Senior Solutions Architect

DVT is a global custom software development and data engineering company! You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most established developers in the country with the latest technologies. DVT is committed to continuously training our staff and we are very proud of our culture of learning, from internal speaking and training to sponsoring a variety of technical events from DevConf to GDG.

At DVT, you’ll be part of a culture that fosters continuous learning and growth. We support your professional development with comprehensive training programs and sponsor various industry events like DevConf and GDG. Join us and push the boundaries of what’s possible, while taking your career to new heights!

The Senior Solutions Architect leads the design and supports the implementation of complex technology solutions that address current and future business needs. This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and aligned with organisational standards and strategies. The Senior Solutions Architect also advises on service, process, and operating model changes, and drives technology innovation within the business.

Strategic Management

• Lead the development and implementation of technology solutions aligned with business objectives and technology vision.

• Drive architectural planning and decision-making to support scalability, innovation, and business transformation.

Solution Design

• Design and document solutions that are scalable, reliable, and secure, considering both cloud and on-premises environments.

• Collaborate with business and technical teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective architectures.

• Ensure solutions adhere to relevant architectures, strategies, policies, standards, and security practices.

Standards and Policies

• Establish and maintain best practices for solution development, deployment, and governance.

• Ensure compliance with internal and external standards and regulations.

Contingency Planning

• Design resilient architectures with appropriate failover and disaster recovery strategies.

• Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation plans.

Support and Delivery

• Provide technical leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

• Estimate technical feasibility and provide high-level impact assessments for projects and backlog items.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including technical teams, product, marketing, and third-party partners.

• Present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Continuous Improvement

• Investigate new technologies and assess their relevance to the organisation.

• Lead proof-of-concept initiatives and provide justifications for technology adoption.

Knowledge and Skills

Education and Experience

• Diploma or degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Solution Architecture or 10+ years in software development.

• Experience with architectural styles such as microservices and monoliths.

• Proficient in designing and building highly available, scalable systems.

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred), web services, databases (RDBMS and NoSQL), and distributed caching.

• Familiarity with CI/CD, Agile methodologies, and software engineering principles.

• Strong development background in Java, Python, Node.js, or similar languages.

Competencies

• Customer-oriented with strong relationship-building skills.

• Expertise in architectural design, microservices, and cloud architecture.

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive continuous improvement.

Certifications (Advantageous)

• Certification in Cloud Application Design and Development.

• TOGAF certification.

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