Principal Solution Architect

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performanceBon

Medical aid and retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Professional development opportunities

Exposure to challenging projects

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Principal Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of complex, scalable technology solutions from Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires deep expertise in cloud platforms, microservices, and enterprise architecture, with a focus on aligning technology with business goals.

You will mentor teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and define architectural standards while ensuring security, cost-effectiveness, and robust performance across

Qualifications

• 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, delivering large-scale enterprise solutions.

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.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices

Enterprise architecture

Technical leadership

Stakeholder communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

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.'lli>
• Exposure to challenging and impactful projects.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.