Tech Lead / Solution Architect

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Tech Lead/Solution Architect in Cape Town, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and over 8 years of software development experience, including 6 years in architectural roles. Responsibilities include designing scalable solutions, leading development teams, and collaborating with business stakeholders. The position requires strong knowledge of cloud technologies and Agile methodologies, with excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 6 years in architectural roles.
• Experience leading development teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies and architectural best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, robust technical solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into effective architectural designs.
• Lead and mentor development teams.

Skills

Object-oriented design

Distributed systems

Cloud technologies

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the job Tech Lead/Solution Architect

Tech Lead/Solution Architect

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 6 years in architectural roles
• Strong knowledge of object-oriented design, distributed systems, and cloud technologies
• Experience with Agile methodologies and leading development teams
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in financial services industry
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration technologies
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and oversee the implementation of scalable, robust technical solutions
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into effective architectural designs
• Lead and mentor development teams, fostering a culture of code quality and continuous improvement
• Drive adoption of best practices in software development and architecture
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide technical direction for projects
• Balance technical debt with feature delivery to maintain a healthy codebase
• Contribute to strategic technology decisions and enterprise architecture evolution

What You'll Do:

• Solution Design: Analyze business needs and create end-to-end solution designs that address key issues and align with strategic goals.
• Technical Leadership: Guide development teams in implementing high-quality, scalable solutions. Conduct code reviews and promote best practices.
• Stakeholder Management: Work closely with business analysts, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business requirements.
• Architecture Governance: Implement and maintain architectural standards across projects, ensuring consistency and integration.
• Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and propose innovative solutions to complex business problems.