Solution Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect (Principal Tech Level) based in Cape Town to join the VIVO team. This is a hybrid role , requiring 3 days' onsite in the Foreshore (CBD) area. As this is a replacement position , there may be an expectation to attend onsite more frequently when needed.

The successful candidate will serve as the right-hand person to the client , providing both technical leadership and hands-on delivery . You’ll be expected to take ownership of architecture, guide development practices, and ensure solutions are robust, scalable, and maintainable.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide architectural direction and leadership across multiple technical domains.

Collaborate closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Drive and implement clean architecture principles using Domain Driven Design.

Oversee solution delivery across frontend and backend components.

Support and mentor development teams to ensure high-quality output.

Requirements

Technical Requirements :

5+ years of deep experience in .NET Core (v8 beneficial) and Entity Framework Core .

Strong experience with Microservices architecture .

Proficiency with CQRS (MediatR) and Modular Monolith patterns.

Expertise in Domain Driven Design for clean, maintainable architecture.

4+ years of hands-on experience in React and TypeScript .

Chakra UI experience is an advantage.

Proven End-to-End code-first delivery with Azure ARM .

Ideal Candidate :

Cape Town-based and available for hybrid work.

Demonstrated leadership and ownership capabilities.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Strong problem-solving mindset and a passion for building elegant, scalable solutions