Senior Software Solutions Architect

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonuses

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement annuity

Hybrid work model

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl, Western Cape, is seeking a Senior Software Solutions Architect to lead the design and delivery of scalable software architectures for diverse clients. The role blends on-site client collaboration with remote work to accelerate projects.

You will translate complex business needs into robust technical designs, guide development teams, and influence technology choices across cloud, microservices, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines. Hybrid work enables focused, productive days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development with strong architectural design.
• Experience delivering complex enterprise software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable software solutions tailored to client requirements.
• Create architectural blueprints, specs, and design documents.
• Evaluate and select technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams throughout projects.
• Gather and refine requirements with clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure coding standards and architectural principles are followed.
• Conduct technical reviews and QA assessments.
• Identify opportunities for technical innovation and process improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Stay updated with trends in software development and architecture.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

Microservices

APIs

Distributed systems

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, is looking for a Senior Software Solutions Architect to join their dynamic team based in Paarl, Western Cape. This hybrid role focuses on designing and guiding the implementation of innovative software solutions for a diverse range of clients. You will be instrumental in translating complex business needs into robust, scalable, and maintainable technical architectures. This position offers a blend of on-site collaboration with clients and internal teams, and remote flexibility for focused work.

Key Responsibilities

• Design scalable and robust software solutions tailored to client requirements.
• Develop architectural blueprints, technical specifications, and design documents.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with clients, product owners, and stakeholders to gather and refine requirements.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural principles.
• Conduct technical reviews and quality assurance assessments.
• Identify opportunities for technical innovation and process improvement.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in software development and architecture.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, with a strong emphasis on architectural design.
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex, enterprise-level software solutions.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and modern software design patterns.
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, and distributed systems.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage client relationships and stakeholder expectations.
• Experience working in a hybrid model, balancing on-site and remote work.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and project-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance.
• Retirement annuity contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth, certifications, and training.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Exposure to a wide variety of challenging projects and industries.
• Collaborative team environment in Paarl, Western Cape.
• Travel opportunities for client engagements.