Senior C# Engineer - Lead Scalable Solutions & Mentorship

Multisearch Recruitment; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive benefits package

Leadership development

Large-scale cloud projects

Office in Johannesburg

Skilled tech team

Job summary

Multisearch Recruitment in Sandton, Gauteng seeks a Senior Software Architect to lead cloud-native solution design. You will define technical strategies, set standards, and guide dev teams to build scalable platforms.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software development with architecture leadership, strong cloud, microservices, and leadership abilities, plus a passion for robust, efficient systems in a regulated industry context. Johannesburg office location offers excellent amenities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and document high-level software architecture for cloud-native applications.
• Set architectural standards across multiple teams.
• Lead evaluation of technologies for cloud solutions.
• Translate requirements into robust technical designs.
• Mentor engineers and foster quality and innovation.
• Address technical debt, performance, scalability.
• Oversee CI/CD pipelines and infra-as-code.
• Conduct architectural reviews for security/compliance.
• Stay current with cloud, microservices, distributed systems trends.
• Facilitate communication between teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Cloud-native

Microservices

RESTful APIs

Event-driven

DevOps practices

Leadership

Communication

Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/SE

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Senior Software Architect - Cloud-Native Solutions

Our client, a prominent enterprise technology provider, is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Software Architect to lead the design of scalable, resilient, and cloud-native solutions. This key role, based in the bustling financial district of Sandton, Gauteng, will involve defining technical strategies, setting architectural standards, and guiding development teams in building next-generation software platforms. You will leverage your deep expertise in cloud computing, microservices architecture, and modern development practices to drive innovation and ensure the delivery of high-quality, performant software. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, excellent leadership capabilities, and a passion for designing robust and efficient systems. This is a strategic position within a company at the forefront of digital transformation.

About the Role

Our client, a prominent enterprise technology provider, is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Software Architect to lead the design of scalable, resilient, and cloud-native solutions. This key role, based in the bustling financial district of Sandton, Gauteng, will involve defining technical strategies, setting architectural standards, and guiding development teams in building next-generation software platforms. You will leverage your deep expertise in cloud computing, microservices architecture, and modern development practices to drive innovation and ensure the delivery of high-quality, performant software. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical background, excellent leadership capabilities, and a passion for designing robust and efficient systems. This is a strategic position within a company at the forefront of digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document high-level software architecture for complex, large-scale applications, with a focus on cloud-native principles.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and best practices across multiple development teams.
• Lead the evaluation and selection of appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for cloud-based solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers, business analysts, and development teams to translate requirements into robust technical designs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to software engineers, fostering a culture of quality and innovation.
• Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and scalability challenges.
• Oversee the implementation of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code strategies.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to security and compliance requirements.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends in cloud computing, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment on architectural vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architecture or technical leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and building complex, distributed systems using microservices architecture on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless computing.
• Expertise in designing and implementing RESTful APIs and event-driven architectures.
• Strong knowledge of various programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and guide technical teams in a collaborative environment.
• Experience working in financial services or a similar regulated industry is a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive benefits package.
• Significant opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• Exposure to large-scale, mission-critical cloud projects.
• Prime office location in Johannesburg with excellent amenities.
• Engage with a team of highly skilled and motivated technology professionals.