ROLE PROFILE
Job TitleSolution ArchitectReports toLead ArchitectJob GradeL2DivisionArchitecture and TechnologyDepartmentTechnologyLocationCape Town
What you'll be doing
Design, develop and execute software systems and applications to address business needs
Define all aspects of software and app development, from coding standards to workflow and appropriate technology
Identify areas where processes and system architecture can be improved
Provide architectural blueprints and technical leadership to the IT team
Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies, and processes to ensure the highest quality product platform
Work closely with the product team to translate business ideas into technical solutions
Keep up to date with technology trends in the industry
Contribute towards creating documentation that enhances organisational understanding and keeps track of decision making
Do code reviews for selected complex stories
Do hands-on coding in PHP (Laravel, Lumen), Java, GoLang, or Python when the need arise
Do architectural reviews to ensure developers interpreted and followed your specifications correctly
What you'll need
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in development
Broad understanding of coding, programming languages and frameworks, especially PHP (Laravel, Lumen), Java, GoLang, or Python (advantages)
Experience working with Queuing Technologies, i.e. RabbitMQ, SQS,
Experience working with Caching Technology, i.e. Redis
Experience building and deploying Docker Technology, Kubernetes, etc.
AWS experience would be an advantage
Good understanding of Microservices and Web API integration
Extensive knowledge of the software development process and corresponding technologies
Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience designing and implementing software applications, both backend and frontend
Experience working on large-scale software projects, ecommerce platform building experience is a plus
Some knowledge of fintech would be advantageous
Ability to work in a team or independently
Skills and Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in _____________________________ software and technology platforms.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage change and drive continuous improvement.
- Analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
Working Conditions:
- Primarily office-based with occasional travel required for meetings, conferences, and training sessions.
- Fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
Qualifications:
- Education: _____________________________.
- Experience: Minimum of _____________________________ years of experience in _____________________________, with at least _____________________________ years in a _____________________________ role focused on _____________________________ or _____________________________.
- Proven track record of _____________________________.
- Strong understanding of _____________________________.
- Experience with _____________________________.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 7 years' experience in development
- Experience with PHP (Laravel, Lumen), Java, or GoLang
- Experience with Python
- Experience with queuing technologies (RabbitMQ, SQS)
- Experience with caching technology (Redis)
- Experience building and deploying with Docker and Kubernetes
- Familiarity with AWS
- Good understanding of microservices and Web API integration
- Extensive knowledge of the software development process and related technologies
- Excellent understanding of design patterns and architectural styles
- Experience designing and implementing backend and frontend applications
- Experience working on large-scale software projects (ecommerce experience preferred)
- Some knowledge of fintech
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
What We Do
At NI, we Engineer Ambitiously. We celebrate creative problem solving. And we take our customer relationships to heart. We believe in the power and potential of making connections—between people, ideas, and technology. In fact, connection is central to everything we do. We constantly challenge ourselves to find those connections because that’s what creates a path forward. This means bringing the right people together to build solutions that make a difference. It means combining fresh perspectives with new technologies to turn your vision into reality. For more than four decades, we’ve set the standard in automated test and automated measurement systems. We’re proud to partner with the talented engineers and enterprises using our systems to solve the world’s most pressing technology challenges and build better businesses. From data and automation to research and validation, our tailored, software-connected approach is rooted in helping you engineer what’s next. As your trusted partner, we’re committed to helping you set your goals higher and reach them sooner. We’re here for you, for each other, and for the next generation of innovators who think bigger, aim higher, and go faster. Let’s Engineer Ambitiously.









