25 Software Architect jobs in South Africa

Job Description

A company in the healthcare industry is currently seeking a software architect. The role involves crafting detailed designs for solutions that align with business requirements on fundamental projects and strategic goals. The position requires collaboration across the technical layers of project design, creating comprehensive solutions, and prioritising projects based on business strategy.

Requirements

1. Qualifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.
2. Qualification in Software Engineering, UML, Domain Driven Design, ArchiMate, or TOGAF.
3. 8-10 years of relevant experience in IT solution delivery (essential).
4. 5 years of experience in software development.
5. 3 years of experience as a Solutions Designer or Development Manager.

The role also emphasises taking responsibility for driving personal career development, aiming to establish a solid foundation for advancing your career. Software engineers often progress to more senior positions, thereby elevating their marketability in the industry.

Embark on a career-transforming adventure as a software architect. Seize the chance to influence technological landscapes, spearhead innovative projects, and advance your professional journey. Apply now to be a pioneer in cutting-edge solutions and elevate your career to unprecedented levels. Your role as a significant contributor to shaping future architecture awaits – initiate your journey and apply today. Successful candidates will receive notifications within two weeks. For those not selected, your resume will be retained for potential future opportunities at CodeMatch Agency. Don't hesitate – apply now.

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Position Details

Company: PlaceTalent

Location: Centurion, Gauteng

Minimum Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
2. 3+ years of experience in backend development using Python, Flask, and FastAPI.
3. Strong experience with Python and Docker development processes and tools.
4. Familiarity with Docker and Machine Learning concepts and integrations.
5. Experience with DevOps in Gitlab.
6. Proficiency with PostgreSQL or other relational databases, with a focus on GIS data types.
7. Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Integrate machine learning models and data analytics into backend processes.
• Develop and maintain backend services supporting GIS and Heuristic Services, ensuring interoperability with services developed in Kotlin and C++.
• Develop APIs and backend solutions for mobile field services, including real-time tracking and task management.

Job Details

Type: Permanent, Full-time

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

As the Head : Enterprise Architecture, you will be reporting into the Chief Information Officer. Your role will be to define, govern and continuously evolve RMA’s enterprise architecture blueprint—spanning business, data, application and infrastructure domains by establishing and enforcing architecture principles, standards and reference models. Your role ensures all architecture blueprint and solution designs adhere to a consistent, scalable and secure framework, accelerates delivery through reusable patterns, drives innovation, and mitigates risk through rigorous review and compliance processes.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Architectural Vision & Principles

• Define, evangelize and maintain RMA’s architectural vision, principles and standards
• Ensure every solution is designed against a consistent, future-ready blueprint that supports strategic objectives.

Architecture Governance & Oversight

Establish and chair the Architecture Review Board; manage exceptions and enforce compliance

Maintain a living reference architecture library, patterns catalog and technology standards

Perform architecture health-checks, risk assessments and design reviews for all major initiatives.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

Conduct horizon scanning and Proof-of-Concepts for emerging technologies (e.g., AI / ML, serverless, edge computing)

Streamline the architecture lifecycle—improving methods, toolchains and collaboration—to accelerate delivery

Publish best-practice patterns, lead workshops and update guidance to ensure rapid adoption

Execute post-implementation reviews to measure performance, scalability and user feedback; drive enhancements.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Partner with Security, Data Governance, PMO, Software Development and Business Units to embed architecture early in project lifecycles

Lead architecture evaluations for key vendors, negotiate technology standards in SLAs and influence vendor roadmaps.

Success Metrics & KPIs

Adoption : ≥ percentage of major projects reviewed by the EA function

Cycle Time Reduction : percentage decrease in delivery lead time through reusable reference architectures

Risk Mitigation : Number of critical design vulnerabilities detected and remediated pre-go-live.

Technical Ecosystem & Tools

Define reference models for cloud / hybrid platforms and integration patterns (API-first, microservices, event-driven)

Select and manage EA tools to support modelling, reporting and repository management.

Compliance, Risk & Data Privacy

Embed regulatory requirements and enterprise risk controls into architecture blueprints

Partner with Risk & Compliance to assess residual architecture risks and own remediation plans.

People & Financial Management

Build, mentor and scale a high-performing architecture team; define career paths and growth plans

Forecast resource capacity, allocate skilled staff to critical programs and maintain continuity of expertise

Develop and manage the EA function’s operating budget—forecasting, approval and cost control in line with RMA’s guidelines

Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and high engagement.

Professional Development & Culture

Champion continuous learning : support certification pursuits (TOGAF, CISSP, cloud accreditations) and internal “architecture guilds.”

Promote diversity, inclusion and an open knowledge-sharing environment across IT and business communities.

Management Reporting

Produce and maintain a set of EA KPIs in alignment with the agreed objectives

Update executive leadership monthly on trends, emerging risks and resource capacity

Deliver a concise architecture review that covers :

As-Is vs To-Be progress against roadmaps

Summary of design reviews and risk mitigations completed.

Stakeholder Briefings

Present tailored reports to the CIO / CTO, PMO and business unit heads, highlighting :

Upcoming architecture dependencies or potential blockers

Remediation plans for critical compliance or security gaps

Opportunities to reuse existing components for cost or time savings.

WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN?

We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable company that is 131 years strong. The role comes with a competitive salary package and various benefits. Furthermore, you will be part of a dedicated group of colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration.

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the advert due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress within the recruitment process and the availability of our managers.Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date : 10th August 2025

Our Commitment to transformation :

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Rand Mutual Assurance and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

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Introduction: As the Head: Enterprise Architecture, you will be reporting into the Chief Information Officer. Description: THE JOB AT A GLANCE As the Head: Enterprise Architecture, you will be reporting into the Chief Information Officer. Your role will be to define, govern and continuously evolve RMAs enterprise architecture blueprintspanning business, data, application and infrastructure domains by establishing and enforcing architecture principles, standards and reference models. Your role ensures all architecture blueprint and solution designs adhere to a consistent, scalable and secure framework, accelerates delivery through reusable patterns, drives innovation, and mitigates risk through rigorous review and compliance processes. WHAT WILL YOU DO? Architectural Vision & Principles Define, evangelize and maintain RMAs architectural vision, principles and standards Ensure every solution is designed against a consistent, future-ready blueprint that supports strategic objectives. Architecture Governance & Oversight Establish and chair the Architecture Review Board; manage exceptions and enforce compliance Maintain a living reference architecture library, patterns catalog and technology standards Perform architecture health-checks, risk assessments and design reviews for all major initiatives. Continuous Improvement & Innovation Conduct horizon scanning and Proof-of-Concepts for emerging technologies (e.g., AI/ML, serverless, edge computing) Streamline the architecture lifecycleimproving methods, toolchains and collaborationto accelerate delivery Publish best-practice patterns, lead workshops and update guidance to ensure rapid adoption Execute post-implementation reviews to measure performance, scalability and user feedback; drive enhancements. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Partner with Security, Data Governance, PMO, Software Development and Business Units to embed architecture early in project lifecycles Lead architecture evaluations for key vendors, negotiate technology standards in SLAs and influence vendor roadmaps. Success Metrics & KPIs Adoption: percentage of major projects reviewed by the EA function Cycle Time Reduction: percentage decrease in delivery lead time through reusable reference architectures Risk Mitigation: Number of critical design vulnerabilities detected and remediated pre-go-live. Technical Ecosystem & Tools Define reference models for cloud/hybrid platforms and integration patterns (API-first, microservices, event-driven) Select and manage EA tools to support modelling, reporting and repository management. Compliance, Risk & Data Privacy Embed regulatory requirements and enterprise risk controls into architecture blueprints Partner with Risk & Compliance to assess residual architecture risks and own remediation plans. People & Financial Management Build, mentor and scale a high-performing architecture team; define career paths and growth plans Forecast resource capacity, allocate skilled staff to critical programs and maintain continuity of expertise Develop and manage the EA functions operating budgetforecasting, approval and cost control in line with RMAs guidelines Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and high engagement. Professional Development & Culture Champion continuous learning: support certification pursuits (TOGAF, CISSP, cloud accreditations) and internal architecture guilds. Promote diversity, inclusion and an open knowledge-sharing environment across IT and business communities. Management Reporting Produce and maintain a set of EA KPIs in alignment with the agreed objectives Update executive leadership monthly on trends, emerging risks and resource capacity Deliver a concise architecture review that covers: As-Is vs To-Be progress against roadmaps Summary of design reviews and risk mitigations completed. Stakeholder Briefings Present tailored reports to the CIO/CTO, PMO and business unit heads, highlighting: Upcoming architecture dependencies or potential blockers Remediation plans for critical compliance or security gaps Opportunities to reuse existing components for cost or time savings. WHAT WILL YOU GET IN RETURN? We offer great opportunities for personal and professional development in a stable company that is 131 years strong. The role comes with a competitive salary package and various benefits. Furthermore, you will be part of a dedicated group of colleagues who value teamwork and collaboration. Turnaround time The shortlisting process will only start once the advert due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress within the recruitment process and the availability of our managers. Kindly note that should you not receive a response within 21 days, please consider your application unsuccessful. Closing date: 10th August 2025 Our Commitment to transformation: In accordance with the employment equity plan of Rand Mutual Assurance and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Requirements: WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE? Honours degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related field TOGAF, Zachman or equivalent EA framework certification (required) CISSP, MCSE/MCTS or PRINCE2 (advantageous) 8 to 10 years maximum in IT architecture or solution design, including 5 years in a leadership role Proven track record leading architecture for large-scale, cross-domain implementations Hands-on expertise across business, data, application and technology domains Deep understanding of security architecture, infrastructure design, software development lifecycles and data management Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, and other related frameworks Expertise in the development and reviewing reference architectures Ability to review communicate architecture roadmap and solution designs with the internal IT and business stakeholders Ability and expertise to review IT solutions against RMAs architecture vision and standards SLAs management and vendor capability evaluation processes Strong analytical thinking, communication, facilitation and stakeholder management abilities Ability to balance innovation with operational stability Financial budgeting and cost control.

Posted Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Want to do the Best Work of Your Life?

Working at Signant Health puts you at the very heart of the world’s most exciting sector - a high-growth, dynamic company in an extraordinary industry. We’re radically changing the clinical trial landscape, driving change through the technology and innovations we create and the services we deliver to our customers.

Where do you fit in?

The Software Architect is responsible for product portfolio architecture. Performs product design, systems analysis and programming activities which may require extensive research. Performs bug verification, release testing and support for assigned products.

As part of our team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Designing overall system architecture including the internal architecture of a component, as well as communication protocols and interfaces to other components;
• Researches and understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues;
• Researches new technology or development tools to remain abreast of current technology;
• Helping and training fellow developers to work with new product components / modules, to follow company coding practices and architectural guidelines;
• Conducting unit testing and integration testing;
• Performing code and design reviews;
• Performing bug verification, release testing and support for assigned products;
• Being responsible for product’s usability by designing user interfaces, creating use cases, and implementing prototypes and conducting usability tests;
• Preparing technical documentation of product, creating user interface guidelines and conducting reviews.

Decision making and influence

• Coaches and mentors software engineers;
• Works closely with project management and software developers to formulate the high-level technical solution

You’ll need to bring:

• M.Sc/B.Sc Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems;
• 7 + years of software development experience;
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal;
• APIs: REST, GraphQL, WSO2 / Kong ;
• DB: RDBMS (SqlServer/Oracle / PostgreSQL and Non-RDMBS (MongoDB);
• Monitoring: Dynatrace;
• Virtualization/Cloud: AWS, Docker, OpenShift / K8s, Skaffold;
• Secrets Management (AWS Secrets Manager / Azure Keyvault / Hashicorp Vault);
• Architecture: Microservices, Micro FrontEnds, Backend for FrontEnd, CQRS, Sidecar, Event Sourcing.

Specific programming knowledge:

Specific knowledge .NET:

• Build tools: Azure DevOps.

We’d be thrilled to hear that you also have:

• User-oriented approach to software development;
• Must be willing to expand the skills by learning other technologies as needed;
• Must be a team oriented person with a “can do” attitude.

Does this sound like something you’d like to explore? Then we’d love to hear from you!

Please apply below. We review and respond to every application, keep an eye on your inbox for our reply.

Please note that Signant does not accept unsolicited resumes from Third Party vendors.

At Signant Health, accepting difference isn’t enough—we celebrate it, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our team members, our clients and our community. Signant Health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

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Posted Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM

Want to do the Best Work of Your Life?

Working at Signant Health puts you at the very heart of the world’s most exciting sector - a high-growth, dynamic company in an extraordinary industry. We’re radically changing the clinical trial landscape, driving change through the technology and innovations we create and the services we deliver to our customers.

Where do you fit in?

The Software Architect is responsible for product portfolio architecture. Performs product design, systems analysis and programming activities which may require extensive research. Performs bug verification, release testing and support for assigned products.

As part of our team, your main responsibilities will be:

• Designing overall system architecture including the internal architecture of a component, as well as communication protocols and interfaces to other components;
• Researches and understands the marketing requirements for a product, including target environment, performance criteria and competitive issues;
• Researches new technology or development tools to remain abreast of current technology;
• Helping and training fellow developers to work with new product components / modules, to follow company coding practices and architectural guidelines;
• Conducting unit testing and integration testing;
• Performing code and design reviews;
• Performing bug verification, release testing and support for assigned products;
• Being responsible for product’s usability by designing user interfaces, creating use cases, and implementing prototypes and conducting usability tests;
• Preparing technical documentation of product, creating user interface guidelines and conducting reviews.

Decision making and influence

• Coaches and mentors software engineers;
• Works closely with project management and software developers to formulate the high-level technical solution

You’ll need to bring:

• M.Sc/B.Sc Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Information Systems;
• 7 + years of software development experience;
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal;
• APIs: REST, GraphQL, WSO2 / Kong ;
• DB: RDBMS (SqlServer/Oracle / PostgreSQL and Non-RDMBS (MongoDB);
• Monitoring: Dynatrace;
• Virtualization/Cloud: AWS, Docker, OpenShift / K8s, Skaffold;
• Secrets Management (AWS Secrets Manager / Azure Keyvault / Hashicorp Vault);
• Architecture: Microservices, Micro FrontEnds, Backend for FrontEnd, CQRS, Sidecar, Event Sourcing.

Specific programming knowledge:

Specific knowledge .NET:

• Build tools: Azure DevOps.

We’d be thrilled to hear that you also have:

• User-oriented approach to software development;
• Must be willing to expand the skills by learning other technologies as needed;
• Must be a team oriented person with a “can do” attitude.

Does this sound like something you’d like to explore? Then we’d love to hear from you!

Please apply below. We review and respond to every application, keep an eye on your inbox for our reply.

Please note that Signant does not accept unsolicited resumes from Third Party vendors.

At Signant Health, accepting difference isn’t enough—we celebrate it, we support it, and we nurture it for the benefit of our team members, our clients and our community. Signant Health is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status.

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An innovative betting software solution provider disrupting global markets with their forefront software solutions is on the lookout for a Software Architect to join their dynamic team. Their progressive use of technology enables their talented team to work with the tech stack of their choice and they are known for encouraging an environment and culture that supports collaboration, learning and growth

You will be required to develop and communicate the overall software architecture and technical solutions that align with business requirements, industry best practices, and emerging technologies

To be part of this lively and engaging team - APPLY NOW!

This is what you need to land an interview :

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Lead or a related role with a focus on designing and architecting complex software systems.
• Strong expertise in software architecture patterns, methodologies and best practices.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Actively identify opportunities for improvement, targeted specifically at your role and function.
• Strategise, invent or originate previously unknown opportunities.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced growing environment.

Qualification

• Bachelors or Masters degree in computer science, Software Engineering or a related field.

Reference Number for this position is MAT60186 which is a permanent position based in Durban offering a cost to company salary of up to R1.6m per annum

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Head of Enterprise Architecture - Re-advertisement

Listing reference: atns_000504

Listing status: Online

Apply by: 8 October 2024

Position summary

Job category: Others: Transport and Logistics

Location: Johannesburg

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: Yes

About our company

ATNS

Introduction

Applications are invited for the position of Head of Enterprise Architecture based at Head Office (Bruma). The successful applicant will be reporting to the Chief Technology and Information Officer. Overview: To provide strategic leadership in the development, implementation and management of an integrated Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) enterprise architecture framework in line with the organisation’s vision and strategy. To integrate the organisation’s systems, creating and implementing enterprise architecture models and improvements to current functions and processes.

Major Activities

1. Develop and implement an organisation-wide secure enterprise architecture (sEA) in alignment with the organisational and departmental strategy.
2. Lead the creation and evolution of the Enterprise Architecture function and support better integration and innovation through the formation and implementation of the sEA strategy and framework.
3. Support strategic and tactical decision-making through the development and implementation of effective sEA processes and methodologies for the provision of required management data and information.
4. Lead the identification and analysis of business drivers to derive business, information, technical, and solution architecture requirements, and analyse industry, technology and market trends to determine their potential impact on ATNS.
5. Promote the business value of the EA function, its process, and the results of the sEA programme across the organisation.
6. Seek opportunities to highlight how digital business initiatives will potentially impact the enterprise’s economic architecture and metrics.
7. Communicate and drive the adoption of the resource management strategies, principles, and agreed resource plan and sEA strategies.
8. Manage sEA requirements and support business with advice and expertise on architectural principles, models and building blocks.
9. Improve alignment, increase agility, improve quality of information and generate potential cost savings through EA initiatives.
10. Define, implement and manage the required governance, policies and processes for the effective functioning of sEA in the business.
11. Detail potential competitive threats from digital enterprises that are generally considered outside of the traditional realm of competition.
12. Determine the relationship between people, processes, information, and technology, and to the external environment.
13. Ensure ongoing compliance with all legislative and governance requirements relevant to professional practice in the technology field.
14. Build and maintain sound relations with key internal and external stakeholders through ongoing communication and engagement.
15. Manage finances in accordance with business priorities and within approved financial guidelines and parameters.
16. Ensure optimisation of resources through effective deployment, management and development of skills.
17. Coach and mentor staff as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field is required.

Post Graduate Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems or related field is required.

TOGAF Certification or related Enterprise Architecture Certification is required.

Seasoned professional required with eight (8) or more years of experience in any of the following disciplines: information, business, solution or technical architecture, application development, middleware, information analysis, database management and operations in a multitier environment.

Three (3) or more years of business experience in strategic and operations planning and/or business analysis.

Experience building EA technology plans and roadmaps.

Experience designing, integrating and managing complex infrastructure solutions.

Comprehensive knowledge of hardware, software, application and systems engineering.

Demonstrate experience with business process and performance modelling, benchmarking and financial analysis.

Knowledge of business models, operating models, financial models, cost-benefit analysis, budgeting and risk management.

Familiarity with information management practices, system development life cycle management, services management, infrastructure and operations, enterprise architecture, governance and related frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, GWEA, Zachman, etc.).

Exposure and understanding of existing, new and emerging technologies and processing environments.

Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation.

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