Remote Lead Application Architect: Scale & Innovate

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 2.334.000 - 3.168.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Stock options

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Application Architect for a fully remote role. You will define the architectural vision, standards, and roadmaps for all application development, leading a team of architects and engineers to deliver scalable, high-performance software.

The role requires 8+ years in software development with 4+ years in senior/lead architecture, strong expertise in Java/Python/Node.js, and experience with Spring Boot, Django, React, REST/GraphQL, and cloud platforms.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 8 years in software development with at least 4 years in lead/app architecture
• Experience designing distributed, scalable web apps and microservices
• Deep programming knowledge in Java, Python, or Node.js with Spring Boot, Django, or React
• Strong API design (REST/GraphQL), event-driven and domain-driven design
• Cloud and containerization expertise (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes)
• Database design (SQL/NoSQL) and caching strategies
• Proven leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Agile and DevOps practices
• Bachelor's or Master’s in CS/Engineering or related field
• Ability to lead technical teams in a remote environment

Aufgaben

• Define the application architecture strategy, standards, and patterns
• Lead design and development of scalable, resilient software applications
• Collaborate with product management and engineering to translate requirements into solutions
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and tools for development
• Provide mentorship to architects and developers
• Ensure architectural alignment across projects
• Conduct architectural and code reviews for quality
• Champion software design, development, and deployment best practices
• Oversee integration of applications with other systems
• Stay updated on emerging architectural trends and technologies

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Distributed systems

Software design

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Spring Boot

Django

React

REST

GraphQL

Docker

Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Application Architect for a fully remote role. You will define the architectural vision, standards, and roadmaps for all application development, leading a team of architects and engineers to deliver scalable, high-performance software.

The role requires 8+ years in software development with 4+ years in senior/lead architecture, strong expertise in Java/Python/Node.js, and experience with Spring Boot, Django, React, REST/GraphQL, and cloud platforms.