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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 2, 2026.

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SavageOne is a South African recruitment firm headquartered in Sandton that sources candidates for client companies through once-off permanent hires and contract staffing. Founded in 2023 with a fully remote team, it charges a flat 9.5 percent placement fee and uses AI-assisted matching to shortlist South African talent for local and overseas employers, including a London-based software purchasing firm. Its open roles for clients span senior .NET, Node.js, Python, PHP and Salesforce developers, QA and performance testers, solution architects, project managers, supply chain managers and talent acquisition staff.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Solution Architect to join our growing team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the design, development, and implementation of innovative, scalable, and robust technology solutions that support and drive our business objectives. Youll work closely with stakeholders across the business and IT functions to deliver high-quality outcomes aligned with our technology roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

Solution Design & Architecture

  • Lead the end-to-end architecture and design of complex software systems.

  • Design cloud-native applications, microservices architectures, APIs, and integrations.

  • Develop architectural roadmaps, system requirements, and technical specifications.

  • Ensure scalability, maintainability, and alignment with industry best practices.

  • Evaluate technologies and tools suitable for each initiative.

  • Conduct technical feasibility assessments and proof-of-concepts.

Technology Strategy & Roadmap

  • Contribute to the development of the organizations overall technology strategy.

  • Stay informed of emerging technologies and assess their potential impact.

  • Translate business needs into strategic technical solutions.

Stakeholder Management

  • Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, and development teams.

  • Translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.

  • Capture and analyze business requirements, aligning them to architectural plans.

  • Manage stakeholder expectations and foster alignment on solution goals.

Technical Leadership & Mentoring

  • Provide guidance and mentorship to development teams and peers.

  • Conduct code and design reviews to uphold best practices and standards.

  • Foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Project Delivery & Support

  • Support the full lifecycle of solution deliveryfrom planning through deployment.

  • Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

  • Ensure delivery of high-quality, timely, and cost-effective solutions.

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Solution Architect or in a senior technical role (e.g., Lead Engineer, Senior Software Developer).

* Strong background in software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).

* Expertise in scalable, resilient software architecture and systems design.

* Proficiency in a range of technologies including:Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCPLanguages: Java, Python, Node.js (or similar)Databases: SQL (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server), NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra)Architecture: Microservices, distributed systemsContainers: Docker, KubernetesAPIs: REST, GraphQL, API gatewaysDevOps: CI/CD, infrastructure as code

* Strong communication skills able to articulate technical concepts clearly.

* Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

* Passionate about continuous learning and keeping up with emerging trends.

* Experience with data analytics and big data technologies is a plus.

* Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Certified Solutions Architect) preferred.

* Experience within the Telecommunications industry is highly advantageous.

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