Senior Solutions Architect - Driving Digital Transformation

e-Merge IT Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,440,000 - 1,760,000; Full time

Job summary

e-Merge IT Recruitment is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to design scalable, secure technology solutions and lead end‑to‑end architecture initiatives. Based in Johannesburg, you will shape architecture in a dynamic, Agile environment, collaborating with stakeholders to balance technical excellence with business value.

The role requires a BSc/BTech or equivalent, TOGAF certification, and 5–7 years in solution architecture, with exposure to South African financial markets.

Qualifications

• Relevant IT degree (BSc/BTech or equivalent).
• TOGAF certification is essential.
• 5–7 years of solution architecture experience in an Agile environment.
• Experience in financial markets is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable, secure, and high‑performing technology solutions.
• Lead end‑to‑end solution architecture in an Agile environment.
• Translate complex business requirements into practical technical designs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment with business objectives.

Skills

Trading and risk platforms

Data management platforms

Cloud architecture

Systems integration and architecture

Agile methodologies

Education

BSc / BTech or equivalent

TOGAF certification

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

e-Merge IT Recruitment is seeking a Senior Solutions Architect to design scalable, secure technology solutions and lead end‑to‑end architecture initiatives. Based in Johannesburg, you will shape architecture in a dynamic, Agile environment, collaborating with stakeholders to balance technical excellence with business value.

The role requires a BSc/BTech or equivalent, TOGAF certification, and 5–7 years in solution architecture, with exposure to South African financial markets.