Lead Software Architect - Enterprise Solutions

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive bonus structure

Extensive health coverage

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, South Africa, is seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Architect to define and drive enterprise-level software solutions. This role focuses on scalable, robust architectures that support complex business needs and future growth.

You will partner with senior management, development teams, and stakeholders to translate architectural vision into high-quality implementations, set standards, mentor engineers, and guide technology choices.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (PhD a plus).
• 10+ years of experience in software development, incl. architecture roles.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale enterprise software.
• Expertise in architectures (microservices, event-driven) and patterns.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages, databases, cloud platforms, and modern methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the software architecture strategy and roadmap for enterprise-level applications.
• Design scalable, resilient, and secure systems, selecting appropriate technologies and frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure alignment with business objectives and technical standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Software architecture

Microservices

Event-driven architecture

Cloud platforms

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Ph.D. or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Lead Software Architect to define and drive their enterprise-level software solutions in Kimberley . This pivotal role involves designing scalable, robust, and maintainable software architectures that support complex business requirements and future growth. You will collaborate closely with senior management, development teams, and stakeholders to ensure architectural vision is translated into high-quality technical implementations. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned architect to shape the technological landscape of a leading organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the overall software architecture strategy and roadmap for enterprise-level applications.
• Design scalable, resilient, and secure software systems, selecting appropriate technologies and frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs.
• Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure the alignment of solutions with business objectives and technical standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Ph.D. or equivalent experience is a plus.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a significant portion in software architecture roles.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, large-scale enterprise software solutions.
• Expertise in various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, event-driven) and design patterns.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages, databases, cloud platforms, and modern software development methodologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Extensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and leadership training.
• Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
• Work within a prestigious organization with a strong focus on innovation.