Lead Systems Architect

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Modern Klerksdorp office facilities

Dynamic and collaborative work enviro

Company-sponsored events

Work-life balance initiatives

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 searches for a Lead Systems Architect in Klerksdorp, North West. You will design, guide, and optimize enterprise IT architectures, ensuring interoperability, security, and performance across platforms.

The role blends on-site collaboration with remote work within a Hybrid setup. You will mentor engineers, set architectural direction, and collaborate with stakeholders to shape future-state systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in systems design and architecture.
• Proven experience leading the architecture of complex IT systems.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, databases, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience mentoring technical teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a Hybrid role, based in Klerksdorp, North West.
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive system architectures that meet business requirements and technical standards.
• Lead the technical direction for system design, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system integration strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance system performance and capabilities.
• Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to engineering and development teams.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and best practices.
• Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the implementation of architectural designs, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide expert technical support.

Skills

Systems architecture

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and growing technology firm, is seeking a skilled Lead Systems Architect to join their team in Klerksdorp, North West . This position is essential for driving the design and implementation of robust and scalable IT systems that support the company's strategic objectives. The Lead Systems Architect will be responsible for overseeing the architecture of various systems, ensuring integration, performance, and security across the organization. This is a Hybrid role, offering a flexible working arrangement that combines both in-office collaboration and remote work, based out of our client's Klerksdorp offices. You will provide technical leadership, mentor junior architects and engineers, and work closely with stakeholders to define future-state architectures. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced architect to shape critical infrastructure and contribute to significant technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop comprehensive system architectures that meet business requirements and technical standards.
• Lead the technical direction for system design, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system integration strategies.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and solutions to enhance system performance and capabilities.
• Provide architectural guidance and mentorship to engineering and development teams.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, specifications, and best practices.
• Identify architectural risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the implementation of architectural designs, ensuring adherence to standards.
• Troubleshoot complex system issues and provide expert technical support.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in systems design and architecture.
• Proven experience in leading the architecture of complex IT systems.
• Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, databases, and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation and configuration management tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience mentoring technical teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a Hybrid role, based in Klerksdorp, North West .
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Generous paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Access to modern office facilities in Klerksdorp .
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Company-sponsored events.
• Work-life balance initiatives.
• Career advancement opportunities.