Technical Lead / Solutions Architect

About

Our client is searching for a highly experienced Technical Lead / Solutions Architect to take ownership of the design, implementation, and evolution of a complex financial software platform. This is a senior, hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving hard problems, shaping architecture, and mentoring engineers.

Location

Rivonia, Gauteng

What You’ll Do

• Think through scalable technical solutions
• Guide and lead a team across backend and frontend developers
• Engage well with Enterprise Architects / Infra / wider technical stakeholders
• Bring strong ownership and technical decision-making capability
• Lead system architecture across backend, frontend, and data layers
• Design and review complex solutions; contribute code where needed
• Build and guide Java / Spring Boot microservices
• Oversee SQL database design and data-heavy workflows
• Provide technical guidance on Angular / React initiatives
• Mentor engineers and support a growing, relatively junior team
• Take full responsibility of technical decisions and outcomes

Key Technical Skills

• Strong experience with Java and Spring Boot (microservices)
• Solid SQL and database design experience
• Working knowledge of Angular and/or React
• Proven experience in a Tech Lead or Solutions Architect role

Domain & Background

• Experience in a product-based technology environment
• Exposure to Financial Systems, Asset Management, Or Financial Reporting
• Strong understanding of Complex Data, Calculations, And Reporting Flows
• Background combining technology and business/finance is highly valued

Personal Attributes

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• “Been-there-before” experience — able to anticipate problems early
• Patient, clear communicator who enjoys mentoring and teaching
• Comfortable operating in a complex, domain-heavy environment

Bonus

• Experience in a DFM, asset manager, or financial services technology company.