Hirezar Summary for South African Applicants

This fully remote full time position at Pontoonglobal is open worldwide, so South Africans can apply. The estimated monthly salary is R1,233,333 – R2,775,000 ZAR. This role is suited for senior-level professionals. As a remote position, you can work from anywhere in South Africa — whether you're based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, or a smaller town.

Job Description

Partner Tech Lead / Architect

Role:Partner Tech Lead / Architect)Experience:9+ YearsLocation:Remote

About the Role:

We are looking for an experiencedPartner Tech Lead / Architectto drive end-to-end technical delivery, oversee solution architecture, and ensure smooth execution of full stack projects. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise inAzure Pipelines, leadership skills to guide development teams, and the ability to collaborate with stakeholders for successful solution delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the technical delivery of full stack projects, ensuring scalability, security, and best practices.
Lead the technical delivery of full stack projects, ensuring scalability, security, and best practices.
* Architect solutions leveraging modern technologies and Azure DevOps ecosystem.
Architect solutions leveraging modern technologies and Azure DevOps ecosystem.
* Design, configure, and manageAzure Pipelinesfor CI/CD automation.
Design, configure, and manageAzure Pipelinesfor CI/CD automation.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, product owners) to ensure on-time, quality delivery.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (developers, testers, product owners) to ensure on-time, quality delivery.
* Provide technical mentorship and guidance to the team.
Provide technical mentorship and guidance to the team.
* Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across environments.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across environments.
* Engage with stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives.
Engage with stakeholders to align solutions with business objectives.

Required Skills & Experience:
* 9+ years of IT experience with strong expertise in software development and delivery.
9+ years of IT experience with strong expertise in software development and delivery.
* Proven track record as aTech Lead / Architectin full stack solution delivery.
Proven track record as aTech Lead / Architectin full stack solution delivery.
* Hands-on expertise withAzure Pipelinesand CI/CD automation.
Hands-on expertise withAzure Pipelinesand CI/CD automation.
* Strong knowledge of modern full stack technologies (front-end, back-end, databases, APIs, cloud).
Strong knowledge of modern full stack technologies (front-end, back-end, databases, APIs, cloud).
* Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently in a remote environment
Ability to work independently in a remote environment

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Tips for South African Applicants

Timezone Advantage

South Africa (SAST, UTC+2) overlaps well with European business hours and has a few hours of overlap with US East Coast. Mention your timezone flexibility in your application.

Salary in Context

At R1,233,333/month, this role pays well above the average South African remote salary. The USD equivalent ($800,000/mo) benefits from the favourable exchange rate.

Application Tips

Tailor your CV to international standards — use a clean format, highlight remote work experience, and include your English proficiency. Many SA applicants succeed by emphasising their strong work ethic and cultural adaptability.

Load Shedding Preparedness

If you're applying for a remote role, having a backup power solution (UPS, inverter, or generator) and mobile data as a backup internet connection shows employers you're prepared for South Africa's infrastructure challenges.

About Pontoonglobal

Pontoonglobal is a company in the SAP Basis Administrator industry that hires remote workers from South Africa. They currently have 11 open positions on Hirezar. View all Pontoonglobal jobs →

Partner Tech Lead/Architect