Remote Senior Software Architect - Lead Scalable Systems

Placements24

Soweto

Hybrid

ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000

Full time

5 days ago

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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.