Senior Software Architect

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Remote work flexibility

Professional development budget

Collaborative remote culture

Influence technical direction

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an innovative and experienced Senior Software Architect to lead the architectural direction of our software products in a remote-first environment. You will define system components, data flows, and architecture decisions that scale and endure, partnering with product managers and engineering teams.

The role requires 10+ years in software development, 5+ years as an architect, deep knowledge of microservices, monolithic and event-driven styles, and excellence in communication

Qualifications

• 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 software systems.
• Deep knowledge of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, monolithic, event-driven).
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and technologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and document high-level software architecture, including system components, interfaces, and data flows.
• Define technical standards, guidelines, and best practices for software development.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and frameworks to support architectural requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, guiding them in implementing the architecture.
• Analyze and address non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, and reliability.

Education

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

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an innovative and experienced Senior Software Architect to join their forward-thinking, fully remote team. You will be responsible for defining and guiding the overall technical architecture of our software products, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and meet business objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of software design patterns, technology trends, and the ability to translate complex requirements into robust architectural blueprints. If you are passionate about shaping the technical direction of products and thrive in a collaborative, remote-first environment, this opportunity in Polokwane is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document high-level software architecture, including system components, interfaces, and data flows.
• Define technical standards, guidelines, and best practices for software development.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies and frameworks to support architectural requirements.
• Collaborate with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure architectural alignment with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, guiding them in implementing the architecture.
• Analyze and address non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, and reliability.

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 software systems.
• Deep knowledge of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, monolithic, event-driven).
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and technologies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote working arrangements.
• Significant budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• A dynamic and collaborative remote work culture.
• Opportunity to influence the technical direction of innovative products.