Remote Senior Solutions Architect: Cloud, APIs & Strategy

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solutions Architect to design and oversee the implementation of technology solutions for diverse clients in a fully remote role. You will translate business needs into architectural designs, select technologies, mentor teams, and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable outcomes across projects.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software development and solution architecture, strong cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP), APIs, microservices,

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development and solution architecture experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record of designing and delivering complex enterprise solutions.
• Strong cloud expertise across AWS, Azure and GCP; microservices, APIs and data integration.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and database technologies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations and build strong client relationships.
• Experience working in a remote team environment; knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of comprehensive technology solutions for diverse client projects.
• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Collaborate closely with clients to understand their needs and objectives.
• Select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms for solution development.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and implementation teams.
• Ensure scalability, performance, security, and maintainability of proposed solutions.
• Conduct architectural reviews and quality assurance checks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Mentor junior architects and developers, fostering technical growth within the team.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending innovative approaches.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities, including proposal development and technical presentations.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Microservices

APIs

Data integration

Languages & databases

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solutions Architect to design and oversee the implementation of technology solutions for diverse clients in a fully remote role. You will translate business needs into architectural designs, select technologies, mentor teams, and ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable outcomes across projects.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software development and solution architecture, strong cloud expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP), APIs, microservices,