1,355 Lead Solution Architect jobs in Kenya
Lead Solution Architect
Posted 22 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Define and document architectural principles, standards, and best practices.
- Lead the design and architecture of new systems and the evolution of existing ones, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technical vision.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies and platforms to achieve desired functionality and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
- Conduct architectural reviews and provide feedback to ensure design integrity and adherence to standards.
- Develop proofs of concept and prototypes to validate architectural approaches.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, and assess their potential application.
- Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Mentor and coach other members of the architecture and engineering teams.
- Ensure solutions are secure, scalable, resilient, and cost-effective.
This is a remote opportunity, and you will be working from wherever you are, contributing to projects impacting users globally. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong understanding of cloud architectures, microservices, APIs, data management, and DevOps practices. A proven track record in designing and delivering enterprise-level solutions is essential. We seek individuals who are passionate about technology, possess excellent problem-solving skills, and thrive in a collaborative, remote environment. The ability to think critically, make informed decisions, and influence technical direction will be highly valued. Join us in shaping the future of our technology landscape from your home office in or near Nakuru, Nakuru, KE .
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Design and oversee the implementation of complex, enterprise-level software solutions.
- Collaborate with engineering, product, and business teams to define technical strategies and roadmaps.
- Develop architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices for the organization.
- Evaluate and recommend new technologies and frameworks to enhance existing systems and develop new capabilities.
- Ensure the scalability, performance, security, and reliability of all designed solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
- Conduct architectural reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Document architectural designs, specifications, and decision logs.
- Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies.
- Stay abreast of emerging technology trends and industry best practices.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development and architecture, with at least 5 years in a dedicated solutions architect role.
- Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architectures.
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems.
- Strong understanding of various programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
- Excellent knowledge of DevOps principles, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working in an agile development environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor teams in a remote setting.
Lead Solutions Architect - Remote
Posted 11 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design and definition of enterprise-level technology architectures across various domains (e.g., cloud, data, applications, infrastructure).
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to understand requirements and translate them into architectural blueprints.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and platforms to meet business needs, considering factors like scalability, performance, security, and cost-effectiveness.
- Develop architectural standards, best practices, and governance policies to ensure consistency and quality across the organization.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the project lifecycle, from design to deployment.
- Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to defined standards and principles.
- Identify opportunities for innovation and efficiency improvements through technology adoption and architectural enhancements.
- Mentor and guide junior architects and engineers.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, including diagrams, models, and design specifications.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, assessing their potential impact and applicability to the organization.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 10+ years of experience in software development and/or IT architecture, with at least 3 years in a Lead Architect role.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, distributed systems and cloud-native architectures (e.g., microservices, serverless).
- Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Strong knowledge of various architectural patterns, data modeling techniques, and integration strategies.
- Excellent understanding of security principles and best practices in architectural design.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to influence and drive technical decisions.
- Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking abilities.
- Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience working in a remote-first environment is a significant advantage.
Lead Solutions Architect - Cloud Infrastructure
Posted 4 days ago
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Lead Solutions Architect, Sustainable Urban Development
Posted 20 days ago
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The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, including urban planners, engineers, environmental scientists, and policymakers, to translate complex requirements into cohesive architectural blueprints. You will leverage your expertise in sustainable building materials, green energy systems, smart city technologies, and resilient design principles. A strong understanding of local building codes, environmental regulations, and community engagement processes is essential. You will be responsible for overseeing the design process from conceptualization through to detailed documentation, ensuring that all projects adhere to the highest standards of sustainability and innovation. This position demands strong leadership abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for creating impactful, long-lasting urban environments. As a remote-first role, you will need to excel in virtual collaboration and project management.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the architectural design process for sustainable urban development projects, from concept to construction documentation.
- Develop and articulate the architectural vision and technical strategy for new developments, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and smart city integration.
- Collaborate closely with urban planners, engineers, environmental consultants, and other stakeholders to ensure integrated and holistic project development.
- Research, evaluate, and recommend sustainable building materials, technologies, and construction methods.
- Ensure all designs comply with relevant building codes, zoning regulations, and environmental standards.
- Create detailed architectural drawings, models, and specifications using industry-standard software.
- Oversee the review of contractor submittals and respond to Requests for Information (RFIs) during the construction phase.
- Present design concepts and project updates to clients, government agencies, and community groups.
- Mentor junior architects and provide technical guidance throughout the design and construction lifecycle.
- Stay current with advancements in sustainable design, urban planning, and architectural technology.
- Professional Architecture degree (B.Arch or M.Arch) with a license to practice.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in architectural design, with a significant focus on sustainable urban development or large-scale master planning.
- Demonstrated expertise in green building principles, LEED certification, and other sustainable design frameworks.
- Proficiency in architectural design software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp, rendering software).
- Strong understanding of urban planning, zoning laws, and environmental regulations.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and client management skills.
- Proven ability to lead project teams and manage complex design processes.
- Experience with smart city technologies and integrated building systems is a plus.
- This is a completely remote position. We are seeking candidates who can effectively manage their workload and collaborate within a virtual setting. While the role is remote, we are prioritizing candidates who can contribute to projects in the Bungoma, Bungoma, KE region, ensuring localized understanding.
Lead Telecoms Solutions Architect
Posted 17 days ago
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Responsibilities:
- Design and architect end-to-end telecommunications solutions.
- Develop architectural roadmaps and strategies for network evolution.
- Evaluate and recommend new telecommunications technologies and platforms.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, and secure.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams on solution development.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
- Create detailed solution documentation and presentations.
- Lead architectural reviews and validation processes.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in telecommunications network design and architecture.
- Proven experience with 5G, LTE, IP networking, cloud infrastructure, and SDN/NFV.
- Strong understanding of telecommunications protocols and standards.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience leading technical teams and projects remotely.
- Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and technical strategy.
Lead FinTech Solutions Architect
Posted 22 days ago
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Lead PropTech Solutions Architect
Posted 16 days ago
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Key Responsibilities:
- Design and oversee the implementation of end-to-end technology solutions for the real estate sector (PropTech).
- Develop architectural blueprints and technical roadmaps for new and existing platforms.
- Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
- Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and cost-effective.
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
- Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Identify opportunities for technological innovation within the real estate domain.
- Manage the technical aspects of integration with third-party real estate data providers and services.
- Contribute to the development of APIs and microservices architecture.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in software architecture and solution design, with a significant focus on cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Proven experience in designing and implementing scalable web applications and services.
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Familiarity with real estate technologies, property management software, or related industry challenges is highly desirable.
- Excellent knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Experience working effectively in a fully remote, collaborative team environment.
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Responsibilities:
- Lead the architectural design and development of scalable, secure, and robust IoT solutions.
- Define and document technical specifications, system architectures, and integration strategies.
- Evaluate and select appropriate hardware, software, communication protocols, and cloud platforms for IoT deployments.
- Oversee the integration of IoT devices, gateways, and backend systems.
- Develop data models and analytics strategies for processing and deriving insights from IoT data.
- Ensure the security and privacy of IoT systems and data throughout their lifecycle.
- Collaborate with product management, engineering, and operations teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.
- Conduct proof-of-concept projects and technology evaluations.
- Stay current with emerging IoT technologies, trends, and best practices.
Lead Telecommunications Solutions Architect
Posted 22 days ago
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