23 Web Architect jobs in South Africa

An innovative software development platform designed to accelerate the creation of enterprise-grade applications is seeking an exceptional Application Architect with technical depth and vision to join their team and help design world-class applications

This role requires a top-tier Developer who combines technical expertise with a passion for innovation. You will be a key influencer in designing and implementing innovative solutions that push the boundaries of enterprise software.

If you are a high-calibre Application Architect ready to shape the future of software solutions and you want to work with a team on a mission to empower businesses with cutting-edge architecture and next-generation development tools, this opportunity is for you 

Skills required:

• Application Architecture
• DevOps
• AWS or Azure experience
• C#
• .NET core
• SOLID principles
• SQL

Reference Number for this position is MAT60184 which is a REMOTE position offering a cost to company salary of up to R1.4m per annum depending on experience and ability. Contact Mavis on or call her on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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We’re on the lookout for a visionary C# Software Architect who doesn’t just design systems—but engineers’ evolution. This is where architecture becomes art, precision fuels performance, and innovation turns into momentum.

You’ll shape the backbone of enterprise platforms built for scale, speed, and intelligence—architecting automation-first solutions that make complexity look effortless. From setting technical direction to mentoring sharp development minds, your influence will be felt in every line of code and every product shipped.

Here, excellence isn’t optional—it’s the entry point. You’ll thrive in a space that rewards initiative, ownership, and the relentless pursuit of better.

If building next-generation architecture excites you more than following blueprints, your next challenge starts here. 

Technical skills we’re looking for:

• C# / .NET Core
• Application Architecture
• Application Design
• TOGAF
• RESTful API
• Web API
• DevOps

Do You Qualify?

• Relevant bachelor’s degree (Computer Science, IT, Engineering or similar)
• Experience with architecture methodologies (TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT etc.)

The Reference Number  for this position is BRM60184  which is a Permanent Fully Remote position offering a cost to company of up to R1.56mil Per Annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Bryce at or call him at to discuss this and other opportunities.

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**BANK Client

NON Negotiable Requirents (Please apply only if you meet the minimum requirements**

Qualifications (NOT Negotiable)

• Min:

o Grade 12

o Specific to:

Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Azure

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Apple MAC

o Certifications in industry relevant Information Technology Products and Services (e.g., Microsoft / AWS)

• Ideal:

o A relevant degree in IT (e.g., B.Sc., B.Eng., Post-Grad)

Requirements (NOT Negotiable)

• 5+ years ICT experience in the end-user computing environment, in a lead role

• 3+ years design and implementation of desktop hardware, software and management systems servicing the

end-user computing environment in large enterprise organisations.

Ideal:

• 3+ years in desktop infrastructure maintenance, using End User Cloud Management technologies.

To design, build and run the best IT Infrastructure DevOp's products and services to Capitec end-users, using industry

leading technologies.

• To create optimal, sustainable, resilient, scalable, cost effective and high performing IT Infrastructure that meets the

companies vision and objectives.

Job Knowledge- Very Important

• Min:

A thorough and in-depth understanding of:

o End user and distributed IT systems and infrastructure

o Desktop design standards and implementation strategy

o Documenting of IT systems, infrastructure standards and SOP's

o Microsoft Windows operating system architecture and application integration

o Active Directory and Group Policy management systems (Azure AD, EntraID, AGPM)

o Identity and Access Management (AD Security and Group Management, Multi-Factor Authentication)

o Security relevant to end user devices (Group policy configuration, EDR, Encryption, Remote Wipe)

o Managing compliance levels, across the software stack (O/S, MS Office and 3rd Party applications)

o System Centre Configuration Manager (Advanced use of and Troubleshooting of the system)

o Knowledge in scripting tools such as PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, Bash.

o End User hardware and peripherals (DELL, Lenovo, Apple)

o Print Management Solutions (e.g. Y-Soft, Lexmark)

o Cloud Service Providers (Azure, AWS)

o Microsoft 365 Services (Teams, Power Platform, Power BI, O365).

o Microsoft Intune and Conditional Access Policy Management.

o Cloud Management Gateways (e.g. Azure, SCCM, Cloud Flare)

o Networking (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, Routing, Switching)

o SharePoint.

o Virtual Desktop Technologies (Azure VDI, AWS Workspaces)

o Microsoft Exchange, Exchange Online and SMTP relay type systems (PostiFix)

o SCCM (Architectural design and configuration of the system, creating reports)

o Software packaging, task sequencing, WIM creation, Driver injection etc.

o Observability tooling (e.g. Grafana, Instana, Pager Duty)

• Ideal / Optional

o Software Asset Management processes and systems

o Linux Operating Systems

o Audio Visual and Collaboration services (Polycom, Logitech, Yealink, Cisco, Microsoft Teams Rooms)

o SQL knowledge

o Restful API web services

o Prometheus

o GitHub

o Ansible

o Terraform

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (Job Objectives)

1. Responsibilities and Focus

2. Design Infrastructure Solutions

3. Implement Infrastructure Designs

4. Support and Training

Who We Are
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Overview
As part of the VML EMEA Enablement Team the Technical Architect (aka Enteprise / Solutions Architect) primary role is to partner with VML and its client's Marketing and Technical teams to deliver data led solutions by leading the design, delivery, and execution of client engagement solutions, including CRM, Personalization, Marketing Automation, and act as a trusted advisor to our customers while aiding the customer's transformational journey.

This role plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between marketing requirements and technical capabilities, ensuring that marketing teams can leverage the right technology tools/solutions to achieve their goals effectively.

The Technical Architect is a key figure in designing and implementing marketing technology solutions that empower marketing teams to drive successful campaigns, enhance customer experiences, and achieve overall marketing objectives. To accomplish this, this role possesses strong technical writing skills; a blend of operational, marketing knowledge and technical expertise, and must have the ability to set the vision translating business objectives into enticing and actionable recommendations. This person will need to naturally lead their colleagues and participate in building our team culture.

Responsibilities
Your duties as a Technical Architect will include, but will not be limited to the following:

• Engage with existing and new clients to deliver strategic solutions, lead on technical client engagements from scoping the new engagement, to creating the solution and solution design documentation. This aspect of the role may require working closely with the Client Lead or Business Development team to gain a complete sense of client expectations and limitations
• Determine project scope and specifications to the final presentation of software solutions, the Solution Architect meets directly with clients to provide feedback, solution alignment and updates on projects. This may require reports and presentations, as well as demonstrations, to keep the client informed about issues that arise during development and report on integration and deployment
• Serve as a liaison between client and developers
• Support the team with technical solution recommendations as well as operational delivery of solutions
• Be process driven and provide technical innovation, most notably in the handover of technical solutions to the developer team

• Engage with developers, consultants and project managers and work with clients on the following type of engagements:

• Solution design and architecture (Medium and High Complexity);

• Data and technology governance principles
• Scripting and query development
• Data mapping and extract strategies
• Relational data / data schema
• Provide tech support on complicated requests
• Participation in advanced technical projects
• Integrations between marketing and data platforms
• Web services and API development
• Custom reporting, custom application development projects
• HTML creation for webpages and emails

• Webpage builds using jQuery framework

• Leverage native scripting languages relevant to solve for requirements in most effective, optimal and scalable manner.

• Active mentoring and knowledge transfer within the broader developer team.
• Keep up to date with new technologies, trends, and where applicable, the introduction of these to the developer team and/or organization as a whole

Requirements
Technology & Development

• Marketing technology experience (such as marketing data, production, content management, planning, implementation, various channel use - e.g. email, web, mobile etc., CRM, Audience Management and Analytics) in preferably some of the popular technology stacks including Google, Adobe, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Salesforce Data Cloud, Salesforce Personalisation, AWS, Snowflake, etc.
• Marketing Functional Experience – in order of importance
• Customer data platforms
• Personalization
• Direct Digital (Mobile, Email, SMS, MMS & Push)
• CMS & Content arbitration/automation
• Web Analytics
• Understanding the unique business requirements of customers within multiple industries and translating/presenting those needs into a compelling vision and roadmap for our customers
• Proven record of accomplishment with solution engineering
• Inquisitive, practical, and passionate about technology and sharing knowledge
• Ability to architect and develop middleware solutions between the technology stacks mentioned above
• Experience with SQL, relational databases (MSSQL, MySQL, etc.) and data modelling
• Bachelor's degree - Marketing or Information Systems will be beneficial (or 5 years plus hands on marketing experience)
• CDP & CRM experience would be beneficial.
• Understanding of data models, understanding of data base marketing, understanding of Lifecycles (Customer and Product)
• Data / Architecture certification would be beneficial
• Software development knowledge or experience with any of the following would be advantageous: mobile development (IOs or Android) or web development (PHP or ASP.Net core)

Leadership & Interpersonal Skills

• Experience working with a project management office
• Experience in Automotive industry beneficial
• Experience with best practice development methodologies
• At least 5 years' experience in leading and mentoring a technical/dev team
• Solid oral and written interpersonal communication and relationship skills
• Proven time management skills in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to work as part of a team to solve problems in varied, fast-paced environments
• Willing and able to travel occasionally
• Please note that our business is an equal opportunity employer and preference in appointment for the role will be in line with the EE strategy of our organisation*

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

VML is a WPP Agency. For more information, please visit our website, and follow VML on our social channels via Instagram, LinkedIn, and X.

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Job title -
Technical lead/ Technical delivery manager

Experience -
8+ Years

Location -
Honeydew , Roodeport

Description -

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical lead /Architect /Delivery manager to lead the design and development of scalable, high-performance enterprise applications. This role combines deep technical expertise in Java and cloud technologies with strong leadership, delivery management, and client engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Architecture & Development

• Design end-to-end architecture for enterprise-grade applications using Java, Spring Boot, and microservices.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Lead the integration of front-end (Angular/React) and back-end systems.
• Architect and implement scalable solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Ensure security, performance, and scalability in all technical solutions.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Conduct code reviews, technical training, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, DevOps, and UI/UX.

Delivery & Project Management

• Own the technical delivery of projects from inception to deployment.
• Work closely with project managers to define timelines, deliverables, and resource planning.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Present architectural decisions and project updates to stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and solution-oriented thinking.

Required Technical Skills:

Back-End:

• Java 11/17+, Spring Boot, Hibernate/JPA
• RESTful APIs, Microservices architecture
• Messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ)

Front-End:

• Angular, React, or
• HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript

Cloud & DevOps:

• AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS), Azure, or GCP
• Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
• Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Databases:

• Relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle)
• NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis)

Tools & Practices:

• Git, Maven/Gradle, JIRA, Confluence
• Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Monitoring and logging (ELK, Prometheus, Grafana)

Soft Skills & Attributes:

• Strong leadership and team management capabilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Passion for technology and continuous learning

Company Description-

Indsafri believes in the limitless potential of individuals to create and build anything imaginable. They leverage their deep industry experience and cutting-edge technology to help organizations transform for growth. They work with some of the best organizations around the world and have a global network of partners and talents. Indsafri believes that technology is at its best when it makes people smile. This is a place where with passion and intelligence, anything is possible.

Interested candidates can reach out to

About the company

Utopia is a forward-thinking global real estate development group dedicated to creating a distinctive portfolio of luxurious and high-end hospitality assets.

At Utopia, we're building more than properties — we're crafting extraordinary experiences. Founded in 2023, our in-house architectural firm, Utopia Design, is at the heart of our mission to create a global portfolio of luxurious, high-end hospitality destinations. As part of a growing real estate development group, Utopia Design brings bold vision and innovative thinking to every project we take on.

We're a young, ambitious team driven by creativity, excellence, and the belief that great design transforms the way people live, travel, and connect. From concept to completion, we're reimagining what luxury means in today's world — and we're just getting started.

If you're passionate about design, architecture, and shaping the future of global hospitality, we invite you to grow with us.

Technical Architect

We are looking for a technically strong and detail-oriented architect to join our design team within the real estate development business, focusing on boutique hospitality assets.

In this role, you will be responsible for translating the design intent into fully coordinated, precise, and buildable documentation. You will work across all design stages with a focus on technical development - from RIBA Stage 3 through construction, ensuring that the project's quality, constructability, and coordination are preserved throughout. You will collaborate with the broader design and engineering team and serve as a key point of contact for design problem-solving, system integration, and detailing.

This role is focused on the later design phases. Personal engagement in RIBA 3-5 will be around 75%, with early-stage design support and feasibility input up to 25%.

We expect you to be highly proficient in Revit (including parametric families, freeform modeling, and terrain modeling), with strong BIM coordination experience. You should also have a solid understanding of construction methodologies, materials, detailing, and multi-disciplinary integration. Experience with Navisworks is required; Rhino, AutoCAD, and Enscape are a plus.

To succeed in this role, you should be independent, analytical, proactive in solving technical and coordination challenges, and capable of consistently delivering high-quality, buildable design packages. Fluency in English is essential.

• This is a full time day job with expected involvement up to 40 hours a week
• This is a fully remote job
• We work normal central European time zone (CET) working hours 9-17 or 10-18, we expect you to participate in daily team's meetings
• Utopia does not provide visa sponsorship and/or relocation package for this position

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of high-end hospitality projects, with a focus on technical development, spatial coordination, and construction-level detailing
• Translate concept and schematic designs into coordinated, buildable Revit models and documentation packages across RIBA Stages 3–5
• Develop precise technical layouts, assemblies, and details in Revit, ensuring consistency with design intent, constructability, and regulatory requirements
• Coordinate architectural models with structural, MEP, and interior design inputs using BIM workflows and Navisworks
• Review, resolve, and prevent coordination issues across disciplines; propose feasible, well-integrated technical solutions
• Build and manage project typologies, families, and detail libraries to support efficient design development and standardization
• Support tender and construction documentation preparation, ensuring alignment with specifications, codes, and local regulations
• Assist in the development of project-specific systems and façade/roof/technical typologies based on construction logic and material performance
• Provide quality control on Revit models and documentation across the team; conduct technical reviews and flag risks early
• Collaborate with the procurement team on technical inputs related to material quantities, specifications, and product compatibility
• Stay up to date with building systems, construction methods, and BIM automation tools; research and implement best practices in technical design
• Supervise and guide BIM modelers and junior technical staff; support in building department-wide technical workflows and standards

CV Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Architecture
• 5 to 10 years of experience in architectural design
• Experience working on low-rise residential and hospitality projects - private homes and villas, hotels and resorts
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD and Nawisworks
• Professional level of English, both written and verbal
• Portfolio is a must

Notice: This is a remote position based in South Africa.

Make an impact with NTT DATA
Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your day at NTT DATA
As a Security Technical Architect at NTT DATA, you'll design robust security architectures that safeguard our systems, applications, and infrastructure. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you'll integrate security requirements throughout the system design and development lifecycle, ensuring our technology solutions are secure, compliant, and industry-leading.

On a day-to-day basis, you'll be viewed as a trusted technical advisor, collaborating with developers, engineers, and project managers to embed security into every project. Your expertise in secure coding practices, network security, identity and access management, DATA protection, and other security domains will be instrumental.

You'll play a pivotal role in evaluating and selecting security technologies, creating and enforcing security policies, and leading incident response activities. By setting technical standards and providing pre-sales technical support, you'll help define how our solutions meet client objectives and regulatory requirements.

Your role extends to managing client proof-of-concept initiatives and ensuring a smooth transition from proposed solutions to delivery. You'll document executive summaries, statements of work, and network diagrams, oversee pricing formats, and validate proposals, making you a key player in bringing security-focused projects to life.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Deep knowledge of security domains: network security, application security, cloud security, DATA protection, identity and access management, cryptography, and secure coding.
• Proficiency in enterprise architecture principles and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Understanding of security regulations, standards, and frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, NIST, PCI dSS).
• Hands-on experience with security technologies and tools (e.g., firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, SIEM, vulnerability scanners, secure coding analysis tools).
• Experience in a large-scale, multinational technology services environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities for assessing risks and analysing security issues.
• Strong client engagement skills and technical consulting aptitude.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with team members.
• Bachelor's degree in IT, computer science, or a related field.

Workplace type:
Hybrid Working

About NTT DATA
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.

South African Technology & Innovation Centre (
SATIC
) is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future.

We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people's lives.

Requirements:

Qualifications / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• A certification in TOGAF and/or experience in enterprise architecture design and governance processes would be advantageous.

Experience & Skills:

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in application architecture, software development lifecycle, and enterprise application design.
• Expertise in enterprise technical architecture domains such as infrastructure, cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), and networking.
• Proficiency in developing technical standards, capability frameworks, and golden stack guidelines.
• Strong understanding of modern application hosting strategies, including microservices, containerization, and serverless.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a commitment to delivering distinctive outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross functional team environment, demonstrating a sense of urgency and empathy in all interactions.

Responsibilities:

Technical Capabilities Framework:

• Define, maintain, and continuously update the framework covering platforms, infrastructure, cloud, security, DevOps, networking, and workplace technologies.
• Regularly evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies and industry best practices into the framework to ensure future-readiness.

Technology Standards and Providers:

• Identify and manage standard components and preferred technology providers for enterprise use, maintaining approved and reference lists.
• Conduct periodic reviews and audits to ensure compliance with set standards and recommend improvements or changes as necessary.

Technology Radars and Golden Stacks:

• Develop and publish Technology Radars to visualize evolving technology trends, experimental initiatives, emerging standards, and deprecations.
• Define and maintain Golden Stack reference architectures for key initiatives, such as application development stacks and cloud deployment patterns.

Collaborative Engagement:

• Collaborate with Application, Data, and Business Architects to ensure that technical platforms effectively meet integrated solution requirements.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops and design sessions to drive alignment and innovation in technology solutions.

Modernization and Guidance:

• Support technology modernization initiatives, including migration to cloud-native architectures, infrastructure-as-code, and platform services.
• Provide guidance and advisory support to delivery teams to ensure architecture decisions and technology implementations adhere to standards.

Architecture Review and Risk Management:

• Participate actively in the Architecture Review Board (ARB), assessing technical risks, alignment, and future readiness of proposed solutions.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and provide recommendations for technology adoption and discontinuation based on comprehensive assessments.

External Monitoring and Strategic Recommendations:

• Monitor the external technology landscape for emerging technologies, trends, and threats.
• Provide strategic recommendations to leadership on potential adoptions or strategic shifts that align with business and IT strategies.

Role overview:

As a Technical Architect, you play a crucial role in designing, governing, and evolving the enterprise's technical architecture. This involves establishing frameworks for technology capabilities, identifying standard components, and maintaining the technology landscape. Your expertise ensures that technology choices are standardized, future-ready, secure, and aligned with business and IT strategies.