Solutions Architect

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a seasoned Solutions Architect in Cape Town to lead design and implementation of client-focused technical solutions. You will work with clients, product owners and development teams to translate business needs into scalable, secure architectures.

The role requires 8+ years of experience, a CS/engineering degree, and a proven track record delivering reliable systems on cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect or similar.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record designing and implementing technical solutions.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop technical solutions that meet client needs.
• Collaborate with clients, product owners, and development teams.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools.
• Provide technical guidance and support to teams and clients.

Skills

Software architecture

Design patterns

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Communication

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

As a Solutions Architect you'll be responsible for designing and implementing technical solutions that meet the needs of our clients. You'll work closely with clients, product owners, and development teams to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications. You'll also be responsible for ensuring that our solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure, and that they meet industry best practices and standards.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Design and develop technical solutions that meet the needs of our clients, taking into account their business requirements, budget, and timeline.
• Work closely with clients, product owners, and development teams to understand their needs and translate them into technical specifications.
• Ensure that solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure, and that they meet industry best practices and standards.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools that can be used to improve our solutions and processes.
• Work closely with development teams to ensure that solutions are implemented according to specifications and that they meet quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to development teams, product owners, and clients.

Qualifications and experience:

• 8+ years of experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role in a software development environment.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven track record of successfully designing and implementing technical solutions that meet business requirements.
• Strong knowledge of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with clients, product owners, and development teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.