Senior Specialist Solution Architect (Web and Azure Cloud)

• Design and implement web and cloud-based solutions, balancing legacy support with new functionality.
  
• Collaborate with business analysts to refine requirements and translate them into scalable, maintainable architecture.
  
• Provide leadership in code refactoring to improve maintainability, performance, and adaptability.
  
• Conduct application performance evaluations and implement high availability, scalability, and optimization features.
  
• Develop and execute unit, integration, and functional tests to validate system functionality.
  
• Produce and maintain technical documentation for system architecture, integrations, and usage guidelines.
  
• Perform root cause analysis of complex issues in integrated systems and guide developers on resolution.
  
• Design and deploy solutions using Azure-native services and resources, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
  
• Collaborate with development teams to improve software engineering practices, tools, and processes.
  
• Support ongoing production diagnostics and performance monitoring to ensure reliability under high user loads.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Engineering (or 10+ years equivalent development/architecting experience).
  
• Proven track record as a Solutions Architect in Microsoft web-based and Azure Cloud environments.
  
• At least 7 years’ experience as a senior web developer in multi-tier .NET applications.
  
• Minimum 5 years’ Azure Cloud implementation experience.
  
• Advanced skills in .NET Core, C#, ASP.Net, and related web development frameworks.
  
• Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, React, HTML5, CSS, and XML.
  
• Strong knowledge of RESTful and SOAP web services with JSON/XML message handling.
  
• Solid background in SQL Server (on-prem and Azure SQL), including performance tuning and database security.
  
• Working knowledge of web application security standards (OWASP Top 10).
  
• Strong understanding of SDLC methodologies (Agile and Waterfall).
  
• Experience with Microsoft IIS Servers, DevOps tools (Azure DevOps), and CI/CD pipelines.
  
• Technical Expertise
  
• Advanced Programming: Expert in .NET Core/C# with deep knowledge of OOP, multithreading, memory management, and performance optimization.
  
• Solution Architecture: Skilled in designing enterprise-scale cloud/web applications with focus on scalability, integration, and security.
  
• Azure Cloud Services: Proven experience with Azure SQL, Storage, Functions, Queues, App Services, Cognitive Services, DevOps.
  
• Security & Compliance: Skilled in identifying and mitigating web application vulnerabilities, working closely with Cybersecurity teams.
  
• Production Diagnostics: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve critical issues in high-pressure environments with active user bases of 1M+ users.
  
• Industry Knowledge: Experience in financial services or tax-related platforms (e.g., eFiling, SARS technologies) is advantageous.
  

• Self-starter and motivated leader, capable of guiding cross-functional teams.
  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to explain complex solutions clearly.
  
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines in high-demand environments.
  
• Curious, adaptable, and committed to lifelong learning to stay ahead of evolving technologies.