Software Architect (South Africa)

Huble is an international, creative, digital business & CRM consultancy with Elite HubSpot Partner status. Using the HubSpot platform, we provide solutions to increase our customer's level of CRM sophistication as well as deliver strategic consultancy across marketing, sales, service, websites, and business operations - and we do it all whilst trying to strike a balance between professionalism and being human.

We are looking for a candidate to join our Development team as a highly skilled and experienced Software Architect, reporting to the Head of Development.

As a software architect, you will manage, mentor, and guide a small team of developers while maintaining hands-on architectural responsibilities. You will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining the architecture of solutions on the HubSpot platform, including websites, custom UI extensions, complex workflows, and API integrations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams—developers, marketing consultants, designers, and project managers—to deliver scalable, innovative solutions. Your expertise will guide technical strategy, ensure best practices for HubSpot development, and bridge business requirements with technical execution. If you thrive in full-stack environments, enjoy working across both frontend and backend, and have a passion for leading and developing teams, we want to hear from you.

🚀 Here are a few of the tasks you'll get to work on

Software Architecture

• Architect and design full-stack architectures for HubSpot solutions, ensuring scalability, modularity, and maintainability across both frontend and backend.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, marketing consultants, and developers to translate requirements into technical specifications and implementation plans.
• Lead the development of both frontend components and backend integrations using modern technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to frontend and backend developers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Conduct code reviews and provide feedback to ensure quality, adherence to standards, and performance optimization across the stack.
• Stay updated with the latest technologies, HubSpot features, trends, and industry best practices, recommending new tools and techniques for adoption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, enhance user experience, and deliver high-quality integrated solutions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges, proposing alternative solutions and contingency plans as needed.
• Participate in architectural discussions, providing insights and recommendations to improve system design, performance, and maintainability.
• Work closely with the pre-sales team to scope solutions and assess the feasibility of prospective client projects.
• Maintain strong proficiency in HubSpot features and functionality, focusing on extending native capabilities through custom software, APIs, and integrations.

Team Management

• Lead and manage a team of developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and career development support
• Work together with your team members to provide feedback, support professional growth, and address concerns
• Allocate and distribute work among team members based on skills, experience, and development goals
• Create detailed technical briefs and implementation plans for the development team
• Act as the primary technical interface between your development team and other stakeholders
• Work with the Project Management and Resource Management teams to manage team capacity, workload, and deadlines to ensure efficient delivery of projects
• Foster a positive team culture that promotes learning, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Review the the outputs delivered by you and your team, ensure a high quality of delivery

🚀 Here are a few of the tasks you'll get to work on

• Relevant qualification in computer science, software engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of development experience with proficiency in both frontend technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Tailwind and frameworks like React/Vue or Angular) and backend technologies (Node.js, Python, or PHP).
• 2+ years of team leadership or technical team lead experience
• Experience with AI as a means to speed up development, troubleshooting and debugging, to optimise ways of working, and to enhance digital solutions.
• Experience in managing, mentoring, and developing technical team members
• Strong team management and delegation skills
• Experience in creating technical briefs and implementation plans for development teams
• Proven track record of successfully leading technical projects and teams
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team management responsibilities
• Proven architecture experience in designing end-to-end systems, including both frontend components and backend services.
• Understanding of architectural patterns such as component-based design, state management, and microservices.
• Extensive experience with development tools, build systems, version control, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and the ability to develop, consume, and validate APIs effectively.
• Solid understanding of both frontend and backend performance optimization techniques and best practices.
• Experience in developing responsive and mobile-first web applications with seamless backend integrations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to tackle complex technical challenges across the entire stack.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, working effectively with cross-functional teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Proven ability to gather, interpret, and implement functional and non-functional requirements for scalable, maintainable applications.
• Keeping up-to-date with new technologies, frameworks, and best practices across both frontend and backend development.
• In-depth knowledge of HubSpot’s products, APIs, and platform with a focus on custom extensions and integrations.

⚡️ These personal qualities are key to your success

• Excellent communication skills and an ability to communicate with a broad range of stakeholders from clients, prospects, team members, the leadership team and senior management.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
• Excellent mentoring and coaching abilities
• Ability to provide constructive feedback and handle difficult conversations professionally
• Strong emotional intelligence and empathy in managing team dynamics
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple competing demands while supporting team members
• Excellent problem solving capability.  None of our solutions are one-size-fits-all, every one of our customers have unique requirements which require creative problem solving.
• Ability to translate your ideas and solutions into easy to understand instructions for developers
• Passion for technology and interest in the ever changing technology landscape. 
• Very strong attention to detail and time management.
• Strong aspirations for personal and professional growth in the area of technology and programming in the world of HubSpot.

👥 Meet the Team

You will collaborate closely with Marc (Head of Development) and other Software Architects and Developers spread across various regions.

🎁 As part of the remuneration package, you will receive the following

• 🌍 Remote work - Enjoy the freedom of remote work within the country of employment.
• 🔌 Loadshedding support - We provide a power station to help you during load shedding.
• 🪑 Home office budget - Create your optimal workspace with a budget for a desk and chair.
• 💻 IT Equipment - Choose between a MacBook or Windows laptop, plus a monitor and mouse.
• 🌴 Generous annual leave - Take advantage of 18 days of annual leave, plus 2 extra days for special occasions like your birthday.
• 🧘 Flexible schedule - We understand and accommodate your personal needs, whether it's for leisure or family commitments.
• 👕 Huble Swag - Show off your Huble pride with our awesome swag.
• 🏥 Medical Aid - Get subsidized cover on your health related needs.

🛣️ Interview Process

• Screening Call (20 mins)
• 1st Interview (30 mins)
• Technical Assessment (2 hours)
• Presentation Interview (60 mins)
• Final Interview (30 mins)

We aim to complete the process in under 15 working days (subject to availability).

🤝 Keen to Huble with us?

If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity and join our team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and let's Huble together!

NB - Please note that candidates must have the legal right to work and current residency in South Africa.

Please note that we have not enlisted the help of external recruiters for this role. If contacted by someone outside of Huble who does not have the @hubledigital.com email domain, please inform us immediately. Thank you!