Remote Senior Software Architect

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level salary

Full remote work

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Architect to define the architectural vision for our remote, globally serving teams. You will shape strategy, lead engineering, and ensure scalable, secure systems aligned with business goals.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software development, 5+ years in architecture, and deep experience with microservices, cloud platforms, containers, and CI/CD. Remote work enables significant autonomy and impact.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in software development with at least 5 years in software architecture.
• Proven track record designing large-scale, distributed systems.
• Experience with microservices, event-driven, serverless patterns.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms, containers, and CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design and document scalable, secure software architectures for complex systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship across projects.
• Define architectural standards and best practices.
• Evaluate new technologies to enhance capabilities and efficiency.
• Collaborate with product managers to align technical strategy with business goals.
• Ensure reliability, maintainability, and security of software infrastructure.

Skills

Software architecture

Distributed systems design

Cloud platforms

Docker/Kubernetes

CI/CD

Technical leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a visionary Senior Software Architect to join their fully remote team, serving projects originating from Soweto and globally. This pivotal role involves defining the architectural vision and technical roadmap for the company's software systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and make critical design decisions that impact the future of our products. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of modern software architecture patterns, a passion for innovation, and the ability to thrive in a remote, collaborative environment. This position offers significant autonomy and the opportunity to shape impactful technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document scalable, secure, and high-performance software architectures for complex systems.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams across various projects.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices throughout the development lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools to enhance system capabilities and efficiency.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals.
• Ensure the reliability, maintainability, and security of the company's software infrastructure.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience accepted.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architecture role.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems.
• Expertise in various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, event-driven, serverless) and their trade-offs.
• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD principles.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with experience working in remote teams.

Benefits

• Competitive executive-level salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Full remote work arrangement for enhanced flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, including conferences and advanced training.