Senior Solutions Architect

IGNITEBYTE DIGITAL (PTY) LTD; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect. The role involves designing enterprise-scale architecture solutions for financial services. Candidates should have extensive experience and a strong track record in large-scale environments. This position offers opportunities for career growth and working with top clients in the industry.

Benefits

Professional development programs

Career growth opportunities

Work with top-tier clients

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in software development and systems architecture.
• Proven track record in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Strong analytical, strategic, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex business needs into architecture designs.
• Lead architectural design across systems and infrastructure.
• Conduct client workshops and technical discussions.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

API design and security frameworks

DevOps CI/CD pipelines

Microservices architecture

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Sparx EA

AWS

Azure

Google Professional Cloud Architect

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

Bachelors 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 OpenID 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 Bachelors Degree Preferred / Advantageous Qualifications 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-204) 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

Salary: 50000 - 50000