Key Responsibilities
Minimum Requirements:
Core Competencies
Client Engagement
Performance Indicators
Work Arrangement
Compliance & Security
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- Define and document architecture (microservices, event-driven, domain-driven design) and integration patterns.
- Lead end-to-end solution design across front-end (React) and back-end (Node.js/.NET Core).
- Drive cloud-native implementations on Azure (containers, serverless, managed services).
- Follow and assist with DevOps practices: CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Bicep), observability (logging, metrics, tracing).
- Implement scalability and performance strategies (horizontal scaling, caching, async processing).
- Ensure security, privacy, and compliance (POPIA, secure SDLC, threat modelling).
- Provide accurate estimates, manage technical risks, and support pre-sales (workshops, proposals, demos).
- Mentor and support developers at all levels; uphold coding standards and review processes.
Minimum Requirements:
- National Diploma or BSc in Computer Science / Information Systems (or equivalent).
- 6+ years of software development experience with demonstrable leadership and architectural impact.
- Deep expertise in React and .NET Core.
- Strong cloud experience (Azure); container orchestration (Kubernetes) advantageous.
- Hands-on with CI/CD, IaC (Terraform/Bicep), and observability (Prometheus/Grafana/ELK/App Insights).
- Experience with messaging/eventing (Kafka/RabbitMQ), API gateways, and distributed systems.
- Relevant certifications (e.g. Azure Administrator, Azure Developer, Azure Architect) are advantageous.
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking and pragmatic technical decision-making.
- Excellent stakeholder communication (technical and non-technical audiences).
- Leadership, coaching, and building high-performing teams.
- Ownership of outcomes; balances innovation with reliability and cost.
Client Engagement
- Lead discovery and solution workshops; translate business objectives into technical roadmaps.
- Present architecture and trade-offs; align solutions to client budgets and timelines.
Performance Indicators
- Architecture quality and resilience (availability, latency, scalability).
- Delivery outcomes across teams (predictability, defect rates, rework).
- Team development and retention; mentorship impact and standards adoption.
Work Arrangement
- Location: South Africa (Durban-based) with hybrid work model (on-site and remote).
- Occasional travel to client sites may be required.
Compliance & Security
- Adhere to the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) and company data-handling policies.
- Follow secure coding practices and OWASP Top 10 guidelines.
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