Senior Solutions Architect - Digital Platforms

Placements24; East London; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect for our East London, Eastern Cape team. You will design and oversee the implementation of robust digital platforms that enhance customer experience and streamline operations, collaborating with product, engineering, and business teams.

You will translate complex requirements into scalable, secure solutions, provide technical leadership through the SDLC, and mentor junior architects while evaluating technologies and overseeing architectural

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software development experience, with 2-3 years in a Solutions Architect or similar role.
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex digital platforms and applications.
• Strong understanding of modern architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture).
• Proficiency in programming languages (Java, C#, Python, JavaScript).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of databases, APIs, and system integration techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of digital platforms, including web applications, mobile solutions, and backend services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical solutions that align with business objectives.
• Develop architectural blueprints, technical specifications, and documentation for proposed solutions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for platform development.
• Oversee the implementation of architectural designs, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
• Conduct architectural reviews and performance analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Mentor junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

C#

Python

JavaScript

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

REST APIs

Microservices

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading automotive services provider, is looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to join their team in East London, Eastern Cape. This role is pivotal in designing and overseeing the implementation of robust digital platforms that enhance customer experience and streamline operations. You will collaborate closely with product management, engineering, and business teams to translate complex requirements into effective, scalable, and secure technical solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced architect to drive significant technological advancements within a well-established company, contributing to key initiatives from East London.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of digital platforms, including web applications, mobile solutions, and backend services.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define technical solutions that align with business objectives.
• Develop architectural blueprints, technical specifications, and documentation for proposed solutions.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for platform development.
• Oversee the implementation of architectural designs, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
• Conduct architectural reviews and performance analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Mentor junior architects and developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2-3 years in a Solutions Architect or similar role.
• Proven experience designing and delivering complex digital platforms and applications.
• Strong understanding of modern architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Knowledge of databases, APIs, and system integration techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience working in Agile development environments.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, performance-based incentives, comprehensive health benefits, and retirement savings options.
• You will be part of a dynamic team environment in East London, working on impactful digital transformation projects.