Solutions Architect

Parvana; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established software development company in Bellville is seeking a Solutions Architect to design and develop scalable software solutions for the education sector. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software architecture and product development, with high proficiency in Java, Angular, and microservices architecture. You will provide technical leadership and mentor team members while adhering to best practices throughout the product lifecycle. This role offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for innovation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software architecture and product development.
• Ability to lead and inspire technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience in end-to-end solution design.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and document software solutions for the education sector.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor team members.
• Evaluate and improve existing systems for performance.

Skills

Java

Angular

Microservices

Technical Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-solving

Agile Methodologies

Education

Relevant tertiary degree (Computer Science, Software Engineering)

Tools

mySQL

Job description

About our client

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to their technology stack. Their solutions and services span the full range of the software development life cycle. Employees are mostly permanent and long term. They have a very low staff turnover, which is indicative of how well they are treated.

What you will be doing

• Design, develop, and document scalable, robust, and secure software solutions specifically for the education sector.
• Provide technical leadership, drive decision-making, mentor team members, and ensure adherence to best practices and standards throughout the product lifecycle.
• Work closely with product managers, educational specialists, and clients to translate requirements into technical solutions and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Assist in technical roadmap planning, effort estimation, stay updated on emerging trends, and identify / drive opportunities for innovation and technology adoption.
• Continuously evaluate and improve existing systems for performance, scalability, and maintainability, while ensuring compliance with security, regulatory, and privacy standards.
• Oversee the implementation of architectural solutions, troubleshoot technical challenges, and address concerns related to performance, reliability, and usability.

What our client is looking for

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.)
• 10+ years in software architecture and product development.
• High proficiency in Java, Angular, or other back-end and front-end technologies.
• Expertise in microservices architecture, integration design, and best practices.
• Deep knowledge of database design, specifically mySQL.
• Proven experience in end-to-end solution design and complex project implementation.
• Ability to translate solutions into technical software design documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile, and collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire technical teams.
• Key responsibilities include developing solution strategies, analyzing the technology environment, creating prototypes, providing leadership through the delivery process, and supporting Agile teams.

Job ID

• J107068

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers

Requirements

Solutions Architect, Education Sector, Java, Angular, mySQL, Microservices, Technical Leadership, Product Development, Software Architecture, Agile