Solutions Architect (Senior)
Senior Solutions Architect in Cape Town who designs and owns end-to-end technology solutions across the full delivery lifecycle, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and compliant. Requires 8+ years in solution architecture, cloud (AWS/Azure/GCP), .NET/SQL Server knowledge, and financial services/banking delivery experience.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Category
- Architecture
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Degree in IT, Computer Engineering, or Information Systems
- 8+ years' proven experience as a Solutions Architect
- Broad technical background across applications, integration, data, infrastructure, cloud, and security
- Prior hands-on technical experience in development and infrastructure (active coding not expected)
- Strong understanding of solution architecture principles and design practices
- Experience working across full solution delivery lifecycles
- Understanding of system integration patterns and distributed architectures
- Familiarity with cloud platforms and modern application architectures
- Working knowledge of software development practices and methodologies
- Technical knowledge across development (.NET, C#, SQL Server), infrastructure (Windows), cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), security (OWASP), and regulatory (POPIA, PCI/DSS)
- Experience with hybrid architectures and on-prem/cloud integration
- Demonstrated experience leading cloud migration initiatives (workload suitability analysis, cost modelling, risk identification, 7Rs)
- Experience delivering enterprise applications in financial services and/or banking environments
- Strong understanding of API-based integration
- Documenting solutions and integration designs in written (longform) and diagrammatic form
- Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills
- Ability to influence and guide technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Strong ownership mindset with accountability for end-to-end solution outcomes
- Proven team leadership or mentoring experience
Nice to have
- Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Full description
Main Purpose Statement
The Solutions Architect is responsible for designing, guiding, and assuring the delivery of end-to-end technology solutions that meet business objectives and are scalable, secure, and sustainable. This role requires architectural leadership/support across the full solution lifecycle — from concept and design through implementation and transition into operations.
Key Responsibilities
Define end-to-end solution architectures aligned to business strategy, enterprise standards, and technology roadmaps.
Translate business requirements into practical, scalable, and maintainable solution designs.
Evaluate technology options and provide clear architectural recommendations.
Ensure solutions meet requirements for performance, security, resilience, and compliance.
Take ownership of the architecture across the entire solution delivery lifecycle.
Ensure third party service providers build technical solutions in accordance with the infrastructure/ solutions design standards
Provide architectural guidance and decision-making support to delivery teams.
Ensure architectural integrity is maintained throughout implementation.
Identify and proactively manage technical risks, dependencies, and constraints.
Support successful transition of solutions into operational support.
Engage proactively with business stakeholders to understand needs and shape solution direction.
Communicate complex technical concepts in a clear and business-friendly manner.
Facilitate design workshops, architecture reviews, and decision forums.
Build trusted relationships across business and technology teams.
Ensure solutions align with enterprise architecture principles and standards.
Take ownership and/or support the architecture governance and review processes.
Document architecture decisions, assumptions, and designs clearly.
Identify opportunities to improve architecture practices, delivery approaches, and technology usage.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
Mentor and guide other architects and technical team members where required.
Competency profile
Broad technical background across multiple technology domains (e.g., applications, integration, data, infrastructure, cloud, security).
Strong understanding of solution architecture principles and design practices.