.Net Solution Architect

ATS Client; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client is seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to design and deliver enterprise-scale technology solutions. You will lead end-to-end architecture, drive modernization initiatives, and provide technical leadership across teams to align with enterprise standards.

The role requires strong Java and .NET expertise, cloud-native architectures, and deep experience with containerization, OpenShift, and CI/CD practices.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field; or Diploma with 10+ years software development experience and 5+ years as Solutions Architect.
• Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Cloud Certifications - AWS/Azure).
• Minimum 10 years' experience as a Software Developer.
• Minimum 5+ years' solid experience in Solutions Architecture.
• Proven experience in enterprise-scale application design and delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in modernization and transformation initiatives.
• Experience working across multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong experience in Java and .NET technology stacks.
• Extensive experience with OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud-native architectures.
• Strong experience with Microservices, API design & integration, DevOps and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end solution architecture design for enterprise initiatives.
• Drive application modernization and transformation programs.
• Provide technical leadership across development teams.
• Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives.
• Coordinate across multiple concurrent projects.

Skills

Java

Dot Net

Cloud-native architectures

OpenShift

Docker

Kubernetes

Microservices

API design

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

End-to-end solution design

Integration architecture

Data architecture

Security & performance

Infrastructure alignment

TOGAF / cloud certifications

Education

Degree in CS/IT/Software Engineering

Diploma with 10+ years dev experience

5+ years as Solutions Architect

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of enterprise-scale technology solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing end-to-end solution architectures, driving application modernisation initiatives, providing technical leadership across development teams, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and business objectives.

This role requires strong expertise across Java and .NET technology stacks, cloud-native architectures, containerisation platforms, and modern software engineering practices.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience Required:

• Relevant Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field; or relevant Diploma with at least 10 years of software development experience and at least 5 years proven experience as a Solutions Architect.
• Relevant Architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, Cloud Certifications - AWS/Azure)
• Minimum 10 years' experience as a Software Developer
• Minimum 5+ years' solid experience in Solutions Architecture
• Proven experience in enterprise-scale application design and delivery
• Demonstrated experience in modernization and transformation initiatives
• Experience working across multiple concurrent projects
• Strong experience in Java technology stack, .NET technology stack
• Extensive experience with OpenShift platform, Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes), Cloud-native architectures
• Strong experience with Microservices architecture, API design and integration, DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
• Architecture Capability must include end-to-end solution design, Integration architecture (REST, SOAP, messaging patterns), Data architecture (high-level), Security and performance considerations, Infrastructure and platform alignment

Advantageous Experience:

• Experience in public sector / enterprise environments
• Experience with digital transformation programmes
• Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
• Experience with event-driven architectures and streaming platforms
• Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (TOGAF)