Remote Senior Software Architect

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Global health benefits

Flexible remote work

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Senior Software Architect to lead the architectural direction of complex, distributed systems. You will define patterns, select technologies, and mentor engineers across a fully distributed team to deliver scalable, secure software solutions aligned with business goals.

This role emphasizes strong communication, documentation, and collaboration as you shape technical strategy from anywhere in the world, while driving architectural excellence

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with architecture focus.
• Proven ability to design scalable, distributed systems.
• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring engineers.
• Strong knowledge of patterns and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design high-level software architecture for complex systems.
• Define patterns, standards, and best practices across teams.
• Evaluate technologies and frameworks for projects.
• Lead architectural reviews and mentor engineers.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation.

Skills

Architectural design

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Mentoring

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's or Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in digital transformation services, is seeking an exceptional Remote Senior Software Architect to join their innovative and fully distributed team. This role is crucial for designing the high-level structure, ensuring the efficiency, and guiding the development of complex software systems. You will be responsible for defining architectural patterns, selecting appropriate technologies, and ensuring that our client's software solutions are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate possesses a comprehensive understanding of software design principles, extensive experience across various technology stacks, and a proven ability to lead technical discussions and mentor engineers. As this is a fully remote position, strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills are essential for success. You will have the opportunity to shape the technical direction of major projects from anywhere in the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document high-level software architecture for complex systems and applications.
• Define architectural patterns, standards, and best practices across the engineering organization.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for development projects.
• Collaborate with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into architectural designs.
• Ensure scalability, performance, security, and maintainability of software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Identify and address technical debt and architectural risks.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance on implementation details.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending adoption where appropriate.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and roadmaps.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with a significant focus on architectural design.
• Proven experience designing and architecting complex, scalable, and distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of software design principles, patterns, and best practices.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and technology stacks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, database design, and integration patterns.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and documentation skills for remote collaboration.
• Experience in leading and mentoring engineering teams is highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly attractive salary with significant bonus potential.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work arrangements.
• Significant investment in professional development, including conferences and advanced training.
• A key role in shaping the future of technology for a global leader.
• Work with a world-class, fully remote engineering team.
• Home office equipment and productivity stipends.