Senior Software Solutions Architect

Our Client a global tech firm is seeking a Senior Software Solutions Architect to join their team in Centurion . They offer stability, growth, exposure, Competitive salary along with excellent benefits and a great working environment.

Important

• Strong client relations and relationship building skills required.
• Must be a strong communicator
• Networking skills is required
• Hybrid working model
• Candidates will be required to go on site when required
• Candidate have hands on experience in Software Development (Fullstack) and Architecture.

Job Profile Summary:

• Designs a complete and complex framework, system, or product. Defines processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility.
• Conceives system interfaces and business application prototypes. Identifies, analyses, and resolves system design weaknesses.
• Influences the shaping of future products by contributing to the framework (architecture) used across multiple products or systems.
• Provides multi-layered technical expertise for next generation initiatives.

Job Description:

• The Software Solutions Architect is responsible for the design, modification, and integration of software systems to translate business requirements into technology terms.
• Specifically, this role develops software architecture and frameworks for software systems according to the required specifications.
• They take responsibility for the various aspects of the software development from design, security, supportability, QA, and successful deployment in the production environment in line with business requirements and specifications.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop complex software architectures that integrate multiple components into a cohesive system.
• Develop recommendations related to improving functionality and security of the solution, cost reduction, and improvement in customer satisfaction.
• Conduct knowledge transfer sessions and technical workshops for software architecture frameworks, practices, and methodologies.
• Apply advanced skills to resolve complex technical problems.
• Preparation of a detailed specification of proposed software solution.
• Act as a mentor for younger developers.
• Collaborating with multiple internal/external stakeholders for the successful implementation of the solution.
• Stay up to date on the emerging technologies and propose changes where needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes:

• Excellent understanding of cloud architecture and services in multiple public clouds like AWS, GCP, Microsoft Azure.
• Fluent in programming languages: C/C++, Java, Python, Node.js.
• Excellent understanding of micro services-based software architecture and experience with API product development.
• Expertise with SQL & no-SQL datastores including Elasticsearch, MongoDB, Cassandra.
• Excellent knowledge of agile practices.
• Advanced interpersonal and communication skills to interact with a variety of stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to share and communicate ideas clearly, both orally and in writing, to executive staff, business sponsors, and technical resources in clear concise language.

Academic Qualifications and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (preferable)

Required Experience:

• Demonstrated experience with software systems architecture, design, and development.
• Demonstrated experience working as a Software Architect or Principal Software Engineer in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing micro-services and RESTful APIs.