Senior Solutions Architect — Enterprise Data & Cloud

Clicks Group; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail organization seeks a Solutions Architect within the IT Data Management & Enterprise Architecture Team, based in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in application development, solution design, and technical leadership. Responsibilities include leading solution discussions, assessing proposed changes, and contributing to the improvement of architecture strategy. This role is critical for developing effective IT solutions that align with business needs while complying with standards and practices.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in application development.
• 4 years in application design using industry-standard methodologies.
• Experience in line management or technical leadership roles for 2-3 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver IT solutions and architectural designs aligned with established standards.
• Lead discussions with demand managers and business unit leadership.
• Assess and estimate changes to existing systems and architecture.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Technical Leadership

Solution Design & Evaluation

Stakeholder Engagement & Influence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

A leading retail organization seeks a Solutions Architect within the IT Data Management & Enterprise Architecture Team, based in Cape Town. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in application development, solution design, and technical leadership. Responsibilities include leading solution discussions, assessing proposed changes, and contributing to the improvement of architecture strategy. This role is critical for developing effective IT solutions that align with business needs while complying with standards and practices.