Kasha is building Africa’s leading platform for last-mile access to health products and services, with a particular focus on women and the lower-income mass market.

To assist them they require the skills of an experienced Solutions Architect, ideally located in the Cape Town area.

On offer is a 12 month contract with possibility of the role going permanent.

In this role you will be part of a team focused on 4 key areas:

• AI / ML
• Last mile delivery, with a focus on IOT/GPS and chain management
• Dashbaords and analytics
• App development

Specific responsibilities include:

• Guide engineering teams in building scalable, secure, and high-performance solutions.
• Enable seamless AI, IoT, and data service connectivity across platforms.
• Optimize cloud adoption, data pipelines, and real-time analytics.
• Enforce best practices for coding, security, and interoperability.
• Address system challenges, debug issues, and optimize performance.
• Streamline CI/CD, automation, and DevOps for faster deployment.
• Drive the implementation of AI-powered and IoT-driven business solutions.

Background and skills sought:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 8–12 years of experience in software development, cloud architecture, or solutions architecture.
• At least 5+ years of experience in cloud computing, AI, IoT, or big data solutions.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and enterprise-level system design.
• Strong expertise in AI, IoT, data engineering, and cloud architectures.
• Hands-on experience with microservices, event-driven systems, and API integrations.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps (CI/CD, automation, containerization).
• Deep understanding of data pipelines, real-time analytics, and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, Big Data).
• Strong background in software development (Python, Java, Node.js, or similar) and system design.
• Expertise in security best practices, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Ability to align technical solutions with business goals and drive execution.