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Intermediate Platform Architect

Paracon

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 26 May 2025 by Paracon
  • Expires in 32 days
  • Job 2611839 - Ref 822239868957122
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About the position

Platform Architect

We are seeking a skilled Platform Architect to design and implement scalable platform strategies that align with our business goals. You will be responsible for leading system integration efforts, driving modernization initiatives, and providing architectural guidance across engineering teams. This is a pivotal role for a forward-thinking technologist passionate about enabling enterprise-wide innovation through robust and modern architecture.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain scalable, high-performance platform architecture aligned with product and business strategy
  • Lead the design and implementation of modern platform solutions using cloud-native and microservices architectures
  • Ensure seamless integration between new and existing systems and platforms
  • Drive platform modernization initiatives, including cloud migration and system refactoring
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, Security, and Software Engineering, to define technical standards and best practices
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to support platform evolution
  • Document architectural designs, processes, and technical standards
Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 5 - 8 years of experience in software architecture or platform engineering
  • Proven experience designing scalable systems using cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Strong expertise in microservices architecture and distributed systems
  • Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API design
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with platform observability and reliability engineering
  • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
  • Certifications in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect)
Location:

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
Workplace Type:

  • Hybrid
Job Type:

  • Contract
Experience Type:

  • Senior


If you're a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering high-quality Architecture in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. - Kivara Rajgopal on [Email Address Removed] or via [Phone Number Removed];



Desired Skills:

  • Platform architecture
  • system integration
  • platform modernisation
  • engineering
  • cloud
  • Microservices

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Masters

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Paracon

About the agency

Paracon facilitates the delivery of your business strategy through finding you the top ICT and technology talent. Our reputation, industry leadership and national reach enables us to empower our clients through attracting the ICT talent you need for your permanent and temporary employment workforce solutions. Paracon forms part of the Adcorp Group of Companies, an international parent company to a group of recruitment specialist brands who are engaged in the provision of comprehensive human capital; effective and efficient workforce management styles and skills development services. With ever-changing technology, choose us as your partner in the evolution of ICT talent. Trusted, experienced and dynamic in the way we do ICT talent management. Resourcing • Contracting recruitment: Utilising contractors allows you flexibility in your resourcing solutions. We manage all contract negotiation and administration through our professional and timeous processes. From short-term projects to long-term engagements, moving your business forward. • Permanent recruitment: Permanent placement of ICT professionals, includes full background checks and references. • Recruitment process: We will provide a tailored workforce managed solution, to search, source and identify talent to match the job specifications provided by our clients, Paracon is able to assess CVs via our various recruitment channels. Talent Development Talent Consulting PPM (Portfolio, Program and Project management services)

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