Operations

Solutions Architect

Communicate Recruitment·Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa·FULL_TIME
OperationsseniorFULL_TIME
-Closes 10 Dec 2026

Key Responsibilities: Designing end-to-end technical solutions for complex business challenges Collaborating with stakeholders to understand requirements and define architecture strategies Creating scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud-based solutions Guiding development teams through architecture best practices and technical decision-making Evaluating existing systems and recommending improvements Ensuring solutions align with business objectives, security standards, and compliance requirements Leading technical workshops, solution reviews, and architecture discussions Acting as the go-to technical advisor for clients, executives, and delivery teams Job Experience Required: Proven experience as a Solutions Architect, Technical Architect, or Senior Engineer Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles Experience designing cloud-native and hybrid solutions Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to balance business needs with technical feasibility Experience working across multiple technologies, platforms, and teams Relevant certifications are a bonus (AWS, Azure, TOGAF, etc.) This is an opportunity to join our talent pool and be considered for future opportunities with leading organisations across South Africa. Apply now! Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile or to view all our Jobs in Information Technology. One of the best Developer Recruitment Agencies in Cape Town. Let us assist you with your IT careers. For Further C# Developer jobs, C++ Developer jobs, Java Developer jobs, .Net Developer careers, Angular Developer and Full stack developer jobs. I also specialize in recruiting in the following: Manual and Automation Testers, Business Analysts, Software Developers, AI Engineers, and Data Scientists If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

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Communicate Recruitment

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Cape Town, Western Cape, south-africa

Employment

FULL_TIME

Experience

senior

Valid until

December 10, 2026

Created

November 10, 2026

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