Lead Enterprise Architect - Fully Remote

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous annual leave

Professional development budget

Flexible remote work

Life insurance and disability benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to architectural tools and平台

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Enterprise Architect to shape enterprise IT architecture in a fully remote setting. You will define the architecture blueprint, align IT with business goals, and drive innovations across cloud, data, and integration domains.

The role requires 10+ years in EA with leadership, strong TOGAF knowledge, and excellent stakeholder management. You will mentor architects and promote best practices in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/IT or related field.
• 10+ years in enterprise architecture with leadership.
• Deep knowledge of TOGAF and architecture frameworks.
• Strong cloud platform experience (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proven ability to lead complex technology transformations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy and framework.
• Define standards for application, data, and infrastructure architecture.
• Lead reviews and guide project teams on architecture.
• Identify opportunities for technology innovation and assess emerging tech.
• Create roadmaps for modernizing legacy systems and cloud adoption.
• Translate requirements into architectural solutions with stakeholders.
• Manage risks and ensure security, scalability, reliability.
• Mentor and guide a team of architects and tech leads.
• Foster architectural excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Enterprise architecture

Cloud platforms knowledge

TOGAF & frameworks

Agile & DevOps

Microservices & SOA

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

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.