We are seeking an experienced Software Architect to join a leading banking institution in Sandton on a 12-month contract. This role is ideal for a seasoned technical leader who can design scalable, secure, and high-performing enterprise solutions within a complex financial services environment.
Role Overview
The Software Architect will be responsible for defining and driving the overall technical architecture across multiple systems and platforms. You will work closely with business stakeholders, enterprise architects, developers, and DevOps teams to ensure alignment between business requirements and technology strategy.
You will play a key role in shaping solution design, ensuring architectural governance, and guiding engineering teams through implementation in a fast-paced, regulated banking environment.
Key Responsibilities
Define and maintain end-to-end solution architecture across enterprise systems
Translate business requirements into scalable, secure technical designs
Provide architectural guidance across development and integration teams
Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards and governance frameworks
Design cloud-ready and microservices-based architectures (where applicable)
Oversee system integration, APIs, and data flow design
Conduct architecture reviews and ensure compliance with security and risk standards
Collaborate with DevOps teams to improve CI/CD and deployment strategies
Support modernization initiatives and legacy system transformation
Required Experience & Skills
8 - 12+ years in software development and architecture roles
Proven experience as a Software Architect or Senior Solution Architect
Strong background in enterprise application design within banking or financial services
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments)
Strong understanding of microservices, APIs, and integration patterns
Experience with security architecture in regulated environments
Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
Ability to balance technical depth with strategic thinking
Advantageous Skills
Experience with domain-driven design (DDD)
Exposure to TOGAF or enterprise architecture frameworks
Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum / SAFe)