Solution Design Architect

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2 Locations
In-Office or Remote
Senior level
Software
The Role
Design and lead software architecture and implementation, produce architectural blueprints, perform reviews and hands-on coding as needed (PHP/Java/Go/Python), recommend tools and processes, ensure quality, and collaborate with product teams on large-scale, microservices-based applications.
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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

Responsibilities

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

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
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The Company
HQ: Austin, TX
8,275 Employees
Year Founded: 1976

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.

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