Senior Software Architect — Hybrid Tech Leadership

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Performance bonuses

Retirement plan with company matching

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, ZA is seeking a Lead Software Architect to define the technical vision and architecture for our software products. You will mentor engineers, set coding standards, and drive scalable, secure solutions in a hybrid work environment.

You will guide teams, collaborate with product stakeholders, evaluate new technologies, and shape our technology stack. The role demands 8+ years in software development, deep OO design, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of software development with 4+ years in senior architect/lead role.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise-grade software.
• Expertise in Java, Python, C#, JavaScript and modern frameworks.
• Deep understanding of OO design, patterns, and microservices/SOA.
• Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of Agile and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the software architecture for scalable products.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Define coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and architectural assessments.
• Research and recommend new technologies and tools.
• Design and implement robust APIs and microservices.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Contribute to product roadmap and strategic planning.
• Ensure security, reliability, and robustness of solutions.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

Microservices

SOA

Design patterns

Agile

Leadership

Cloud thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng, North West, ZA is seeking a Lead Software Architect to define the technical vision and architecture for our software products. You will mentor engineers, set coding standards, and drive scalable, secure solutions in a hybrid work environment.

You will guide teams, collaborate with product stakeholders, evaluate new technologies, and shape our technology stack. The role demands 8+ years in software development, deep OO design, and strong leadership.