Senior Software Architect: Cloud, Microservices & Strategy

Placements24

Upington

On-site

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking an experienced Lead Software Architect to steer technical strategy and solution design for scalable, secure software systems. You will collaborate with stakeholders, guide development teams, and shape architectural vision across critical projects.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software development with architecture focus, strong leadership, and deep cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).

Qualifications

Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of software development with a strong focus on architecture.
Proven experience designing and implementing complex, scalable software systems.
Deep knowledge of multiple architectural styles (microservices, monolithic, event-driven).
Proficiency in cloud platforms and databases, and familiarity with DevOps/CI-CD.

Responsibilities

Define and evolve the software architecture for new and existing systems.
Lead architectural design sessions and provide technical guidance to development teams.
Translate business requirements into technical specifications and blueprints.
Ensure architectural integrity, scalability, performance, and security of solutions.
Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and platforms and mentor engineers on best practices.
Collaborate with product and project managers to ensure alignment.
Identify and mitigate technical risks across the lifecycle.
Promote code quality and adherence to standards; stay updated on trends.