Senior Software Architect - Backend

Placements24; Gqeberha; Presencial; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 600 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Medical and retirement benefits

Generous annual leave

Professional growth and training

Office-based role with collaboration

Modern technology stack

Positive and dynamic environment

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Software Architect to lead backend design for a fast-growing e-commerce platform. The role focuses on scalable architectures, microservices, and high-performance APIs, with direct collaboration across engineering and product teams.

You will define technical standards, guide decision-making on tech stacks, and mentor engineers to drive innovation. Office-based position in Port Elizabeth, offering a dynamic environment and modern technology stack.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years in software development with 4+ years as architect.
• Experience building large-scale backend systems and microservices.
• Strong knowledge of REST/GraphQL API design.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization.

Responsabilidades

• Design scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Define technical roadmaps and coding standards.
• Oversee development lifecycle and architecture compliance.
• Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

Backend design

Microservices

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Leadership

Problem solving

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Ferramentas

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a leading e-commerce platform, is seeking an experienced Senior Software Architect specializing in backend systems to join their team in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, ZA. This role is office-based, offering a collaborative environment where you can directly engage with development teams and stakeholders. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the scalable and high-performance backend architecture that powers their customer-facing applications. This includes defining technical strategies, establishing coding standards, and ensuring the reliability and efficiency of their software systems. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of modern backend technologies, database design, API development, and distributed systems. You will play a critical role in shaping the technical direction of the company's core products and driving innovation within the engineering department. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your architectural expertise in a fast-paced, growth-oriented company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, reliable, and maintainable backend systems and APIs.
• Define technical strategies and roadmaps for backend development.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and design patterns.
• Oversee the development lifecycle, ensuring adherence to architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to define requirements and solutions.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks and scalability challenges.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence.
• Contribute to the overall technical vision and strategy of the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 4 years in a software architect role.
• Proven experience designing and building large-scale backend systems and microservices.
• Expertise in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Node.js, C#).
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Experience with API design (RESTful, GraphQL) and implementation.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and influence engineering decisions.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Office-based role fostering direct collaboration.
• Access to modern technology stack.
• Positive and dynamic work environment.