Visionary Senior Software Architect | Hybrid Upington

Placements24

Upington

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and incentives

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington is seeking a Senior Software Architect to lead the design and technical direction of our software solutions. This role defines architectural strategies, ensures scalability and performance, and guides teams to implement standards.

You will shape the technology roadmap and mentor engineers in a dynamic, forward-thinking company. The position offers a hybrid work model in Upington, with opportunities for professional development and a significant impact on the company’s

Qualifications

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
10+ years of software development experience with at least 5 years in a software architecture role.
Experience designing complex, scalable, distributed systems.
Deep knowledge of architectural patterns (e.g., microservices, event-driven) and design principles.

Responsibilities

Define and document high-level software architecture and technical standards for applications and systems.
Collaborate with product management and engineering to translate requirements into scalable designs.
Provide technical leadership to development teams throughout the lifecycle.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies, frameworks, and tools.
Ensure architectural integrity, performance, security, and maintainability of solutions.
Conduct architectural and code reviews and mentor junior architects and engineers.