Neil Solomon
@neilsolomon
I build scalable multi-tenant SaaS platforms and lead cloud-first architecture modernization.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At DEVPROX, I architect modular PHP and Symfony backend services for multi-tenant SaaS platforms serving thousands of active users. I improved request throughput by over 30% with Redis, RabbitMQ, and REST integration layers.
I’ve led modernization across Vaimo and Axxess DSL, designing microservice-oriented, event-driven systems, AI-ready data pipelines, and Kubernetes-targeted CI/CD. I balance cloud-first architecture, security, delivery timelines, operational cost, and commercial impact.
I bring 15+ years of enterprise architecture experience, including PCI-compliant payment integrations, high-availability systems, and IT infrastructure. I enjoy setting architecture standards, documenting decisions, and mentoring engineers through reviews and pairing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Software Architect / Lead Backend Engineer
DEVPROX (Pty) Ltd
Apr 2021 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Architected modular backend services for multi-tenant SaaS platforms, improving throughput and fault tolerance. Led architecture reviews, mentored developers, and standardized CI/CD pipelines.
Senior Software Engineer / Solutions Developer
Vaimo (Pty) Ltd
Apr 2020 - Apr 2021 (1 year)
Led strategic architecture for multi-tenant B2B SaaS platforms and drove modernization with microservices and event-driven systems. Mentored engineers and authored architecture decision records.
Senior Software Engineer / Technical Lead
Axxess DSL
Oct 2013 - Mar 2020 (6 years 5 months)
Served as Senior Software Engineer and Technical Lead, overseeing technical direction and system design.
IT Manager / Systems Architect / Technical Lead
Midnight Moon (PTY) Ltd
Jan 2005 - Jan 2013 (8 years)
Managed IT operations and infrastructure, implemented load balancing and caching, and architected PCI-compliant payment integrations and disaster recovery solutions.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
AWS
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, Cloud Architecture
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (In Progress).
Kubernetes
Kubernetes Fundamentals, Kubernetes
Kubernetes Fundamentals – In Progress.
Self-Taught Software Development
Self-Taught, Software Development
Self-taught software development supplemented by industry-recognized certifications and 15+ years of enterprise architecture experience.
Salesforce
Salesforce Trailhead, CRM
Completed Salesforce Trailhead modules covering Data Model, Security Model, Automation, and API Integration.
PHP Certification
PHP Certification, PHP
Advanced proficiency in enterprise-grade development.
SQL Certification
SQL Certification, SQL
Expertise in database design and optimization.
Docker Certification
Docker Certification, Docker
Skills in containerized infrastructure.
Git Certification
Git Certification, Git
Certification in Git.
Linux Certification
Linux Certification, Linux
Certification in Linux.
Network Administration Certification
Network Administration Certification, Network Administration
Certification in network administration.
Docker
Docker Certified Associate, Docker
Docker Certified Associate (Planned).
Salesforce
Salesforce Trailhead, CRM
Completed modules in CRM Data Modeling, API Integration, and Platform Basics.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
Job categories
Skills
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