Lead Solution Architect (Team Lead)

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

Job summary

A consulting firm in the audit sector is seeking a Lead Solution Architect for a 12-month contract in Midrand, Gauteng. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in solution architecture within complex IT ecosystems. The role involves leading design efforts, mentoring teams, and ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in designing cloud-native systems and modernizing architecture.

Qualifications

• 10 years experience in solution and enterprise architecture within complex IT ecosystems.
• 5 years in a consulting or multi-client environment.
• Strong understanding of business capability mapping and application rationalization.

Responsibilities

• Define and govern the solution architecture landscape.
• Lead the design of end-to-end solutions.
• Translate architecture blueprints into executable technical solutions.

Skills

Solution architecture

Technology alignment

Mentoring

Collaboration

Cloud-native systems

Education

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

Master's degree

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

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or Information Systems (Masters 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

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1