Solutions Architect

7 months ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Reflex Solutions (Pty) Ltd Full time

The Solution Architect is a key technical role responsible for designing end-to-end solutions that address the business needs and requirements of the organization. Working closely with stakeholders, project teams, and technical experts, the Solution Architect translates business requirements into architectural designs and ensures that solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with the enterprise architecture and strategic objectives.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Solution Design**: Develop comprehensive architectural designs and technical solutions that address business requirements, constraints, and objectives. Consider factors such as scalability, performance, security, reliability, and maintainability in the design process. Select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns to achieve the desired outcomes.
- **Architecture Review and Validation**: Conduct architecture reviews and validation sessions with stakeholders and project teams to ensure that proposed solutions meet business requirements and align with architectural standards and best practices. Solicit feedback, address concerns, and iterate on design proposals as needed.
- **Risk Assessment and Mitigation**: Identify architectural risks, dependencies, and potential bottlenecks that may impact the successful delivery of solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to assess risk levels, prioritize mitigation strategies, and develop contingency plans to address critical issues and ensure project success.
- **Security and Compliance**:Incorporate security best practices and principles into solution architectures to protect sensitive information and mitigate cybersecurity risks. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and organizational security policies. Implement security controls, encryption mechanisms, and access controls to safeguard data and infrastructure assets.
- **Documentation and Communication**: Create detailed architectural documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications to communicate design decisions, components, and interfaces to stakeholders and development teams. Ensure that documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and accessible to support ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and knowledge transfer.
- **Vendor and Technology Evaluation**: Evaluate third-party products, services, and technologies to assess their suitability for integration into solution architectures. Conduct vendor assessments, proof of concepts, and technology evaluations to validate capabilities, performance, and alignment with business requirements.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Proven 5+ years experience as a solution architect or technical lead, with a strong background in software development, system design, and enterprise architecture.
- In-depth knowledge of software architecture principles, design patterns, and architectural styles (e.g., microservices, SOA, event-driven architecture).
- Hands-on experience with a wide range of technology stacks, platforms, and programming languages (e.g., Java,.NET, Python, JavaScript).
- Proficiency in cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF) and participation in industry forums, conferences, and communities of practice are desirable.

The Solution Architect role is instrumental in guiding the design and implementation of complex solutions that drive business value, innovation, and competitive differentiation. By leveraging technical expertise, architectural principles, and collaborative partnerships, Solution Architects play a critical role in shaping the future success and sustainability of the organization's technology initiatives.

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