Principal Solutions Architect

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office setup allowance

Performance bonuses

Comprehensive health, disability, and 

Retirement plan contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect to join a globally distributed, fully remote team. This senior role focuses on designing and overseeing large-scale, cloud-native architectures that drive business value.

You will act as a trusted technical advisor, mentor architects, and work with business and IT stakeholders to translate strategic needs into robust, secure solutions. Role offers global scope, flexible remote work, and a competitive compensation package with bonuses and

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of IT architecture, solution design, and development.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing complex cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of microservices, API design, and event-driven architectures.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with large-scale data architecture and analytics is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote, fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end technology solutions for complex business problems.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for solution development.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define requirements and design best-fit solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and services to meet architectural goals.
• Ensure solutions adhere to architectural standards, security policies, and performance requirements.
• Mentor and guide solution architects and technical teams.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive solution architecture documentation.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive innovation by exploring and proposing new technological approaches.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for major client or internal initiatives.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices

API design

Event-driven

Leadership

Stakeholder influence

Education

Master's degree

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in innovative technology services, is seeking an exceptional Principal Solutions Architect to join their prestigious, fully remote team. This is a senior-level position focused on designing and overseeing the implementation of complex, large-scale solutions that drive significant business value. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, working with stakeholders across the organization to translate strategic business needs into robust, scalable, and secure technology architectures. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of diverse technological landscapes, particularly cloud-native architectures, and a proven track record of leading major solution design initiatives. This role offers the ultimate flexibility, allowing you to work from anywhere while making a profound impact. This position conceptually supports operations in **Upington, Northern Cape, ZA**, but is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end technology solutions for complex business problems.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for solution development.
• Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders to define requirements and design best-fit solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and services to meet architectural goals.
• Ensure solutions adhere to architectural standards, security policies, and performance requirements.
• Mentor and guide solution architects and technical teams.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive solution architecture documentation.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive innovation by exploring and proposing new technological approaches.
• Act as a key technical point of contact for major client or internal initiatives.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; relevant certifications are a strong plus.
• 10+ years of experience in IT architecture, solution design, and development.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing complex solutions, with a focus on cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of microservices, API design, event-driven architectures, and modern development practices.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with large-scale data architecture and analytics solutions is highly desirable.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote, fast-paced, and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

• This fully remote Principal Solutions Architect position offers an exceptional compensation package, including a top-tier salary, performance bonuses, comprehensive health, disability, and life insurance, and generous retirement plan contributions.
• Our client is dedicated to employee well-being and work-life balance, providing a home office setup allowance and extensive professional development opportunities.
• You will be part of a leading organization that fosters innovation and collaboration, offering the chance to work on challenging and impactful projects from anywhere in the world.