Platform Architect: Build Scalable, Secure Integrations

Khonology (Pty) Ltd; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A digital services company based in Gauteng seeks a Platform Architect for a 6-month engagement. The successful candidate will define and maintain the solution architecture for scalable and secure technology platforms. Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring architectural consistency, and implementing best practices. Candidates should have at least 5 years of software architecture experience, relevant industry certifications, and strong knowledge of integration patterns.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software architecture and design.
• Experience with both custom and commercial solutions.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the overall solution architecture for the platform.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to capture requirements.
• Oversee implementation of security and compliance requirements.

Skills

Software architecture and design

Integration patterns

APIs and microservices

Cloud platforms experience

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or IT

Tools

TOGAF certification

AWS or Azure certification

Job description

A digital services company based in Gauteng seeks a Platform Architect for a 6-month engagement. The successful candidate will define and maintain the solution architecture for scalable and secure technology platforms. Key responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders, ensuring architectural consistency, and implementing best practices. Candidates should have at least 5 years of software architecture experience, relevant industry certifications, and strong knowledge of integration patterns.