Senior Solutions Architect - Digital Platforms (East London)

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

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