Lead Software Architect

Placements24; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Relocation assistance

Cutting-edge tech

Bonuses

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Software Architect to define the technical vision and architecture for its software products in Centurion. You will guide development teams, set engineering standards, and ensure a scalable, future-proof stack aligned with business goals.

The role demands 10+ years of software experience, deep architectural expertise, and strong communication to influence decisions across product and engineering. Relocation support may be available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a software architecture or lead technical role.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing complex, scalable, and high-availability systems.
• Deep understanding of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, monolithic, event-driven).
• Proficiency with cloud-native architectures and services on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall technical architecture for software applications and systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements and long-term goals.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across the engineering department.
• Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical roadmaps.
• Conduct technical reviews, identify potential risks, and propose mitigation strategies for architectural challenges.

Skills

Technical leadership

Software architecture

Communication skills

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Lead Software Architect to join their established team in Centurion. This senior role is critical in defining the technical vision and architecture for the company's software products. You will guide development teams, establish technical standards, and ensure that our technology stack is robust, scalable, and future-proof. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with deep technical expertise and a passion for building high-quality, maintainable systems that align with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall technical architecture for software applications and systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements and long-term goals.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across the engineering department.
• Collaborate with product management and business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical roadmaps.
• Conduct technical reviews, identify potential risks, and propose mitigation strategies for architectural challenges.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a software architecture or lead technical role.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing complex, scalable, and high-availability systems.
• Deep understanding of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, monolithic, event-driven).
• Proficiency with cloud-native architectures and services on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence technical decisions.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary package.
• Comprehensive benefits including premium health insurance and retirement plans.
• Significant opportunities for strategic impact and technical innovation.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the right candidate.
• A stimulating work environment with access to cutting-edge technologies.
• Generous performance-based bonuses and long-term incentives.