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Snr Solutions Architect
Job Location:
Job Location:
Pretoria - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
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Posted:
11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Reference: GTG008721-CVE-1
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solutions Architect to join their enterprise architecture team on a 12-month renewable contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and governing enterprise-wide technology solutions that align with business strategy architectural standards and regulatory requirements.
This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in enterprise IT environments solution architecture cloud technologies systems integration and modern software development practices.
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Senior Solutions Architect to join their enterprise architecture team on a 12-month renewable contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and governing enterprise-wide technology solutions that align with business strategy architectural standards and regulatory requirements.
This role requires a seasoned professional with extensive experience in enterprise IT environments solution architecture cloud technologies systems integration and modern software development practices.
- Contract Duration: 12 Months (Renewable)
- Location: Centurion Gauteng
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end enterprise technology solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Develop and maintain solution architecture standards principles and governance.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders project teams and technical specialists to define solution roadmaps.
- Provide architectural guidance throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Design scalable secure and resilient application and infrastructure architectures.
- Lead architecture reviews and ensure compliance with enterprise standards and best practices.
- Drive cloud adoption strategies across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Oversee systems integration using APIs messaging technologies and microservices.
- Support DevOps initiatives and continuous delivery practices.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions.
- Ensure solutions comply with security governance and regulatory requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Information Technology Computer Science Engineering or a related field.
- Relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
Experience
- Minimum 15 years experience in Enterprise IT.
- Extensive experience in Solution Architecture and Enterprise Architecture.
- Proven experience working within complex highly regulated enterprise environments.
- Strong background in application development and systems integration.
- Extensive experience with cloud architecture and cloud migration initiatives.
- Experience implementing DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience leading architecture governance and solution design activities.
Required Certifications
- TOGAF 9 Certification (Essential)
- ITIL Foundation Certification (Essential)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
- Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP)
Technical Skills
Application Development
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Microservices Architecture
Integration
- REST APIs
- API Design
- Messaging Systems
Databases
- Oracle
- Microsoft SQL Server
- IBM DB2
- MongoDB
Cloud Platforms
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Microsoft Azure
DevOps & Automation
- Git
- Jenkins
- Docker
- Kubernetes
Key Competencies
- Enterprise Solution Architecture
- Strategic Thinking
- Business and Technology Alignment
- Stakeholder Management
- Architecture Governance
- Systems Integration
- Cloud Architecture
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Leadership and Mentoring
- Decision Making
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
Preferred Experience
- Enterprise integration architecture.
- Hybrid cloud environments.
- Large-scale digital transformation programmes.
- Financial services telecommunications government or other highly regulated industries.
- Agile delivery methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
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