Parvana

Solutions Architect

Parvana  •  Western Cape, ZA (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description


About our client:

Our client is a well-established and highly regarded South African software development company that develops, supports and consults software solutions for the academic sector. With offices in Jhb and Cape Town, they are progressive with regard to their technology stack. Their solutions and services span the full range of the software development life cycle. Employees are mostly permanent and long term. They have a very low staff turnover, which is indicative of how well they are treated.
What you will be doing:

  • Design, develop, and document scalable, robust, and secure software solutions specifically for the education sector.

  • Provide technical leadership, drive decision-making, mentor team members, and ensure adherence to best practices and standards throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Work closely with product managers, educational specialists, and clients to translate requirements into technical solutions and communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

  • Assist in technical roadmap planning, effort estimation, stay updated on emerging trends, and identify / drive opportunities for innovation and technology adoption.

  • Continuously evaluate and improve existing systems for performance, scalability, and maintainability, while ensuring compliance with security, regulatory, and privacy standards.

  • Oversee the implementation of architectural solutions, troubleshoot technical challenges, and address concerns related to performance, reliability, and usability.

What our client is looking for:

  • A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.)

  • 10+ years in software architecture and product development.

  • High proficiency in Java, Angular, or other back-end and front-end technologies.

  • Expertise in microservices architecture, integration design, and best practices.

  • Deep knowledge of database design, specifically mySQL.

  • Proven experience in end-to-end solution design and complex project implementation.

  • Ability to translate solutions into technical software design documentation.

  • Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and communication skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile, and collaborative environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire technical teams.

  • Key responsibilities include developing solution strategies, analyzing the technology environment, creating prototypes, providing leadership through the delivery process, and supporting Agile teams.

Job ID:

  • J107068

For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website -
https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers


Requirements


Solutions Architect, Education Sector, Java, Angular, mySQL, Microservices, Technical Leadership, Product Development, Software Architecture, Agile
Parvana

About Parvana

Parvana has established itself as an IT Recruitment Experts in South Africa, UK, Europe, Australia & the USA. We specialise in fulfilling the IT & Telecomms Permanent & Temporary Recruitment needs of many of our Technology, Software, Internet & Consulting customers worldwide.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Cape Town, ZA
Year Founded
2006
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