Chief Architect & Tech Strategy Leader

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Executive compensation package

Performance bonus

Relocation assistance

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Architect for a rapidly expanding FinTech organization in Upington, Northern Cape. You will define the technical vision, establish the architectural roadmap, and ensure governance across enterprise domains to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

You will lead architects and engineers, collaborate with executives, and drive the adoption of new technologies while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with business goals.

Qualifications

• 15+ years IT experience with 10+ years in architectural leadership (Chief Architect/Head of Architecture)
• Proven FinTech/financial services enterprise architecture delivery
• Expert in enterprise, solution, data, security, and infrastructure domains
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern software development
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder influence
• Experience with Agile, DevOps, and CI/CD at an enterprise level
• Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering; PhD a plus
• Ability to manage large budgets and technology teams

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the company's technology vision and architectural strategy
• Establish governance, standards, and architecture principles
• Lead and mentor architects and senior engineers toward technical excellence
• Oversee scalable, secure, enterprise-grade solutions
• Align technology with business objectives in collaboration with executives
• Evaluate and champion emerging technologies and paradigms
• Ensure security, compliance, and reliability of infrastructure
• Conduct architectural reviews and provide strategic guidance
• Manage vendor and partner relationships
• Represent the technical vision to stakeholders

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Microservices

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Agile/DevOps

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Engineering

PhD a plus

Tools

CI/CD practices

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Chief Architect for a rapidly expanding FinTech organization in Upington, Northern Cape. You will define the technical vision, establish the architectural roadmap, and ensure governance across enterprise domains to deliver scalable, secure solutions.

You will lead architects and engineers, collaborate with executives, and drive the adoption of new technologies while ensuring regulatory compliance and alignment with business goals.