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Tech Lead/Solution Architect

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Tech Lead/Solution Architect

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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job type

Full-time

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Job description

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.
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