Solutions Architect

Paracon; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Johannesburg seeks a skilled Solutions Architect to bridge technical strategy and implementation. The ideal candidate has expertise in Java or Python, experience with customer onboarding solutions, event-driven and domain-driven design, and adept leadership in technical delivery. This full-time position requires a candidate capable of guiding teams through complex challenges and applying scalable solutions across various domains.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in customer onboarding solutions.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Ability to translate complex business problems into scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient solutions across multiple domains.
• Remain hands-on in coding (Java or Python), guiding teams through technical challenges.
• Lead technical discussions with stakeholders, developers, and architects.
• Apply event-driven and domain-driven design principles.
• Provide leadership across multiple initiatives and mentor teams.

Skills

Active Programming Experience in Java or Python

Architecture Frameworks

Cloud Architecture

Microservices & API Design

Event-Driven Architecture

Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

SDLC & Tooling

Security & Compliance

Leadership

Job description

Paracon City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Overview

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Solutions Architect who can bridge the gap between technical strategy and practical implementation. This role is ideal for someone who not only excels in architectural design but is also actively involved in programming (Java or Python) and can lead by example in coding, solution design, and technical delivery. The successful candidate will have proven experience in customer onboarding solutions, a deep understanding of event-driven architectures and domain-driven design (DDD), and the ability to translate complex business problems into implementable, scalable solutions. Strong leadership and collaboration skills are essential, as this role supports multiple teams and portfolios while requiring frequent context switching.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable, secure, and resilient solutions across multiple domains.
• Remain hands-on in coding (Java or Python), guiding teams through complex technical challenges.
• Lead technical discussions with stakeholders, developers, and architects.
• Apply event-driven and domain-driven design principles to build future-ready architectures.
• Provide leadership across multiple initiatives, mentoring teams and ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy.

Requirements

• Active Programming Experience: Currently or recently coding in Java or Python, with the ability to contribute hands-on.
• Architecture Frameworks: Strong understanding of enterprise methodologies such as TOGAF.
• Cloud Architecture: Deep hands-on expertise with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure/GCP beneficial).
• Microservices & API Design: Proven track record in designing and integrating microservices architectures; strong experience with REST, GraphQL, gRPC, API gateways, and service discovery.
• Event-Driven Architecture: In-depth experience with event sourcing, CQRS, publish-subscribe models, and stream processing (Kafka).
• Domain-Driven Design (DDD): Solid understanding and application in real-world systems.
• SDLC & Tooling: Proficiency in Agile, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Security & Compliance: Working knowledge of authentication/authorization (OAuth2, OpenID Connect, mTLS) and general security best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to influence at all levels.

Seniorities & Employment

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology