Solution Architect

About the position

Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients.
We are looking for a Solutions Architect to join our financial services client based in Sandton for a 6-months contract role.
What you will be doing: 

• Develop practical implementation architectures (not just “perfect-world” blueprints) for the immediate needs, with transition plans for cloud-migration where applicable.
• Own the solution delivery alongside the project manager.
• Support and guide development teams through architectural oversight and technical coaching (Design patterns, libraries and frameworks).
• Engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide architectural governance and conduct technical reviews for smaller BAU-type projects.
• Support both on-premise and AWS cloud transition planning.
• Handle integration-heavy projects
• Work with Devs, Dev Leads, Testers, PMs, BAs, and UX/UI teams to ensure architectural alignment.

What we are looking for:

• Completed BSc / IT degree or other related fields
• 7+ years of software solution architecture experience.
• Hands-on experience in SDLC (especially Microsoft/.NET-heavy environments).
• Strong grasp of integration architecture, API strategy, and defining transitional designs.
• Able to engage with developers on design patterns, frameworks, and best practices.
• Comfortable guiding AWS cloud-native architecture discussions.
• Strong communicator able to interface with both business and technical teams.
• Logical thinker with proven experience in breaking down complex problems into practical architectural roadmaps.

Tech Environment:

• 70% Microsoft (.NET) stack
• 30% Java/Postgres/Oracle/MySQL/Other
• AWS cloud (existing and target)
• Emphasis on API integration, off-the-shelf platforms, and pragmatic implementation
• Strong preference for buying solutions and integrating them instead of building.

 
Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• .Net
• Java
• MySQL
• AWS