Solution Architect

About the position

We're looking for a Senior Solution Architect to take ownership of designing and delivering complex web applications that run across hybrid environments—both on-premise and in the public cloud. You'll play a key role in making sure our platforms are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and able to handle high traffic loads. You'll work closely with development, DevOps, and security teams to turn business requirements into solid, modern technical solutions. Key Responsibilities Design end-to-end web application architectures for hybrid deployments (on-premise plus AWS, Azure, or GCP) Lead architecture design and reviews, focusing on scalability, high-traffic performance, and system resilience Set and enforce secure coding standards and best practices to protect applications and data Partner with development, DevOps, and security teams to embed security-by-design and meet compliance requirements (OWASP, GDPR, ISO 27001) Optimize cloud infrastructure and resource usage for cost efficiency—choosing appropriate services, auto-scaling strategies, and storage options Assess and recommend tools, frameworks, and platforms based on business needs, security posture, and scalability Create technical documentation, solution blueprints, and architecture decision records Advise stakeholders on architecture, infrastructure, and the development lifecycle, guiding decisions with best-practice guidance Required Skills & Experience 5+ years in software architecture, with at least 1 year in a senior or lead architect role 5+ years of hands-on software development experience Cloud certification such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect Practical experience building web applications with modern tech stacks (e.g., Golang, Node.js, .NET Core, Java, React, Angular) Proven experience with hybrid cloud/on-premise solutions and cloud-native services (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, GCP Cloud Run) Expertise in secure coding, threat modeling, and security-first design Experience designing high-throughput, low-latency systems including CDN, caching, and load balancing Strong knowledge of infrastructure cost optimization (rightsizing, usage monitoring, pricing models) Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, CloudFormation) Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools (Prometheus, Datadog), and incident response Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Nice to Have Experience in regulated industries (finance, healthcare) with strict security/compliance needs Background in DevSecOps or architecture governance frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA)

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