Technical Lead Solution Architect (Upper Senior Level)- Talent Pooling

Khonology (Pty) Ltd; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Solution Architect to join their dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement complex software solutions tailored to client needs, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Collaborating closely with development and sales teams, you will lead projects from conception to delivery while mentoring junior developers. This role demands a strong background in software development and solutions architecture, particularly in cloud technologies. If you have a passion for innovation and a proven track record in leading high-performing teams, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development and solutions architecture.
• Strong leadership skills and experience leading development teams.
• Expertise in cloud solution design and various development frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop technology strategies.
• Lead software development projects from ideation to delivery.
• Architect and design solutions that meet business requirements.

Skills

Software Development

Solutions Architecture

Leadership Skills

Cloud Solution Design

TypeScript

Angular

NodeJS

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Job description

Khonology is talent pooling for an experienced and highly skilled Solution Architect to join our team. As a Solution Architect, you will be responsible for designing and implementing complex software solutions that meet the needs of our clients.

You will work closely with our development teams to ensure that our software solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure. You will also collaborate with our sales teams to understand our client's needs and develop solutions that meet their requirements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both software development and solutions architecture. You should be able to work independently and as part of a team, and have a passion for delivering high-quality digital solutions.

Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement technology strategies that align with business goals and objectives.
2. Lead software development projects from ideation to delivery, ensuring high quality and timely completion.
3. Create thought leadership content that positions Khonology’s value proposition in the market.
4. Architect and design solutions that meet business requirements and adhere to industry best practices.
5. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams.
6. Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for adoption.
7. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of systems and applications.
8. Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources.
9. Design and implement innovative cloud-native solutions for Khonology products and client products.
10. Collaborate with delivery and sales teams to create solutions, technical approaches, and effort estimates for client solutions.
11. Enhance Khonology Ways of Work content library for continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
2. 10+ years of experience in software development and solution architecture.
3. Strong leadership skills and experience leading development teams.
4. Expertise in cloud solution design, most importantly in AWS, including containerisation, and microservices architecture.
5. Expertise in TypeScript as the primary programming language.
6. Expertise in various development frameworks, Angular and NodeJS.
7. Knowledge of database technologies and data management.
8. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
9. Strong problem-solving and solutioning capabilities.
10. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

If you are a self-starter with a passion for technology and a desire to lead high-performing teams, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Technology Lead position at Khonology.

Note: This position requires a high level of expertise in both software development and solutions architecture. The candidate should have a strong track record of leading development teams and designing solutions that meet business requirements while adhering to industry best practices. The ability to evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for adoption is also critical to success in this role. If you meet these requirements and are excited about the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of professionals, we encourage you to apply for the Solution Architecture position at Khonology.

Employment Type

Fixed Term Contract with Independent Contractor through a contracting company.