers, and business stakeholders, to gather requirements, define technical specifications, and translate them into scalable and maintainable architectures.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to support the development and deployment of robust and efficient solutions.
• Design and implement microservices-based architectures, API integrations, and distributed systems to enable seamless communication and interoperability between components.
• Architect and implement cloud-native solutions on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, leveraging services like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions.
• Establish best practices, coding standards, and guidelines for software development, ensuring adherence to architectural principles, scalability, security, and performance requirements.
• Mentor and coach junior architects and developers, providing technical guidance, reviewing designs and code, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to automate deployment pipelines, implement infrastructure as code, and ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of production systems.
• Conduct architectural reviews and assessments, identify areas for optimization and improvement, and drive initiatives to enhance system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in full-stack development and architecture, and proactively evaluate their potential impact on our solutions and processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert) is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Full Stack Solution Architect, with at least 8 years of hands-on experience in designing and implementing complex software systems.
• Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and proficiency in designing and implementing cloud-native solutions.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, message brokers (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ), and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), data modeling, and database optimization techniques.
• Hands-on experience with DevOps practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, configuration management), and familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to analyze trade-offs between architectural choices and make recommendations based on business priorities and constraints.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a track record of leading cross-functional teams, driving architectural initiatives, and delivering successful solutions on time and within budget.