Senior Software Architect & Tech Leader

Express Employment Professionals Midrand; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals Midrand seeks an experienced Software Architect to lead design and architecture for complex systems. You will make critical technical decisions, review designs, and mentor developers while driving best practices and security across cloud-based solutions.

The role requires leadership, strong problem solving, and excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Professional software development experience.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent).
• Expert-level proficiency in multiple programming languages and frameworks including Laravel, PHP, Vue, js, node.js, next.js, Django, React, Flask, Angular, Python, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and SQL Server.
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns and system design.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects.
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Outstanding communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to balance technical excellence with business pragmatism.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems.
• Make critical technical decisions and provide technical leadership.
• Review and approve architectural designs and implementation approaches.
• Conduct comprehensive code reviews and ensure code quality standards.
• Mentor other developers, fostering their growth.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks in projects.
• Drive technical excellence and advocate for best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and security.
• Lead technical discussions and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Participate in strategic planning and roadmap development.
• Provide technical estimates for initiatives.
• Handle critical production issues and incident response.

Skills

Software architecture

Leadership

Code reviews

Mentoring

Problem solving

Stakes management

Stakeholder communication

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Laravel

PHP

Vue.js

Node.js

Next.js

Django

React

Flask

Angular

Python

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

Job description

Express Employment Professionals Midrand seeks an experienced Software Architect to lead design and architecture for complex systems. You will make critical technical decisions, review designs, and mentor developers while driving best practices and security across cloud-based solutions.

The role requires leadership, strong problem solving, and excellent communication with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.