L1 Architect

Design the Architecture Behind HighPerformance MultiSystem Platforms

We are seeking an Level 1 Architect to provide technical leadership across complex distributed software environments. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer or architect who thrives on solving largescale design challenges guiding teams and shaping the longterm technical direction of missioncritical systems.

If you excel at balancing innovation with operational pragmatism and you enjoy translating business needs into scalable resilient architectural solutions this opportunity is for you.

• Salary: R110k to R205k per month benefits (depending on experience)
• Location: Durban South Africa (On-premise 5 days a week)
• 810 years of progressive experience in software architecture or software engineering.

What You will Do

• Design endtoend architectures for multisystem initiatives producing highquality artefacts such as decision records integration diagrams and delivery strategies.
• Analyse business and system requirements identifying gaps risks and dependencies across teams.
• Evaluate architectural tradeoffs across cost scalability feasibility compliance and sustainability.
• Provide architectural consulting by reviewing designs APIs code and documentation to ensure alignment with standards.
• Lead inception planning across multiple teams clarifying responsibilities and integration boundaries.
• Research and prototype emerging technologies validating feasibility and driving responsible innovation.
• Troubleshoot complex production incidents contributing to rootcause analysis and longterm resilience improvements.
• Mentor engineers uplifting architectural thinking design quality and technical capability.
• Engage with crossfunctional stakeholders to translate requirements into robust architectural outcomes.

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology Software Engineering or related technical discipline.

Experience

• 810 years of progressive experience in software architecture or software engineering.
• Minimum 3 years specialising in solution architecture for complex distributed systems within regulated environments.

Your Impact

Commercial & Strategic

• Your architectural decisions will influence product viability delivery timelines and longterm technology investments.

Operational Excellence

• You will design for stability resilience disaster recovery and costefficient performance across multiple systems.

Delivery Acceleration

• Clear architectural direction reduces rework resolves dependencies early and enables predictable execution.

People & Capability

• You will elevate engineering capability through mentorship design reviews and architectural coaching.

Innovation

• You will drive technology adoption through research prototyping and evidencebased recommendations.

What You Bring

Deep expertise in software architecture distributed systems cloudnative design and containerisation.

Advanced proficiency in:

• Kubernetes
• CI/CD
• DevOps
• API design
• SDLC
• Disaster recovery
• Network routing
• Automation
• Governance & compliance

Strong analytical strategic thinking and influencing skills.

Proven ability to guide multiteam delivery in complex environments.

Why This Role Matters

You will play a pivotal role in shaping the architectural direction of largescale multiteam initiatives. Your work will directly influence system performance delivery velocity operational resilience and longterm technical sustainability.

Ready to Lead Architectural Excellence

If youre a senior engineer or architect who wants to design systems that scale evolve and endure wed love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the next generation of highperformance software platforms.