Hybrid Solutions Architect (Financial Services)

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Hybrid work

Facilities in Midrand

Growth opportunities

Exposure to tech

Job summary

Our client, a prominent financial services institution, seeks a skilled Solutions Architect to join their IT department on a hybrid model in Midrand, Gauteng. You will design and oversee enterprise-scale technology solutions, bridging business needs with technical execution to ensure scalability, security, and alignment with strategic objectives.

You will lead architecture governance, collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts, and drive technical leadership across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development, systems integration, or IT architecture.
• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect delivering complex enterprise-scale solutions.
• Strong understanding of microservices, event-driven architectures, and scalable patterns.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and modern development practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Hybrid work capability and ability to engage with stakeholders across IT and business.

Responsibilities

• Design and document comprehensive technical solutions for business problems, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT to gather requirements and define solution scope.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and platforms for proposed solutions.
• Develop architectural blueprints, specifications, and integration strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct technical feasibility studies and proof-of-concept initiatives.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and maintainable.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks associated with solution design.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural design sessions.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices.
• Support the integration of new solutions with existing systems.
• Contribute to the enhancement of architectural governance and processes.

Skills

7+ years exp

Solutions Architect

Enterprise patterns

Cloud: AWS/Azure

Microservices

Event-driven

Data modeling

Stakeholder comms

Agile

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Job description

Our client, a prominent financial services institution, seeks a skilled Solutions Architect to join their IT department on a hybrid model in Midrand, Gauteng. You will design and oversee enterprise-scale technology solutions, bridging business needs with technical execution to ensure scalability, security, and alignment with strategic objectives.

You will lead architecture governance, collaborate with project managers, developers, and business analysts, and drive technical leadership across the