Lead Solution Architect

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 128,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement fund contributions

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Solution Architect to design and deliver end-to-end technology solutions from Queenstown. You will work with clients, PMs, and dev teams to shape architecture, guide implementations, and ensure quality outcomes.

The role combines hybrid in-office collaboration with remote work, requiring strong communication and leadership skills to steer complex enterprise projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years in IT architecture and solution design.
• Experience with cloud, microservices, APIs, and enterprise patterns.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect comprehensive technology solutions for clients.
• Lead technical design and development phases of projects.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and reliable architectures.
• Provide technical leadership to project teams and mentors.
• Contribute to pre-sales with technical proposals and presentations.
• Evaluate technologies and maintain architecture documentation.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Microservices

APIs

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder leadership

Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a growing consulting firm specializing in technology solutions, is looking for a skilled Lead Solution Architect to join their team in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA**. This role adopts a hybrid work model, combining the benefits of remote flexibility with essential in-office collaboration for key team meetings and client engagements. The Lead Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and delivering innovative, end-to- end technology solutions that address complex business challenges for their clients. You will work closely with clients, project managers, and development teams to ensure successful solution design, implementation, and deployment. This is an excellent opportunity to lead architectural efforts and contribute to a wide range of exciting projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect comprehensive technology solutions tailored to client requirements.
• Collaborate with clients to understand business needs and translate them into technical specifications.
• Lead the technical design and development phases of client projects.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, reliable, secure, and aligned with industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure the quality of deliverables.
• Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies.
• Develop and maintain solution architecture documentation.
• Contribute to pre-sales activities by assisting with technical proposals and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in IT architecture and solution design.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering complex, enterprise-level solutions.
• Strong knowledge of various technology domains, including cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), application development, databases, and networking.
• Experience with modern architectural patterns such as microservices and APIs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor technical teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Must be able to work effectively in a hybrid model, requiring some on-site presence in **Queenstown, Eastern Cape, ZA**.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, TOGAF) are a plus.

Benefits

• This hybrid role offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, comprehensive health insurance, and retirement fund contributions. The hybrid work arrangement provides a balance between remote work and in-office collaboration. Opportunities for professional development, training, and gaining exposure to diverse client projects are readily available. Our client fosters a collaborative and dynamic work environment where your expertise is valued and your career growth is supported. Join a reputable firm and make a tangible impact on client success.