Solution Architect Business Consulting • Cape Town, South Africa, Johannesburg, South Africa •

Realmdigital; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect to lead large-scale digital transformations. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams and clients' leadership to deliver impactful solutions in cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and modern software engineering. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong background in application development and solution design. Join a passionate team dedicated to engineering excellence and continuous improvement, where your strategic thinking and leadership will drive success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in application development and solution design.
• Strong certifications in DevOps, AWS, and Azure.

Responsibilities

• Drive cloud migration and lead DevOps transition to Azure Cloud.
• Enhance software engineering quality, security, and performance.

Skills

Application Development

Infrastructure Management

DevSecOps

Solution Design

Cloud Migration

CI/CD Pipelines

Software Engineering

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant IT Degree

Certifications in DevOps

TOGAF Certification

AWS Certification

SAFe Agile Certification

Microsoft Azure Certification

Job description

Our Philosophy

At Realm Digital, we imagine, then build.

We are passionate about technology and all things digital. Our mission is to deliver excellent technology—excellently—by offering innovative digital solutions to our clients through strong partnerships.

Core Values:

• Customer experience is everything
• We stick to our commitments
• We communicate openly, honestly, and regularly
• We strive to be better every day
• We deliver excellence, always
• We are in this together
• Our team is our greatest asset

Purpose: We're seeking a seasoned Solutions Architect to shape, design, and evolve the architecture that drives large-scale digital transformation.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and our clients' senior leadership to deliver impactful solutions across cloud infrastructure, DevOps, AI, and modern software engineering.

Responsibilities include:

1. Drive our client's group-wide cloud migration in phases
2. Lead the DevOps migration from Azure on-premises to Azure Cloud, including code repositories and CI/CD pipelines
3. Enhance software engineering maturity focusing on quality, security, scalability, and performance
4. Ensure architectural alignment across the broader Group and Cluster initiatives
5. Stay ahead of emerging technologies and architectural patterns to inform strategic planning

Essential Skills, Attributes & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in application development, infrastructure, DevSecOps, and solution design
• Relevant IT degree or equivalent qualification
• Certifications in DevOps, TOGAF, AWS, SAFe Agile, Microsoft Azure, or Software Engineering
• A strategic thinker who thrives in ambiguity, balancing innovation with pragmatism
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, collaborate, and communicate effectively
• Passionate about engineering excellence and continuous improvement