As a full-stack Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing scalable and secure full-stack solutions using Microsoft technologies and Azure cloud services. This role will involve driving architectural decisions, guiding development teams, and aligning technical strategies with business objectives. You will collaborate closely with enterprise architects, business stakeholders, and development teams to ensure that solutions adhere to the company’s broader enterprise architecture goals. You will also be responsible for ensuring security best practices, scalability, and modern software design principles are applied throughout the development lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
- Architect and design full-stack solutions using Microsoft technologies such as .NET Core, Azure, and SQL Server.
- Ensure all solutions adhere to security, scalability, and maintainability standards, including compliance with OWASP and SOLID principles.
- Lead the design and implementation of cloud-native solutions using Azure services (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service, Azure Functions, and Azure DevOps).
- Work closely with development teams, DevOps engineers, and solution architects to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions.
- Drive the adoption of modern development methodologies such as Agile and DevSecOps, ensuring security is integrated throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Collaborate with security teams to conduct regular code reviews, threat modeling, and security audits.
- Define architectural standards and patterns aligned with enterprise frameworks like TOGAF, ensuring future-proof and well-structured solutions.
- Oversee and optimize CI/CD pipelines with a focus on automated security testing, compliance, and continuous delivery.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to developers and engineers to ensure alignment with best practices in code quality, testing, and security.
- Work closely with business stakeholders and enterprise architects to translate business goals into secure, scalable technical solutions.
- Maintain technical documentation and architectural artifacts related to full-stack development and security strategies.
- Ensure the technical resources, project timelines, and budget align with company objectives and business goals.
- Lead the architecture and design of front-end solutions using frameworks such as [URL Removed] Angular, or [URL Removed]
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in full-stack development with a focus on Microsoft technologies (.NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, SQL Server) and cloud services (Azure).
- Proven experience designing cloud-native applications using Microsoft Azure services, including Azure DevOps, AKS, App Services, and Azure Functions.
- Strong understanding of application security standards and practices, including OWASP, NIST, and ISO/IEC 27001 guidelines.
- Experience applying enterprise architecture frameworks, particularly TOGAF, to design large-scale, enterprise-level applications.
- Proficiency in front-end technologies such as [URL Removed] Angular, or [URL Removed] experience with CI/CD pipelines, security testing, and DevOps methodologies (DevSecOps).
- Strong leadership and mentorship abilities, with proven experience leading technical teams in fast paced environments.
- Familiarity with threat modeling, penetration testing, and security auditing tools and techniques.
- The ability to read, write, and speak fluently in English, is a must. Other languages could prove useful.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying.
Desired Skills:
- .Net
- Angular
- ASP.Net
- C#
- DevOps
- IT Solutions
- Microsoft Azure
About The Employer:
Our global client in the Freight Forwarding and Logistics industry is looking for a Solutions Architect (Full Stack) to join their dynamic team in Gqeberha!