Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Híbrido; USD 73 000 - 109 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Medical coverage

Retirement fund

Generous annual leave

Hybrid work model

Training & certifications

Life insurance

Wellness programs

Conferences attendance

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect to design and guide enterprise IT solutions across energy, logistics and analytics. The role requires leadership with business and technical teams, ensuring scalable, secure and cost-effective outcomes.

The position is hybrid, with collaboration at Upington offices, and emphasizes staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to the energy sector.

Qualificações

• Master's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 8+ years of IT architecture, solution design and systems integration experience.
• Experience in architecting and implementing complex enterprise solutions in energy/industrial sectors.
• Familiar with microservices and SOA patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms and on-premises infrastructure.
• Knowledge of EAI patterns and technologies.
• Familiarity with data management, analytics, and IoT is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Design end-to-end enterprise solutions integrating diverse business applications and systems.
• Create architectural blueprints, standards and guidelines for enterprise IT systems.
• Collaborate with business units to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Evaluate technologies, platforms and vendors to meet business needs.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, reliable and cost-effective.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Lead architectural review sessions and enforce architectural principles.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and technology innovation.
• Manage architectural risks and dependencies for large projects.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to the energy sector.

Conhecimentos

Enterprise architecture

Solution design

Stakeholder management

Architecting complex solutions

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

SOA/Microservices

EAI patterns

IoT knowledge

Formação académica

Master's degree in Computer Science / IT / related field

Ferramentas

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the renewable energy sector operating in the vast landscapes around Upington, Northern Cape, is seeking a seasoned Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect. This role is critical for designing and guiding the implementation of enterprise-wide IT solutions that support our client's complex operational needs, including energy management, logistics, and data analytics. You will work closely with business stakeholders and technical teams to ensure that IT solutions are aligned with strategic objectives, scalable, and robust. The position involves a hybrid work arrangement, offering flexibility while ensuring regular collaboration at our Upington offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect end-to-end enterprise solutions that integrate various business applications and systems.
• Develop architectural blueprints, standards, and guidelines for enterprise IT systems.
• Collaborate with business units to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend technologies, platforms, and vendors to meet business needs.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, reliable, and cost-effective.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Facilitate architectural review sessions and ensure adherence to architectural principles.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and technology innovation within the enterprise.
• Manage architectural risks and dependencies for large-scale projects.
• Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies relevant to the energy sector.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in IT architecture, solution design, and systems integration.
• Proven experience in architecting and implementing complex enterprise-level solutions, preferably in the energy or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, SOA) and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises infrastructure.
• Knowledge of enterprise application integration (EAI) patterns and technologies.
• Familiarity with data management, analytics, and IoT technologies is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to balance strategic vision with practical implementation.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and performance bonus structure.
• Employees receive comprehensive medical coverage, a retirement fund, and generous annual leave.
• The hybrid work model provides a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration at our Upington base.
• We are committed to employee development, offering opportunities for advanced training, certifications, and attendance at relevant industry conferences.
• Additional benefits include life insurance, wellness programs, and a dynamic work environment contributing to sustainable energy solutions.