Solutions Architect (Chief Expert) 0159, Menlyn

SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT (CHIEF EXPERT)
???? Gauteng (Hybrid: Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Remote Rotation)

We are seeking a highly experienced Solutions Architect (Chief Expert) to lead the design and delivery of complex, enterprise-scale systems within a global IT environment.

This is a senior, strategic role for an architect who can operate across cloud and on-premise landscapes, drive architectural decisions, and guide teams in delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions.

About the Role You will be responsible for designing and owning end-to-end solution architectures across a portfolio of systems focused on core enterprise data and transactional platforms.
This role requires strong expertise in cloud architecture (AWS), system integration, and modern DevOps practices, combined with the ability to influence stakeholders and guide engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design

• Design and own end-to-end solution architectures aligned with business and IT strategy
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and solution designs
• Evaluate technologies and recommend scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions
• Define integration patterns across systems, APIs, and platforms

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Architect cloud-native solutions using AWS best practices
• Define infrastructure-as-code patterns (Terraform, AWS CDK, Ansible)
• Ensure alignment with DevOps, CI/CD, and automation principles
• Drive cost optimisation, performance, and scalability improvements

Integration & Data

• Design integration architectures across multiple systems and platforms
• Work with APIs, middleware, and enterprise integration patterns
• Apply strong data modelling principles, including document databases (e.g. MongoDB)
• Collaborate with integration teams to define shared standards and touchpoints

Governance & Delivery

• Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture, security, and governance standards
• Produce high-quality technical documentation, diagrams, and runbooks
• Support testing, deployment, and delivery activities
• Participate in troubleshooting and root cause analysis across systems

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with product owners, engineers, and stakeholders across the business
• Mentor and guide development teams on architecture and best practices
• Drive alignment between business needs and technical solutions
• Support iterative, value-driven delivery within agile environments

Essential Skills & Experience

• 8+ years’ experience in solution architecture and system design
• Strong experience with AWS cloud architecture and services
• Proficiency in backend technologies (Java, Python, or TypeScript)
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, AWS CDK, Ansible)
• Strong knowledge of integration patterns, APIs, and middleware
• Solid understanding of DevOps, CI/CD, and automation practices
• Experience with data modelling and databases (preferably MongoDB)
• Strong security-by-design principles (IAM, secure communication, compliance)
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Advantageous

• Experience with AWS data services (Glue, Athena)
• Docker, Kubernetes, and container orchestration
• Exposure to frontend technologies (e.g. Angular)
• Knowledge of monitoring, observability, and FinOps practices
• Architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)
• Experience with enterprise integration platforms
• Automation of infrastructure and deployment pipelines

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• Proven experience designing cloud-native and enterprise integration solutions

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