Solutions Architect

We are X, bigly labs, Dis-Chem’s high-performance innovation hub; a place where bold ideas meet data, design, and radical customer focus to reimagine what healthcare can be.

Our mission is to power the future of healthcare by lowering costs, unlocking new possibilities, and improving access to healthcare for all South Africans. We do this through cutting-edge digital solutions that deliver smarter, more human, and truly patient-focused experiences. Here, your work is not limited to a whiteboard; it becomes real. It drives decisions, shapes experiences, and moves healthcare forward. We are driven by one big question: How do we use data and today’s technology to build breakthroughs to better health?

There’s only one question left: are you ready to make healthcare smarter, and actually mean it?

The Solution Architect reduces delivery risk, improves architectural consistency, and enables teams to move faster with confidence by translating business intent into pragmatic, scalable architectures.This role is critical for maintaining architectural coherence across multiple squads and vendors while balancing customer outcomes, delivery timelines, and technical trade-offs.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• Experience in the retail loyalty domain, including designing and delivering scalable loyalty, rewards, customer engagement, and retail technology solutions
• Experience: Minimum 5+ years in software engineering and/or solution architecture
• Backend Expertise: Strong experience with Node.js backend architectures and API-first design
• Mobile Platform: Experience with React Native-backed digital platforms
• Cloud & Infrastructure: Proven delivery using AWS-native patterns, containerized services, relational data stores, and asynchronous messaging
• Multi-team Delivery: Experience working across multiple teams and external vendors
• Master's degree in Computer Science or relevant postgraduate qualification
• AWS Solutions Architect, TOGAF, or equivalent certification
• Experience in retail, fulfilment, or operational environments
• Experience with SAP Commerce Cloud and enterprise integration patterns
• Track record of successful multi-squad, multi-vendor initiatives

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

• Own solution design for initiatives spanning multiple squads and vendors by analyzing requirements, designing end-to-end architectures, and coordinating technical alignment so that complex initiatives have clear technical direction and reduced delivery risk