Remote Lead Systems Architect - Enterprise-Scale & Secure

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 195,000 - 282,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Remote work and flexibility

Professional development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Lead Systems Architect for a remote role with our client in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will define and oversee IT architecture, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure systems aligned with business goals.

You will lead standards, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation. A track record in enterprise architectures and cloud services is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in systems design and architecture, with at least 3 years in a lead role.
• Experience architecting enterprise-scale systems.
• Knowledge of Microservices, SOA, and Event-Driven architectures.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP and related services.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor remote technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the enterprise systems architecture to meet current and future business needs.
• Lead the development and implementation of architectural standards, principles, and best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements and translate them into robust architectural designs.
• Evaluate and select technologies, platforms, and tools for system development and integration.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development and engineering teams.
• Ensure systems are scalable, high performing, secure, and maintainable.
• Oversee the integration of disparate systems and applications.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies within the systems architecture.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to design specifications.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends and advise on strategic adoption.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms

Remote leadership

DevOps

CI/CD

Security best practices

Database knowledge

Networking

Stakeholder communication

Technical mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Lead Systems Architect for a remote role with our client in Queenstown, Eastern Cape. You will define and oversee IT architecture, ensuring scalable, reliable, and secure systems aligned with business goals.

You will lead standards, mentor teams, and collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation. A track record in enterprise architectures and cloud services is essential for success.