Senior Software Architect

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Influence on technical strategy

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Architect in East London to define the overall architecture, select technologies, and drive scalable, reliable software solutions. You will mentor teams, set technical direction, and influence the technology landscape within the organization.

The role requires hands-on leadership, deep expertise in multiple programming languages, and a track record of delivering complex systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in software development with 4+ years in architect/lead roles.
• Proven track record in designing scalable, distributed systems.
• Experience with microservices, monolithic, and event-driven architectures.
• Strong cloud experience across AWS/Azure/GCP and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Design and document high-level software architecture, components, interfaces, and data flows.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and tools for new and existing projects.
• Ensure architectural decisions align with business needs and scalability.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams through the project lifecycle.
• Develop and enforce coding standards and architectural principles.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Software architecture

System design

Cloud architecture

Microservices

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Software Architect to lead the technical design and strategy for their software systems in East London . This role is responsible for defining the overall architecture, selecting appropriate technologies, and ensuring the scalability, reliability, and maintainability of software solutions. You will guide development teams, mentor junior engineers, and make critical decisions that shape the future of our technology landscape. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced architect to drive innovation and set technical direction within a thriving organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document high-level software architecture, including system components, interfaces, and data flows.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for new and existing projects.
• Ensure that architectural decisions align with business requirements, scalability needs, and industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and architectural principles.
• Identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in software development, with at least 4 years in a Software Architect or lead technical role.
• Proven track record of designing and implementing complex, scalable, and distributed software systems.
• Deep understanding of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, monolithic, event-driven).
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and technology stacks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• Significant influence on technical strategy and architectural decisions.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• A challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic environment located in East London .