Lead Software Architect - Hybrid/Remote, Sandton

Placements24

Sandton

Hybrid

ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Executive health, dental, and vision

Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Leadership role shaping tech future

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Lead Software Architect to define the technical vision and architectural direction for the company's software systems. You will guide development teams and ensure alignment with business strategies in a dynamic enterprise environment.

The role requires a Master's degree and 10+ years in software engineering with at least 5 years in architecture or leadership, plus expertise in distributed systems, microservices, and cloud-native applications.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent experience.
10+ years of software engineering experience.
5+ years in software architecture or leadership role.

Responsibilities

Define and drive the overall software architecture and technical roadmap for the organization.
Lead the design of complex, scalable, and high-performance software systems and applications.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
Establish and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across all software development efforts.
Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for their adoption to enhance product capabilities and efficiency.
Collaborate with product management, engineering leads, and stakeholders to ensure architectural solutions meet business objectives in Sandton.