Solutions Architect

About the position Psybergate is an IT company that builds bespoke software solutions and provides highly skilled resources to its clients. We are looking for a Solutions Architect (Contract) to join our financial services client based in Centurion. What you will be doing: Own end-to-end solution architecture for assigned domains (e.g., claims, policy, digital engagement, integration) Translate business requirements and target architecture principles into coherent solution designs spanning process, application, integration, and data layers Produce high-level design artefacts including process flows, application interactions, API contracts, data flows, and integration patterns Partner with business stakeholders to shape solution options and translate operating model changes into system implications Ensure domain solutions align with API standards, event architecture, and security patterns Define service boundaries, validate integration approaches (sync vs async), and drive reuse of shared services Design workflow at solution level, ensuring decision logic is externalised and straight-through processing is viable Participate in design reviews, review vendor and squad solution outputs, and identify risks early Collaborate with peer architects to prevent siloed designs and maintain architectural coherence What we are looking for: 7–10 years’ experience in solution design or architecture roles Experience delivering enterprise applications in financial services (insurance preferred) Strong understanding of API-based integration, process orchestration platforms, data modelling, and cloud-native environments Experience in transformation programmes and modernising legacy platforms in brownfield environments, including: Modular decomposition Strangler patterns Anti-corruption layers Transitional architectures Incremental migration strategies Ability to operate across business and technical stakeholders with structured problem-solving, strong documentation, and pragmatic decision-making Familiarity with Domain-Driven Design principles, event-driven architecture, BPM/workflow orchestration, and non-functional requirements (performance, scalability, security) Please note that if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful. Follow for the Latest Vacancies Join Psybergate Careers Channel here: Psybergate Careers Desired Skills: Solution Architecture API & Integration Design BPM / Workflow Platforms Cloud Architecture AWS