Principal Solution Architect

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonuses

Medical aid & life cover

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Solution Architect for our client in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role defines and drives the technical architecture of key initiatives, aligning with strategic objectives and guiding development teams.

You will lead end-to-end designs, mentor architects, collaborate with stakeholders, and ensure scalable, secure, cost-effective solutions. This position offers exposure to complex enterprise projects within a dynamic industrial

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software development, systems design, and architecture.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or senior technical role.
• Strong cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices knowledge.
• Leadership, mentoring and ability to drive architectural discussions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end technology solutions for complex business problems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into architectural designs.
• Define and document architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and tools for enterprise solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to solution architects and development teams.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Conduct architectural reviews and oversee implementation adherence to principles.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks and challenges.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technical leadership

Cloud platforms

Mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Microservices

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the industrial sector, is looking for a highly experienced Principal Solution Architect to join their esteemed team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This role is critical for defining and driving the technical architecture of key business initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and fostering innovation. You will be responsible for designing comprehensive and robust solutions that address complex business challenges, leveraging your deep understanding of technology and business processes. This position requires a strategic thinker with exceptional problem-solving skills and a proven ability to lead technical discussions and guide development teams. You will work closely with business stakeholders, project managers, and development teams to deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure solutions. This role is based in our Richards Bay office, offering a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant projects within a dynamic industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end technology solutions for complex business problems.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Define and document architectural standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to solution architects and development teams.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide feedback on proposed designs.
• Oversee the implementation of solutions, ensuring adherence to architectural principles.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks and technical challenges.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, systems design, and architecture.
• Proven experience as a Solution Architect or similar senior technical role, designing and delivering large-scale enterprise solutions.
• Strong expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of enterprise architecture frameworks and methodologies.
• Excellent knowledge of databases, networking, security, and integration patterns.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to mentor technical teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid, life cover, and retirement fund.
• Generous annual leave.
• Opportunities for professional development and advanced training.
• Exposure to challenging and impactful projects.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.