Lead Solution Architect (Team Lead)

A 1 L; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm in Gauteng is seeking a Lead Solution Architect (Team Lead) for a 12-month contract. This key position involves defining solution architecture and overseeing the alignment of technology solutions with enterprise objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in solution architecture within complex IT environments, strong leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of cloud-native systems. This role offers an opportunity to impact digital transformation initiatives significantly.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in solution and enterprise architecture within complex IT ecosystems.
• 5 years in a consulting or multi-client environment.
• Proven track record designing hybrid or cloud-native enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the solution architecture landscape.
• Lead the design of end-to-end solutions.
• Mentor architecture teams and collaborate with key stakeholders.

Skills

Solution architecture

Team leadership

Business capability mapping

Cloud-native system design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems

Master’s degree (preferred)

Job description

Our client in the Audit consulting sector is looking for Lead Solution Architect (Team Lead) on a 12 months contract duration.

Role Purpose

The Lead Solution Architect (Team Lead) plays a key role in defining and governing the solution architecture landscape within the enterprise environment.

This role ensures all technology solutions are strategically aligned with the organizations enterprise architecture framework business objectives and digital transformation roadmap.

The incumbent will lead the design of end-to-end solutions mentor architecture teams and collaborate closely with Enterprise Architects Business Analysts and Delivery Leads to translate architecture blueprints into executable technical solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science Engineering or Information Systems (Master’s preferred).
• 10 years experience in solution and enterprise architecture within complex IT ecosystems.
• 5 years in a consulting or multi-client environment working across varied industries or technology landscapes.
• Demonstrable experience in EA-aligned design architecture governance and modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of business capability mapping application rationalization and technology roadmaps.
• Proven track record designing hybrid or cloud-native enterprise systems integrating legacy environments.

Employment Type

Contract