Solutions Architect (Contract) - Gauteng/Hybrid - ISB1300159

Introduction

Our client is seeking a Solutions Architect (Chief Expert) to lead the design, development, and operations of transactional assets and static vehicle master data.

This role is a strategic leadership position within the MIDA initiative, driving the architectural evolution and migration of legacy systems (IG_DOM) to the Cloud Data Hub (CDH) on AWS.

✅ 12+ related experience

✅ Cloud-Native & Systems Integration Focus

Position Details:

• Contract Start Date: 01-06-2026

• Contract End Date: 31-12-2028

• Location: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office Rotation

The Mission: As a Chief Expert, you will define the architectural vision for global vehicle master data applications (VDWH, CDH, and IG_DOM).

You will be responsible for ensuring that the migration to the cloud maintains high levels of performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency while coaching engineering teams on modern design principles and cloud-native practices.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and own end-to-end solution architectures that meet business requirements and align with the architectural roadmap

• Engage and collaborate with product and integration teams to define integration touchpoints and shared technical requirements

• Translate business and process requirements into functional and technical specifications and conceptual prototypes

• Evaluate alternative technologies and propose scalable, secure, maintainable solutions

• Produce clear, high-quality technical documentation, architecture diagrams and implementation guidance

• Coordinate and participate in test and deployment efforts to ensure delivered solutions meet technical and functional specifications

• Support development teams with architectural decisions, patterns, and best practices (including IaC, CI/CD and observability)

• Work with stakeholders to prioritize requirements and organize delivery in an iterative, value-driven manner

• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of complex system issues across the stack

• Ensure architectural compliance with enterprise standards, security controls and governance processes

• Mentor and coach engineering teams on design principles, integration approaches and cloud-native practices

• Continuously review and improve solutions for performance, cost-efficiency, reliability and operability

Important Application Details Location & Relocation Applicants based outside of Gauteng must be willing to relocate. Please note that relocation to the province will be at the candidate's own cost.

Eligibility & Legal

• Citizenship: South African citizens and residents are preferred.

• Work Permits: Candidates with valid work permits will be considered.

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Application Status If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent proven experience.

• Experience: Typically 8+ years in solution architecture, systems integration, and cloud-native design.

• Background: Strong experience in AWS services, API/integration patterns, data modelling, and DevOps practices.

Essential Skills (Verified):

• Strong solution architecture experience across cloud and on-premise environments, with proven ability todesign end-to-end architectures

• Deep knowledge of AWS cloud services and architecture best practices

• Proficiency in one or more backend languages such as Java, Python, or TypeScript for solution design and

• prototyping

• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools and patterns (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK, Ansible)

• Understanding of data modelling and document databases, preferably MongoDB

• Competence with integration patterns, APIs, and middleware technologies

• Familiarity with frontend technologies and frameworks to enable full-stack solution design

• Solid grasp of CI/CD, DevOps practices and how they influence architecture and delivery

• Strong security-by-design knowledge including identity, access management, and secure communication

• Excellent stakeholder communication and documentation skills to translate business needs into technical Solutions

Advantageous Skills:

• Hands-on experience with Amazon Glue, Athena or other cloud data services

• Experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Exposure to Angular or other modern frontend frameworks

• Familiarity with monitoring, observability and FINOPS concepts

• Prior work with integration touchpoint teams and enterprise integration platforms

• Knowledge of Agile/DevOps delivery models and working with cross-functional feature teams

• Experience producing technical documentation and solution runbooks

• Practical experience with AWS CDK and cloud-native patterns

• Background in systems engineering concepts and architecture frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman)

• Experience with automation of infrastructure patching, build and deployment pipelines

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