Hybrid Lead Software Architect - Build Scalable Systems

Placements24

Stellenbosch

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Stock options
Hybrid work model
Professional development budget
Office space in Stellenbosch

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Software Architect in Stellenbosch to define and drive the technical vision for a growing suite of software products. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers and designers, and shape scalable, secure systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role combines hybrid collaboration at the Stellenbosch office with remote work flexibility, emphasizing architecture leadership, modern tech stacks, and strong stakeholder communication

Qualifications

  • Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 10+ years of software development experience with leadership exposure.
  • Proven track record delivering scalable software.

Responsibilities

  • Define and evolve the overall software architecture for the company’s product suite.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineering teams.
  • Establish coding standards, design patterns, and best practices for software development.
  • Collaborate with product management to define technical roadmaps and strategy.
  • Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, resilient software systems.
  • Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
  • Conduct architectural reviews and ensure code quality.
  • Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges.
  • Drive innovation and adoption of new technologies.

Skills

Leadership
Software architecture
System design
Microservices
Cloud platforms
Programming: Python/Java/Go/JS
Docker/Kubernetes
Data modeling
Agile/Scrum
Startup experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker
Kubernetes
AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Software Architect in Stellenbosch to define and drive the technical vision for a growing suite of software products. You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers and designers, and shape scalable, secure systems in a fast-paced startup environment.

The role combines hybrid collaboration at the Stellenbosch office with remote work flexibility, emphasizing architecture leadership, modern tech stacks, and strong stakeholder communication

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