Senior Solutions Architect

Ignitebyte Digital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 110 000 - 150 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg is looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to drive enterprise-level technology strategies within the financial services sector. The candidate must possess strong technical and business acumen, mentoring capabilities, and extensive experience in large-scale architecture. Responsibilities include leading design processes, client engagement, and assessing existing architectures. Join a high-performance consulting environment with opportunities for professional development and growth.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Certification sponsorship

Career growth into leadership roles

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in software development, architecture or related technical leadership.
• Proven track record in large-scale, complex enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms and hybrid architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural design across systems, applications, data and infrastructure.
• Translate complex business needs into architecture and solution designs.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and frameworks.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Communication

Problem-Solving

Leadership

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Postgraduate Diploma in Cloud Computing

Tools

AWS

Azure

API frameworks

Sparx EA

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Solutions Architect to join our Management Consulting Advisory Team.

The ideal candidate is a strategic technology leader with extensive experience in designing, implementing and governing enterprise-scale architecture solutions particularly within the financial services industry.

You will partner with business and technology leaders to translate strategic objectives into scalable, secure and efficient architectures.

This role demands both technical depth and business acumen along with the ability to guide teams, influence decisions and drive successful project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Client-Facing Responsibilities

Translate complex business needs into comprehensive architecture and solution designs.

Lead end-to-end architectural design across systems, applications, data and infrastructure.

Conduct client workshops, architecture reviews and technical discussions.

Evaluate, select and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks and platforms.

Provide architectural oversight during project delivery to ensure alignment and scalability.

Participate in architecture governance boards and ensure adherence to standards.

Assess existing architectures and recommend modernization or optimization initiatives.

Internal / Organizational Responsibilities

Mentor, coach and develop architecture and consulting team members.

Contribute to proposal development, RFPs and go-to-market strategies.

Promote knowledge sharing, thought leadership and methodology enhancement.

Oversee project architecture risk management and stakeholder communication.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related field.

Minimum 12 years of experience in software development, systems architecture or related technical leadership roles.

Proven track record as a Solutions Architect in large-scale, complex enterprise environments ideally within financial services or consulting.

Technical Skills

Strong knowledge of Enterprise Architecture Frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).

Expertise in architectural patterns such as microservices, layered and event-driven systems.

Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures.

Experience with DevOps CI/CD pipelines and modern delivery practices.

Skilled in API design, integration and security frameworks (OAuth2, SAML, Open ID Connect).

Proficiency with enterprise architecture tools like Sparx EA, ADOIT, ADONIS or Bizagi.

Familiarity with ArchiMate notation and architecture modeling best practices.

Certifications (Preferred)

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Google Professional Cloud Architect
• TOGAF Certified
• ITIL / COBIT
• ArchiMate Certified

Soft Skills / Competencies

Exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Strong analytical, strategic and problem-solving capabilities.

Confident in engaging with executive-level stakeholders and driving strategic outcomes.

Demonstrated leadership, mentoring and team collaboration skills.

Adaptable and resilient with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

Strong business acumen and consulting mindset.

Benefits

• Work with top-tier clients in the financial services industry.
• Influence and shape enterprise-level technology strategies.
• Join a collaborative, innovative and high-performance consulting environment.
• Access to professional development, certification sponsorship and mentorship programs.
• Opportunities for career growth into architecture leadership and strategic advisory roles.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and multi-cloud enterprise projects.

Required Education

• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree Preferred / Advantageous
• BSc / BEng / BTech / BCom in Information Technology or Computer Science
• Postgraduate Diploma or Honours Degree in Software Development or Cloud Computing
• Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) or Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-)
• Agile / Scrum Certification (e.g., Certified Scrum Developer or Scrum Master)
• DevOps or CI/CD Certification

Key Skills

Apache Hive, S3, Redshift, Spark, AWS, Solr, NoSQL, Data Warehouse, Internet Of Things, Kafka, DynamoDB, ZooKeeper

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1
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