Lead Enterprise Architect (Remote)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development & trainings

Retirement plan with employer matching

Fully remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to define and drive the technology strategy for a globally distributed team. This fully remote role focuses on architecture governance, cloud-native solutions, and digital transformation initiatives across the organization.

You will mentor architects, collaborate with senior leadership, and shape technology that enables scalable growth while delivering secure, reliable systems. Remote work from ZA-friendly location is supported.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years in enterprise architecture with strategic planning and leadership.
• Experience with large-scale, cloud-native enterprise solutions.
• Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data management.
• TOGAF or Zachman frameworks; strong stakeholder influence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Define enterprise-wide architectural principles, standards, and guidelines.
• Lead design of scalable, secure, reliable technology solutions.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify opportunities for technology enablement.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and advise on adoption strategies.
• Provide architecture leadership to projects and teams across the organization.
• Ensure integration and interoperability of IT systems and apps.
• Drive digital transformation and foster a culture of innovation.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder influence

Education

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

Tools

TOGAF

Zachman

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Enterprise Architect to join their globally distributed team. This is a critical, fully remote role, underscoring our commitment to building a world-class team regardless of geographical location. You will be responsible for defining and driving the company's overall technology strategy and architecture, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future growth. This role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in enterprise architecture frameworks, cloud technologies, and digital transformation initiatives. You will guide architectural decision-making across the organization, mentor other architects and technical leads, and champion innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of business processes and how technology can be leveraged to optimize them. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technological future of a forward-thinking company, working entirely remotely from your preferred location, ideally within or accessible to **Paarl, Western Cape, ZA**.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technology evolution.
• Define and implement enterprise-wide architectural principles, standards, and guidelines.
• Lead the design and oversight of complex technology solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
• Collaborate with business leaders and IT stakeholders to identify strategic opportunities for technology enablement.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and trends, assessing their potential impact and recommending adoption strategies.
• Provide architectural leadership and guidance to project teams and technical staff across the organization.
• Ensure the integration and interoperability of various IT systems and applications.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives and foster a culture of innovation within the IT department.
• Manage architectural governance processes and ensure compliance with established standards.
• Mentor and develop a team of enterprise architects and technical specialists.
• Communicate architectural vision and strategy effectively to all levels of the organization.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in enterprise architecture, with a significant focus on strategic planning and technology leadership.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing large-scale, complex enterprise solutions, including cloud-native architectures.
• Deep understanding of various technology domains such as cloud computing (AWS, Azure, GCP), data management, application integration, and cybersecurity.
• Expertise in recognized architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman).
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate business needs into technology solutions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organizational change.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote, distributed team environment.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., TOGAF Certified) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick leave.
• Significant opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
• A fully remote work environment fostering autonomy and flexibility.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and collaboration tools.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being.