Platform Architect

Job description

Platform Architect

Softsure | George, Western Cape | in-office

Lead the Technical Transformation of a 15-Year platform

This is not a maintenance role …. this is a build-the-future role.

Softsure runs a proven insurance platform that processes policies, claims, and payments daily. It works, but it’s built on a legacy VB.NET monolith that’s reaching its limits.

We are modernising it into a cloud-native, event-driven, API-first platform and we need an architect to define that future and make it real.

What you’ll do

You will own the technical vision and architecture of the platform:

• Define and own the target architecture across the full stack (data, services, APIs, UI)
• Lead the strangler fig migration strategy, prioritising what to modernise and how
• Establish architecture patterns, domain boundaries, and engineering standards
• Make key decisions on technology, frameworks, and build vs buy
• Create and maintain architecture decision records (ADRs)
• Design and implement event-driven architectures to decouple systems
• Work hands-on where needed code reviews, problem-solving, and team support.
• Translate technical decisions into clear business impact for leadership
• Mentor and guide engineers in adopting modern engineering practices

Engineering contribution (non-negotiable)

This is not a PowerPoint role:

• Contribute to code reviews and architectural implementation decisions
• Support teams in building and modernising services and APIs
• Drive engineering quality, scalability, and maintainability standards
• Actively unblock teams and solve real technical challenges

What you bring

• 10+ years software development experience, with 5+ years in architecture roles
• Proven experience modernising legacy systems into modern architectures (in production)
• Deep expertise in .NET (C#, ASP.NET Core)
• Strong understanding of clean architecture, DDD, CQRS, and event-driven systems
• Hands-on experience with Azure (App Services, Functions, Service Bus, SQL, Event Hubs)
• Ability to engage both engineers and executives effectively
• Strong decision-making ability with a balanced, pragmatic mindset

Education

• Degree or diploma in computer science, information technology, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical field

Advantageous:

• Postgraduate qualifications in architecture, cloud computing, or business
• Certifications in cloud architecture or enterprise architecture (Azure preferred)
• Equivalent practical experience designing and delivering large-scale platform architectures will be considered.

Nice to have

• Insurance or financial services experience
• Experience with Blazor
• Enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF or similar)
• Experience building or scaling platform engineering teams

Why join Softsure

Full executive backing for a real transformation, an opportunity to build modern architecture within a live system.  You get to work with a team ready for change and growth. Make direct impact on a platform serving real customers daily

Shape a system you’ll be proud of for years

Location

George, Western Cape (in-office)
We believe the level of collaboration required for this role happens best in person, as a team.

Posted on 18 Mar 15:14, Closing date 16 Apr