Senior Software Architect — Lead Scalable, Visionary Systems

Placements24

Johannesburg

On-site

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

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional salary

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Collaborative work environment

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Software Architect to lead the design and technical direction of the company’s software systems in Randburg. You will define the overall architecture and guide development teams to build scalable, robust solutions across the lifecycle.

Collaborating with product management and stakeholders, you will shape the technology landscape, evaluate technologies, and mentor engineers while staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
10+ years of progressive software development experience with focus on architecture.
Proven track record delivering complex, scalable software systems.
Deep knowledge of architectural patterns, microservices, and cloud-native designs.
Expertise in multiple programming languages and technologies.
Strong understanding of DevOps, security, and data management.

Responsibilities

Define and document high-level architecture for new and existing systems.
Provide technical leadership to development teams and enforce architectural standards.
Evaluate technologies, frameworks, and tools to support the vision.
Identify risks and propose mitigations for scalable, reliable, secure software.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into designs.
Stay updated on industry trends and lead architectural reviews throughout the lifecycle.