Solutions Architect - Hybrid Role

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Medical aid and provident fund

Generous leave allocation

Hybrid work model

Professional development & certs

Modern tech stack access

Collaborative environment

Company social events

Job summary

Placements24 in Centurion, Gauteng seeks a Solutions Architect to design scalable tech solutions bridging business needs with engineering execution. This hybrid role blends remote work with in-office collaboration at our Centurion hub.

You will translate requirements into architectures, guide DevOps practices, evaluate technologies, and mentor teams while maintaining comprehensive documentation. The role emphasizes performance, security, and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of software development and architecture experience.
• Experience designing and implementing complex software solutions.
• Strong knowledge of architectural patterns and microservices.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, or C#, and cloud platforms.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills; agile experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and designs.
• Design and oversee software solution implementations aligned with architecture.
• Evaluate technologies and tools for projects.
• Collaborate with development teams, product managers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain architectural documentation and standards.
• Identify risks and dependencies across projects.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to teams.
• Perform architectural reviews and enforce standards.
• Optimize for performance, scalability, security, and cost.

Skills

Software architecture

Microservices

Cloud computing

DevOps

Programming languages

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

DevOps tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and innovative software development company, is seeking a talented Solutions Architect to join their growing team. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to combine the flexibility of remote work with the collaborative benefits of in-office interaction at our Centurion, Gauteng hub. The Solutions Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing robust, scalable, and cost-effective technology solutions that meet the evolving needs of our business and clients. You will play a crucial role in bridging the gap between business requirements and technical execution, ensuring that our systems are well-architected for performance, security, and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business requirements into detailed technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Design and oversee the implementation of software solutions, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools for projects.
• Collaborate closely with development teams, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop and maintain architectural documentation, including diagrams, models, and standards.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to established standards and patterns.
• Optimize solutions for performance, scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development and architecture.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex software solutions.
• Strong understanding of architectural patterns, microservices, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, or GCP), and DevOps principles.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.
• Familiarity with database design and management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Medical aid and provident fund contributions.
• Generous leave allocation.
• Hybrid work model providing flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Access to modern technology stack.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Company-sponsored social events.