Digital Solutions Architect / Technical Lead

**Recruitment conducted by Q Partnership** Organisational Performance | Executive Search | Governance | Leadership **DIGITAL SOLUTIONS ARCHITECT / TECHNICAL LEAD** Project-Based / Associate | Zimbabwe / Hybrid An established management advisory practice is expanding its capability in the design and implementation of digital business and organisational systems and is seeking an experienced, innovative and commercially minded **Digital Solutions Architect / Technical Lead** to collaborate on a project basis. The initial assignment will involve the architecture and development of a secure cloud-based business management platform designed to translate organisational processes, governance requirements, workflows, performance information and management reporting into an integrated digital environment. This is not simply a software development or data analytics role. We are looking for someone who can understand a business problem, interrogate how the organisation needs to operate, translate those requirements into sound technical architecture and then build or lead the build of a practical, secure and maintainable solution. **THE ASSIGNMENT** o Technical discovery and solution architecture; o Translating business processes into system requirements, workflows and data models; o Recommending suitable technologies and advising whether to build a new solution, configure existing software or integrate different systems; o Designing and developing web-based business applications; o Database architecture and data management; o Workflow automation and notifications; o Dashboards and management reporting; o APIs and third-party system integrations; o Authentication, permissions, audit trails and data security; o Testing, deployment and implementation; o Technical documentation and system handover; and o Collaboration with client technical teams where required. Recruitment conducted by Q Partnership Organisational Performance | Executive Search | Governance | Leadership **THE CAPABILITY WE ARE LOOKING FOR** Demonstrated capability across several of: modern web application development; SQL and relational database design; APIs and systems integration; cloud platforms and managed backend services; workflow/process automation; BI, dashboards and management reporting; application security and role-based access; source control, testing and deployment; technical documentation and maintainable system design; contemporary AIassisted development environments and tools. Exposure to technologies such as PostgreSQL, Supabase/Firebase, Azure/AWS, React/Next.js or comparable frameworks, Power BI, Power Platform, n8n/Make, REST APIs and Git/GitHub would be useful. We are open to different technologies and tools, and place greater emphasis on clear thinking, sound system design and demonstrated problem-solving than on a preference for particular software or platforms. **WHO WE THINK WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE** Someone intellectually curious and systems-oriented, who can architect and build; understands why a process exists before automating it; challenges assumptions constructively; understands security, reliability and maintainability; explains technical concepts clearly to non-technical business leaders; is commercially aware and avoids unnecessary over-engineering; and uses emerging technologies and AI intelligently. A degree or professional background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Informatics, Data Engineering, Applied Mathematics or a related discipline is advantageous. Demonstrated capability and evidence of systems actually designed and delivered carry greater weight than qualifications alone. **ENGAGEMENT** Initially a project-based assignment, with potential for an ongoing associate relationship as the advisory practice develops its digital systems and organisational intelligence capability. Candidates should be comfortable working independently, contributing specialist expertise within a multidisciplinary consulting environment and being remunerated on an agreed project/assignment basis. **TO APPLY** Submit your CV and a brief portfolio or summary of 2-3 digital systems/solutions personally designed, built or materially contributed to. For each, outline the business problem; your specific role/contribution; the technology/architecture; whether you designed, developed or led implementation; and whether it is currently operational. Applications demonstrating actual systems delivered rather than merely listing technologies are particularly valuable. Send applications to recruitment@qpartnership.com, quoting reference QP/CC/DSATL/10/26. Closing date: Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are encouraged. Regrettably, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.