Software Architect – R&D

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa.

📋 Description

• Define and enhance the architectural vision for new products, platforms, and technology initiatives.

• Investigate emerging technologies, carry out technical evaluations, and spearhead Proof of Concept initiatives.

• Design architectures that are scalable, cloud-native, distributed, and hybrid.

• Set architectural standards, best practices, and engineering guidelines.

• Lead the technical design of intricate enterprise systems and high-load applications.

• Establish technology stacks and architectural principles for new solutions.

• Create innovative solutions utilizing AI/ML, Generative AI, LLM, and intelligent automation.

• Identify technical risks and develop strategies for their mitigation.

• Assist engineering teams with complex technical challenges and architectural decisions.

• Perform architecture reviews and assessments of technical solutions.

• Contribute to technical strategy, product roadmaps, and the long-term evolution of products.

• Facilitate technology transformation and initiatives for product modernization.

• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders regarding architecture and technology strategies.

• Mentor technical leads and senior engineers.

• Influence engineering culture, development processes, and DevOps practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in software development, architecture, and the evolution of products, platforms, and enterprise solutions.

• 4+ years in roles such as Software Architect, Enterprise Architect, Engineering Director, or a similar architectural position.

• Strong grasp of modern architectural patterns, software design principles, and distributed systems.

• Proven experience in defining architectural vision and steering strategic technology decisions.

• Experience in evaluating technologies and architectural approaches based on business objectives, scalability, TCO, and long-term viability.

• Experience in leading distributed engineering teams and driving technical initiatives.

• Proven track record in advancing architectural initiatives across products, platforms, or teams.

• Experience in collaborating with engineering, product, and business stakeholders.

• Experience in establishing architectural standards and engineering best practices.

• Proficient in designing cloud-native, distributed, and scalable systems.

• Familiarity with AWS, Azure, or GCP.

• Experience in architecting highly available, resilient, enterprise-grade solutions.

• Knowledge of Kubernetes and container technologies.

• Experience with microservices, distributed systems, event-driven architecture, and API-first design.

• Strong hands-on background in software development.

• Experience with CI/CD, automation, and DevOps practices.

• Proficient in modern programming languages, cloud technologies, and enterprise platforms.

• Experience in end-to-end product and platform delivery.

• Practical expertise across relevant technology domains, including cloud platforms, containers, programming languages, frontend technologies, data and messaging technologies, DevOps, automation, observability, and monitoring.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Language courses.

• Relocation program.

• Remote work flexibility through the ForeverRemote work culture.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Certification programs.

• Mentorship and talent investment programs.

• Internal mobility opportunities.

• Internship opportunities.

• Inclusive and supportive work environment.

• Regular team-building company social events.

• Sustainable business practices focused on IT education, community empowerment, fair operating practices, environmental sustainability, and gender equality.