Senior Software Architect - Hybrid, Lead Technical Excellence

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model in Soweto

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan contribution

Annual bonus opportunities

Conferences and advanced training

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Software Architect to lead the design and technical direction of its software solutions. You will define architectural standards, patterns, and strategies to build scalable, robust applications.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers and stakeholders, and translate business needs into comprehensive technical designs. A strong leadership mindset and passion for innovation are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a software architecture role.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex, scalable, and high-performance software systems.
• Deep understanding of architectural styles (e.g., Microservices, SOA, Monolithic).
• Expertise in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services.
• Knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases and data modeling.
• Strong Agile/Scrum experience and excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall software architecture for new and existing applications.
• Establish technical standards, best practices, and design patterns for the development team.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to software development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into architectural designs.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security of systems.
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide feedback on design proposals.
• Mentor and coach software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact.

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Software Architect to lead the design and technical direction of its software solutions. You will define architectural standards, patterns, and strategies to build scalable, robust applications.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with product managers and stakeholders, and translate business needs into comprehensive technical designs. A strong leadership mindset and passion for innovation are essential.