Senior Software Architect

Placements24; East London; Híbrido; ZAR 900.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Architect for a distinguished technology consulting firm in East London, South Africa. This hybrid role offers remote flexibility with in‑office collaboration in the Eastern Cape.

You will design high‑level architectures, set technical standards, mentor teams, and translate client needs into scalable, secure systems. Work with stakeholders to ensure delivery aligns with business goals.

Formación

• Master's degree or equivalent experience in CS/Engineering.
• 10+ years software development, with at least 5 years in an architectural role.
• Experience designing large-scale distributed systems.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages and stacks.
• Deep cloud knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices.
• Familiar with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Strong database, security, and networking knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design and oversee complex software architectures.
• Define standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Mentor development teams and provide technical guidance.
• Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Ensure scalability, performance, security, and maintainability.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Develop architectural docs and presentations.
• Stay updated on emerging tech trends.

Conocimientos

Architectural leadership

Distributed systems design

Cloud platforms

Microservices architecture

Leadership & mentoring

Educación

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a distinguished technology consulting firm, is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Software Architect to join their team in East London . This pivotal role involves designing high-level software solutions, defining technical standards, and guiding development teams to build scalable, robust, and maintainable applications. You will collaborate closely with clients to understand their business needs and translate them into effective architectural designs. This hybrid position offers a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration in the Eastern Cape , ensuring a dynamic and productive work environment. The ideal candidate possesses a deep technical background across multiple domains, a strategic mindset, and excellent communication skills. You will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and innovation within the organization and for our client's projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of complex software architectures.
• Define technical standards, patterns, and best practices for software development.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyze business and technical requirements.
• Lead and mentor development teams, providing technical guidance and oversight.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, security, and maintainability of software solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks.
• Develop architectural documentation and presentations.
• Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and their potential application.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in an architectural role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and technology stacks.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Familiarity with various software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Strong knowledge of database technologies, security principles, and networking.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and ample opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning. Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work model, combining remote work with collaborative in-office sessions in East London . Be part of a leading consultancy firm and contribute to impactful projects that shape the future of technology.