Platform Architect (George Western Cape, On-site)

Description

Platform Architect

Softsure | George, Western Cape | In-Office

Lead the Technical Transformation of a 15-Year Platform

This is not a maintenance role …. this is a build-the-future role.

Softsure runs a proven insurance platform that processes policies, claims, and payments daily. It works, but it’s built on a legacy VB.NET monolith that’s reaching its limits.

We are modernising it into a cloud-native, event-driven, API-first platform and we need an architect to define that future and make it real.

What You’ll Do

You will own the technical vision and architecture of the platform:

• Define and own the target architecture across the full stack (data, services, APIs, UI) • Lead the strangler fig migration strategy, prioritising what to modernise and how • Establish architecture patterns, domain boundaries, and engineering standards • Make key decisions on technology, frameworks, and build vs buy • Create and maintain Architecture Decision Records (ADRs) • Design and implement event-driven architectures to decouple systems • Work hands-on where needed code reviews, problem-solving, and team support. • Translate technical decisions into clear business impact for leadership • Mentor and guide engineers in adopting modern engineering practices

Engineering Contribution (Non-Negotiable)

This Is Not a PowerPoint Role

• Contribute to code reviews and architectural implementation decisions • Support teams in building and modernising services and APIs • Drive engineering quality, scalability, and maintainability standards • Actively unblock teams and solve real technical challenges

Requirements

What You Bring

• 10+ years software development experience, with 5+ years in architecture roles • Proven experience modernising legacy systems into modern architectures (in production) • Deep expertise in .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core) • Strong understanding of clean architecture, DDD, CQRS, and event-driven systems • Hands-on experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, SQL, Event Hubs) • Ability to engage both engineers and executives effectively • Strong decision-making ability with a balanced, pragmatic mindset

Education

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field

Advantageous

• Postgraduate qualifications in architecture, cloud computing, or business • Certifications in cloud architecture or enterprise architecture (Azure preferred) • Equivalent practical experience designing and delivering large-scale platform architectures will be considered.

Nice to Have

• Insurance or financial services experience • Experience with Blazor • Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or similar) • Experience building or scaling platform engineering teams

Why Join Softsure

Full executive backing for a real transformation, an opportunity to build modern architecture within a live system. You get to work with a team ready for change and growth. Make direct impact on a platform serving real customers daily

Shape a system you’ll be proud of for years

Location

George, Western Cape (In-Office)

We believe the level of collaboration required for this role happens best in person, as a team.

Work Level

Senior

Job Type

Permanent

Salary

Market Related

EE Position

No

Location

Western Cape