Remote Senior Software Architect

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Software Architect to define technical vision, establish architectural standards, and ensure scalability, reliability, and security across platforms. You will mentor engineers across time zones and shape the technical direction of our growing tech stack.

This fully remote role requires deep expertise in microservices, cloud-native patterns, and distributed systems, with hands-on capabilities in multiple languages and databases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architecture role.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, cloud-native design patterns, and distributed systems.
• Expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C#) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence technical direction.

Responsibilities

• Design and document robust, scalable architectures for new and existing applications.
• Define technical standards, patterns, and best practices for development and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance the stack.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams across time zones.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability through architectural reviews and proactive measures.

Skills

Microservices

Cloud-native design

Distributed systems

Java/Python/Go/C#

SQL/NoSQL

Leadership

Cross-team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Remote Senior Software Architect to design and guide the development of our cutting-edge technology platforms. This role is pivotal in defining the technical vision, establishing architectural standards, and ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our software solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams, providing technical leadership and mentorship to engineering groups across various time zones. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere, contributing to a company culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document robust, scalable, and maintainable software architectures for new and existing applications.
• Define technical standards, patterns, and best practices for software development and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering leads, and developers to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance our technology stack.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Ensure the security, performance, and reliability of all deployed systems through architectural reviews and proactive measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architecture role.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, cloud-native design patterns, and distributed systems.
• Expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C#) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to influence technical direction.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a rapidly growing tech company.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and collaborative tools.