Solutions Architect
The Legends Agency Cape Town
Solutions Architect
Lead the end-to-end technical architecture and design for a next-generation Student Information System focused on the post-secondary education market.
The Solutions Architect is responsible for solution-level decisions and analyzing their impact on overall business goals and outcomes. This role exists to translate complex educational requirements into a scalable, secure, and future-ready platform while owning the technical vision and roadmap.
Lead the end-to-end technical architecture and design for a next-generation Student Information System focused on the post-secondary education market.
Tygervalley, Cape Town, Education Technology, R100 000 - R110 000 p/m
About Our Client
The company provides specialized products and services, including Student Information Systems and Learning Management Systems, to the post-secondary education market. Their solutions focus on enhancing educational efficiency through standard SaaS-based and tailored software to optimize institutional operations and student lifecycles.
The Role: Solutions ArchitectThe Solutions Architect is responsible for solution-level decisions and analyzing their impact on overall business goals and outcomes. This role exists to translate complex educational requirements into a scalable, secure, and future-ready platform while owning the technical vision and roadmap.
The main focus is guiding cross-functional teams and ensuring architectural integrity throughout the development lifecycle from admissions to graduation.
Key Responsibilities- Design and develop scalable, robust, and secure software solutions tailored to the education sector.
- Create detailed architectural designs and technical specifications for new products and enhancements.
- Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to the team throughout the product life cycle.
- Collaborate with product managers and high-stakes clients to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Conduct reviews to ensure adherence to design standards, security protocols, and regulatory compliance.
- Stay up to date on emerging technologies in the education technology space to drive innovation.
- Oversee the implementation of architectural solutions and troubleshoot complex technical challenges.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software architecture and product development.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- High proficiency in Java, Angular, or other back-end and front-end technologies.
- Extensive experience in microservices architecture and integration design.
- Deep knowledge of database design, specifically with MySQL.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud is beneficial.
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