Solutions Architect

Parvana; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Parvana is seeking a Software Architect in Bellville, South Africa to design and develop secure software solutions for the education sector. You will lead technical decisions, mentor team members, and ensure best practices throughout the software lifecycle.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience and proficiency in Java and Angular, along with a relevant tertiary degree. This role offers the opportunity to innovate in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software architecture and product development.
• Expertise in microservices architecture and integration design.
• Ability to translate solutions into technical design documentation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Java

Angular

Microservices architecture

Database design (MySQL)

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Agile methodologies

Education

Relevant tertiary degree (Computer Science, Software Engineering)

Job description

Bellville, South Africa | Posted on 08/05/2026

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.