Hybrid Enterprise Software Architect | Lead Tech Strategy

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses based on performance

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Group life assurance

Hybrid work model

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 invites an experienced Enterprise Software Architect to Stellenbosch, Western Cape, for a hybrid role shaping the software architecture across the enterprise. Lead technical decisions, oversee SDLC, and guide multiple teams with a deep understanding of microservices/SOA and integration patterns.

You will partner with business and IT leaders to align roadmaps, drive architectural governance, and ensure scalable, secure solutions for critical applications within a robust IT landscape.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• 8+ years in software development, with 4+ years in senior architecture/lead role.
• Experience designing large-scale enterprise software systems.
• Deep understanding of design patterns and architectural styles (microservices/SOA).
• Hands-on with Java, C#, Python and modern frameworks.
• Cloud familiarity (AWS/Azure) and containers a plus.
• Experience with SQL/NoSQL and integration patterns (APIs, messaging).
• Hybrid work experience with remote and in-office collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise-wide software architecture, standards, and guidelines.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align architecture with objectives.
• Design scalable, secure solutions for critical applications.
• Lead software development teams through the SDLC.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks and tools for development.
• Oversee architecture implementation and ensure best practices.
• Conduct architecture reviews and recommendations for improvements.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure portfolio manageability.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

SDLC leadership

Education

BSc/BEng/MSc in CS/SE

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Placements24 invites an experienced Enterprise Software Architect to Stellenbosch, Western Cape, for a hybrid role shaping the software architecture across the enterprise. Lead technical decisions, oversee SDLC, and guide multiple teams with a deep understanding of microservices/SOA and integration patterns.

You will partner with business and IT leaders to align roadmaps, drive architectural governance, and ensure scalable, secure solutions for critical applications within a robust IT landscape.