Job Description

Software Architect

Industry:

Information Technology / Software Development

Employment Type:

Full-time | Permanent

About the Role

We are looking for an

experienced and forward-thinking Software Architect

to define, lead, and evolve the architectural strategy of

complex, enterprise-grade applications

. You will play a key role in ensuring the

scalability, security, performance, and maintainability

of software solutions, while guiding development teams and influencing technology direction.

This role requires a strong combination of

hands-on technical leadership, architectural design, and cross-functional collaboration

across business and engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

Architectural Leadership

Lead end-to-end solution design -- from requirements analysis to system architecture, integration, and delivery alignment. Develop

architecture blueprints

, high-level designs, and technology stack recommendations balancing scalability, security, and cost efficiency. Collaborate with business and delivery teams to translate functional requirements into technical solutions. Present solution architectures and technical proposals to internal stakeholders and customers.

Standards & Best Practices

Define and maintain the organization's

software architecture standards, reusable components, and development guidelines

. Promote

modern engineering approaches

such as Agile, DevSecOps, Cloud-Native, and Microservices. Ensure architecture consistency across projects through design reviews and technical governance.

Engineering Leadership & Delivery Enablement

Partner with engineering leads to ensure development teams adhere to approved architectural patterns. Provide technical guidance during build and deployment phases, focusing on integration, performance, and security. Participate in

design and code reviews

for critical systems.

Security, Compliance & Quality

Embed

cybersecurity considerations and compliance standards

into architectural design. Champion

resilience, observability, and performance engineering

as part of solution quality.

Innovation & Modernization

Evaluate and introduce

emerging technologies

aligned with the company's roadmap (AI/ML, data streaming, automation, low-code, etc.). Support

R&D initiatives

to enhance modernization and future-ready capabilities. Contribute to defining and operationalizing product or platform modernization strategies.

Mentorship & Technical Oversight

Mentor engineers and technical leads to elevate architectural competency across teams. Contribute to

internal knowledge sharing

and technical community building.

Solutioning Support

Support pre-sales and tender activities by developing

solution proposals, architecture decks, and effort estimations

. Collaborate with bid teams to ensure proposed solutions align with organizational technology direction. Participate in client workshops to validate design assumptions and ensure technical alignment.

Requirements

Minimum

8 years of experience

in software design and architecture, with exposure to

solutioning or pre-sales architecture

. Experience in

public sector or mission-critical domains

is a plus. Strong understanding of

Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD

practices with practical experience in automation, software quality, and cloud infrastructure. Proven expertise in

software performance tuning, scalability, and resilience engineering

. Solid foundation in

API design, microservices, event-driven architecture

, and cloud platforms (

AWS, Azure, or GCP

). Demonstrated ability to

lead cross-functional technical teams

and manage complex stakeholder expectations. Strong communication and documentation skills for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Why Join

Take the lead in defining

enterprise software architecture

and modern technology direction. Work on

cutting-edge cloud-native and microservices-based solutions

. Collaborate with highly skilled technical teams in a forward-thinking environment.

Competitive remuneration

and comprehensive benefits package.

Apply now with your updated CV to be considered for this opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $8,000.00 - $13,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person