Senior Software Architect & Tech Lead

BETSoftware; Durban; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

BETSoftware Durban is seeking a design-focused software architect to lead design, planning and implementation of robust, scalable solutions. You will drive architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure SDLC governance with a focus on performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes collaborating in planning discussions, adhering to best practices, and delivering maintainable, secure systems with strong usability.

Qualifications

• Must show strong attention to detail and quality assurance.
• Experience with design principles and architecture fundamentals.
• Proven leadership or mentoring abilities.
• Deep understanding of the SDLC and software project management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to design solutions that can be modified easily.
• Adaptability to changing requirements and environments.

Responsibilities

• Actively contribute to design and planning meetings, discussions and documentation.
• Design solutions using appropriate architectural patterns.
• Ensure designs improve high-volume transactional performance, resilience, automation and innovation.
• Make designs test, DevOps and support friendly.
• Identify objectives for self and team and publish plans.
• Set goals aligned with chosen dev methodology to complete projects.
• Consider impediments and obstacles and plan accordingly.
• Refactor strategies for maximum benefit in minimal time.
• Coordinate dependencies and communicate impact to stakeholders.
• Publish plan to peers and stakeholders using agreed methods.
• Deliver complete solutions that meet tasks and objectives with required precision.
• Ensure code is reviewed and the codebase remains sound.
• Meet throughput, response, and processing time requirements.
• Ensure efficient resource utilization and scalability.
• Facilitate interoperability with other products and systems.
• Maintain compatibility with existing solutions and minimize negative impacts.
• Ensure usability and a positive user experience.
• Support accessibility and inclusivity in solution design.
• Drive ongoing usability and learnability for users.

Skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Architecture fundamentals

SDLC knowledge

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering

Job description

BETSoftware Durban is seeking a design-focused software architect to lead design, planning and implementation of robust, scalable solutions. You will drive architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and ensure SDLC governance with a focus on performance and reliability.

The role emphasizes collaborating in planning discussions, adhering to best practices, and delivering maintainable, secure systems with strong usability.