Solutions Architect

Feeblo; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Solutions Architect to spearhead the design and implementation of innovative, enterprise-grade solutions. This role requires a blend of deep technical expertise and strategic business insight to craft architectures that address critical challenges. You will lead cross-functional teams, establish architectural principles, and guide technology selections while ensuring alignment with organizational goals. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in driving cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering/architecture roles with enterprise solutions.
• Experience in cloud platforms and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex enterprise-grade solutions.
• Mentor engineering teams and advise on technology investments.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Solution Design

Stakeholder Collaboration

Agile mindset

DevOps mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Master's in Computer Science

MBA or business certification

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

IAM

Zero Trust

Secrets Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Solutions Architect to lead the design and implementation of complex, enterprise-grade solutions. The ideal candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strategic business acumen to deliver innovative architectures that solve critical business challenges. You will serve as the technical authority, guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring solutions align with organizational goals, industry standards, and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Define end-to-end architecture for large-scale systems (cloud, hybrid, or on-premises)
• Lead technology selection processes and build vs. buy decisions
• Establish architectural principles, standards, and governance frameworks
• Conduct system design reviews and performance optimizations

Solution Design & Delivery

• Translate business requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions
• Develop architecture blueprints, reference implementations, and PoCs
• Oversee integration of SaaS, PaaS, and custom-developed components
• Ensure solutions meet non-functional requirements (scalability, reliability, security)

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with CTO / CIO to align technology with business strategy
• Advise executive leadership on technology investments
• Mentor engineering teams on architectural best practices
• Collaborate with security teams on compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, SOC 2)
• Research and prototype emerging technologies (AI / ML, blockchain, IoT)
• Drive cloud adoption and digital transformation initiatives
• Optimize TCO through architecture rationalization

Core Technologies

Cloud Platforms : AWS / Azure / GCP (Professional Architect cert preferred)

Security : IAM, Zero Trust, Secrets Management

Domain Expertise

Microservices & Serverless Design Patterns

High-Availability / Disaster Recovery Strategies

Soft Skills

Agile / DevOps mindset

Qualifications

Education :

• Bachelor's / Master's in Computer Science or related field
• MBA or business certification (preferred)

Experience :

• 10+ years in software engineering / architecture roles
• 5+ years designing enterprise solutions ($1M+ budgets)
• 3+ full lifecycle implementations at scale

Certifications (2+ Required) :

• AWS / Azure / GCP Solutions Architect - Professional