Senior Software Architect (Cloud-Native)

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,003,000 - 3,005,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Senior Software Architect specializing in cloud-native technologies for a fully remote engineering organization. You will define the technical vision and architecture for scalable, secure cloud-native applications and guide teams across distributed environments.

Lead microservices, containers, and serverless patterns on AWS/Azure/GCP, mentor engineers, review designs, and drive best practices in security, performance, and cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Software Architect or Senior Engineer focused on cloud-native architectures.
• Proficiency with microservices patterns, distributed systems, and event-driven designs.
• Hands-on with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience designing on major clouds (AWS/Azure/GCP) and serverless workloads.
• Strong CI/CD, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Excellent API design, security, and data-management knowledge in the cloud.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable cloud-native applications and platforms.
• Define patterns and standards for microservices, containers, and serverless computing.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to align technical strategy with business goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Evaluate technologies and tooling for cloud-native development.
• Ensure architectures meet security, performance, reliability, and cost objectives.
• Develop and maintain architectural docs and diagrams.
• Lead architectural reviews and guide implementation strategies.
• Stay updated on emerging cloud-native trends and best practices.
• Drive adoption of innovative architectural approaches.

Skills

Cloud-native architectures

Microservices design

Distributed systems

Docker & Kubernetes

Serverless

CI/CD & DevOps

API design

Leadership

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in digital transformation services, is seeking a visionary Senior Software Architect with a specialization in cloud-native technologies to join their remote-first engineering organization. This is a pivotal role where you will define the technical vision and architecture for cutting-edge cloud-native applications. You will guide development teams in building scalable, resilient, and secure systems leveraging microservices, containers, and serverless technologies. This is an exceptional opportunity to work with leading-edge cloud technologies and shape the future of software development for a global client base. As this role is fully remote, we are looking for experienced architects who can drive technical excellence and collaborate effectively within a distributed team structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native applications and platforms.
• Define architectural patterns and standards for microservices, APIs, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and serverless computing.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineering leads, and stakeholders to align technical strategy with business objectives.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for cloud-native development.
• Ensure architectural designs adhere to best practices for security, performance, reliability, and cost-optimization.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, diagrams, and specifications.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide guidance on implementation strategies.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends and advancements in cloud-native technologies and architectures.
• Drive innovation and champion the adoption of new architectural approaches.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Software Architect or Senior Engineer with a strong focus on cloud-native architectures.
• Deep understanding of microservices design patterns, distributed systems, and event-driven architectures.
• Hands-on experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in designing and implementing solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions).
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, DevOps principles, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Excellent understanding of API design, security best practices, and data management strategies in the cloud.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to influence and guide technical teams and stakeholders effectively.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and lead complex architectural initiatives in a remote setting.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary, significant long-term incentives, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes premium health coverage, generous paid time off, and substantial budgets for professional development and training. Embrace the unparalleled flexibility of fully remote work and contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Join a forward-thinking company that invests in its people and empowers them to make a lasting impact from anywhere.