Johannesburg: Solution Architect (.NET Environment)

Solution Architect (.NET Environment) Hands-on solution design role within a Microsoft-focused technology environment Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng (3 days in office) | Salary: R95 000 R100 000 per month About Our Client Our client operates in the technology and solutions space, delivering business-critical systems within a predominantly Microsoft ecosystem. The organisation focuses on practical, delivery-driven architecture, valuing solutions that are scalable, secure, and aligned with real business needs. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with both technical and business stakeholders to shape end-to-end solutions. The Role: Solution Architect (.NET Environment) This role is responsible for owning and delivering end-to-end solution architecture within a .NET-centric environment. The focus is on hands-on solution design rather than high-level enterprise architecture, ensuring that technical solutions are robust, practical, and aligned with delivery timelines. You will translate business requirements into well-structured technical designs and support teams throughout the full delivery lifecycle. Key Responsibilities 8 years experience designing and delivering end-to-end solution architectures within .NET-based environments Lead the design of scalable, secure, and maintainable solution architectures Translate business and functional requirements into clear technical solution designs Define application architecture, integration patterns, data flows, and non-functional requirements Produce solution architecture documentation, diagrams, and technical specifications Design solutions using Microsoft technologies including .NET / .NET Core, C#, SQL Server, and Azure or on-premise environments Guide development teams during build, testing, and deployment phases Provide architectural oversight and resolve complex technical design challenges Engage with business, product, and technical stakeholders to present and explain solution designs Apply architecture standards and principles while avoiding over-engineering About You Minimum of 8 years experience in solution architecture, application architecture, or senior technical design roles Strong hands-on experience in .NET / .NET Core, C#, SQL Server, and RESTful API integrations Proven experience designing and delivering business-critical application solutions Experience working closely with development teams in Agile delivery environments Solid understanding of security, performance, and scalability considerations Experience with Azure cloud architecture is highly advantageous Strong problem-solving and analytical skills Confident communicator across technical and non-technical audiences Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to balance best practice and real-world constraints