Senior Software Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Medical & retirement benefits

Professional development budget

Influential tech-direction role

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Architect in Bloemfontein to lead the design and evolution of scalable software systems. This role demands deep architectural expertise, strong leadership, and the ability to guide teams through modern technologies and patterns.

You will set technical standards, mentor developers, and drive architectural integrity across enterprise projects, shaping the technology roadmap in a growing organization.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in an architect role.
• Proven track record designing and delivering enterprise-scale software systems.
• Expertise in architectural patterns (microservices, event-driven, monolithic) and trade-offs.
• Experience with multiple languages and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and document scalable, reliable architectures for systems.
• Define technical standards, best practices, and guidelines across the organization.
• Evaluate technologies and tools to meet requirements.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into designs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure architectural integrity.
• Identify technical debt and performance bottlenecks.

Skills

Architectural patterns

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

SQL

NoSQL

Cloud platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Software Architect to lead the design and evolution of their software systems in Bloemfontein . This senior role requires a deep understanding of software engineering principles, architectural patterns, and emerging technologies. You will be responsible for defining technical strategies, establishing architectural standards, and guiding development teams to build scalable, maintainable, and robust applications. This is a critical position for an experienced architect who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and influencing the technological roadmap of a growing company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document scalable, reliable, and maintainable software architectures for new and existing systems.


• Define technical standards, best practices, and guidelines for software development across the organization.


• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet business and technical requirements.


• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into architectural designs.


• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural principles.


• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure the technical integrity of all software solutions.


• Identify and address technical debt and performance bottlenecks within the existing systems.

Requirements

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


• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architecture role.


• Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, enterprise-level software systems.


• Deep knowledge of various architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven, monolithic) and their trade-offs.


• Expertise in multiple programming languages and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).


• Strong understanding of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed systems.


• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance bonuses.


• Comprehensive medical, retirement, and other benefits.


• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and learning.


• Opportunity to influence the technological direction of the company in Bloemfontein .


• A stimulating and collaborative work environment with talented professionals.