A .NET Solution Architect is needed in Sandton through Watershed Consulting. This contract, senior role suits a proven solutions or enterprise architect who can deliver complex, scalable systems on Azure, working with C#, .NET and .NET Core.
About the company and the work
Watershed Consulting is a recruitment company offering placement opportunities in Banking, Finance, Call Centre, Information Communication and Technology (ICT), and related sectors. It says it goes beyond traditional recruitment by finding the best fit between candidate and job, with expertise in compensation, benefits, job evaluation and competency profiling. In this role, the architect will work with business stakeholders to define requirements, manage technical debt, manage virtual teams and mentor engineers, while integrating on-premises, COTS and SaaS applications across heterogeneous landscapes.
Role details
- .NET Solution Architect in Sandton, listed as Contract and Senior.
- Posted 26 October 2026, expires in 7 days.
- Job number 2645567.
- The advert lists R1000.00 – R10001.00 per hour; this figure appears to be a placeholder, so confirm the rate on the original advert.
The work centres on cloud architecture on Azure, applying Azure Well-Architected principles, and on modern development stacks including C#, .NET, .NET Core and front-end frameworks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent experience, or a proven track record in similar roles.
- Proven experience as a solutions or enterprise architect delivering complex, scalable systems.
- Experience with cloud architecture on Azure and applying Azure Well-Architected principles.
- Demonstrated experience integrating on-premises, COTS and SaaS applications across heterogeneous landscapes.
- Experience working with business stakeholders to define requirements and manage technical debt.
- Experience managing virtual teams and mentoring engineers.
- Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, BIZBOK, DM-BOK or BIAN is desirable.
- Knowledge of modern development stacks including C#, .NET, .NET Core and front-end frameworks is required.
- All checks and clearances (background and security) must be clear prior to start.
- Desired skills include .NET, .NET Core, .NET Framework, C#, Azure, Azure Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Architecture.
Where to find and apply safely
Apply through the original CareerJunction advert linked from this page. Use the Apply button, which opens the original Watershed Consulting advert, and do not share passwords or banking details with anyone claiming to offer the role.
Practical tips
- Lead with Azure cloud architecture and Azure Well-Architected experience.
- Show complex, scalable systems you have designed as a solutions or enterprise architect.
- Highlight C#, .NET and .NET Core, plus integration across on-premises, COTS and SaaS systems.
- Mention stakeholder work, technical debt management, team leadership and mentoring.
- Apply promptly, as the advert expires in 7 days.
How the process works
After you apply through the original advert, Watershed Consulting reviews applications and contacts suitable candidates. Keep a copy of your application and note job number 2645567.
Important information
This post is a summary for job seekers; the original CareerJunction advert is the authoritative source. The listed hourly figure appears to be a placeholder, so confirm the rate and contract terms on the original advert before accepting an offer. Never pay a fee to apply for a job.
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