Solutions Architect

Araxi Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Diverse project work

Job summary

Araxi Group is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead the design, architecture and delivery of enterprise software, while staying hands-on with development.

You will mentor teams, drive best practices, ensure SDLC governance, and work with clients to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions.

The role requires 8+ years in C# development, deep experience in enterprise architectures, and strong communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in C# development and software engineering.
• Experience in solution architecture for enterprise systems.
• Ability to design systems aligned to non-functional requirements (performance, scalability).

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise-level software solutions.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams.
• Participate in hands-on development to ensure architectural alignment.
• Translate business requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions.
• Define and enforce architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Address non-functional requirements such as security and performance.
• Engage with clients to present solutions and gain buy-in.
• Mentor and support team members to enhance technical capability.
• Ensure effective SDLC processes and delivery governance.
• Take ownership of technical delivery, including risk identification and mitigation.

Skills

C# development

Solution architecture

Object-oriented design

GOF patterns

RDBMS basics

.NET/Java stacks

Stakeholder communication

Education

Relevant degree

Matric Mathematics (Higher Grade)

Tools

Cloud platforms

Front-end frameworks

Job description

Role Overview

The Solutions Architect is responsible for leading the design, architecture, and delivery of enterprise-level software solutions. This role exists to ensure that client business needs are translated into scalable, high-quality technical solutions while maintaining hands‑on involvement in development. The Solutions Architect provides technical leadership, mentors team members, and drives best practices, contributing directly to successful project delivery and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture and design of complex, enterprise-level software solutions
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams
• Participate in hands‑on development to ensure alignment with architectural vision
• Translate business requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions
• Define and enforce architecture standards, design patterns, and best practices
• Address non-functional requirements such as security, performance, scalability, and availability
• Engage with clients to present solutions, provide recommendations, and gain buy‑in
• Mentor and support team members to enhance technical capability
• Ensure effective implementation of SDLC processes and delivery governance
• Take ownership of technical delivery, including risk identification and mitigation

Requirements

Essential Skills & Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in C# development and software engineering
• Proven experience in solution architecture for enterprise systems
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and design principles
• Experience applying architectural and design patterns (e.g., GOF)
• Solid experience working with RDBMS, including basic database administration
• Ability to design systems aligned to non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, etc.)
• Experience with .NET frameworks and/or exposure to Java technology stacks
• Ability to architect solutions in unfamiliar technology environments
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience working across multiple industries and project environments
• Exposure to modern architectural styles (e.g., microservices, distributed systems)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and cloud-native architecture
• Experience with front-end/client-side frameworks and patterns
• Relevant architecture or technical certifications

Qualifications

• Relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent practical experience
• Matric Mathematics (Higher Grade)

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong leadership and mentorship capability
• High level of accountability and ownership
• Adaptability and willingness to learn and work in changing environments

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth
• Collaborative and supportive working environment
• Exposure to diverse, exciting, and meaningful project work across industries