Lead Enterprise Architect - Fully Remote

Placements24; Kempton Park; A distancia; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Remote-first environment

Professional development budget

Flexible working hours

Health insurance and wellness programs

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to shape our IT architecture and drive strategic technology initiatives in a remote-first role. You’ll define architecture blueprints, ensure business alignment, and steer modernization across cloud and on-premise environments.

The role requires 10+ years of enterprise architecture experience, leadership, and strong collaboration with business stakeholders. Telecommuting is embraced with asynchronous collaboration and global partners.

Formación

• Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field.
• Over 10 years of enterprise architecture experience with at least 3 in leadership.
• Deep understanding of architectural styles (microservices, SOA) and TOGAF.
• Strong cloud and cybersecurity knowledge; experience with AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Proven ability to lead complex technology transformations and manage diverse portfolios.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy and framework.
• Define standards, guidelines, and best practices for architecture.
• Lead reviews and guide project teams on architecture principles.
• Identify opportunities for technology innovation and assess emerging tech.
• Develop roadmaps for modernization and cloud-native adoption.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into architectural solutions.
• Manage architectural risks ensuring security, scalability and reliability.
• Mentor and guide a team of architects and technical leads.
• Foster architectural excellence and continuous improvement.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Strategic thinking

Agile/DevOps

Educación

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

GCP

TOGAF

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing technology firm, is looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Enterprise Architect to steer their strategic technology initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of enterprise-wide IT architecture in a completely remote setting. As a remote-first organization, we embrace asynchronous communication and digital collaboration tools to ensure seamless teamwork regardless of location. The Lead Enterprise Architect will be responsible for defining and maintaining the overall architecture blueprint, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving innovation across all technology domains. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully leading complex architectural transformations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy and framework, aligning IT initiatives with business goals.
• Define standards, guidelines, and best practices for application, data, and infrastructure architecture.
• Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance to project teams to ensure adherence to architectural principles.
• Identify opportunities for technology innovation and assess emerging technologies for potential adoption.
• Develop roadmaps for the modernization of legacy systems and the adoption of cloud-native solutions.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into architectural solutions.
• Manage architectural risks and ensure the security, scalability, and reliability of enterprise systems.
• Mentor and guide a team of architects and technical leads.
• Foster a culture of architectural excellence and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Over 10 years of progressive experience in enterprise architecture, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Extensive experience in developing and implementing comprehensive enterprise architecture strategies.
• Deep understanding of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, SOA) and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).
• Proven ability to lead complex technology transformations and manage diverse architectural portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), data management, application integration, and cybersecurity.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear business recommendations.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous annual leave and public holiday allowance.
• Professional development budget and continuous learning opportunities.
• Flexible working hours and a truly remote work environment.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Access to the latest architectural tools and platforms.