Senior Software Architect

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks a Senior Software Architect to shape the technical direction of its software systems in Kimberley. You will define the overall architecture, establish coding standards, and ensure scalability, reliability, and security across platforms.

You will collaborate with engineering, product management, and stakeholders to translate complex business needs into robust architectural designs, mentor teams, evaluate technologies, and lead high-impact initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in software development, at least 5 in a software architect role.
• Experience designing large-scale distributed systems and modern architectures.

Responsibilities

• Design and document high-level software architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical strategies.
• Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across development teams.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for software development.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the SDLC.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks, ensuring system scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architectural design

Microservices

Distributed systems

Programming languages

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Senior Software Architect to lead the design and technical direction of their software systems in Kimberley . This critical role involves defining the overall architecture, establishing technical standards, and ensuring the scalability, maintainability, and performance of their software solutions. You will work closely with engineering teams, product management, and stakeholders to translate complex business requirements into robust, innovative architectural designs. The ideal candidate is a seasoned technical leader with a proven track record of designing large-scale, complex software systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document high-level software architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical strategies.
• Define and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across development teams.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for software development.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Identify and mitigate architectural risks, ensuring system scalability, reliability, and security.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into feasible architectural solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master'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 architect role.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex, large-scale distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, monolithic, event-driven).
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and technologies, with a strong ability to evaluate new ones.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• A dynamic and challenging work environment with significant architectural influence.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.