Principal Enterprise Architect

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan with company contrib.

Flexible paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office setup allowance

Annual company retreat

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to join a fully remote team. You will guide clients through complex digital transformations, design enterprise-wide solutions, and align business strategy with IT architecture.

This senior role requires leadership across geographies and strong stakeholder engagement. The role emphasizes architecture roadmaps, standards, and expert guidance while enabling remote collaboration and ongoing client partnerships.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture or related senior role.
• Proven track record in enterprise-wide architecture strategies in consulting.
• Deep knowledge of EA frameworks (TOGAF) and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise architecture strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to translate business needs into architectural solutions.
• Design and document future-state architectures across business, application, data, and technology domains.
• Evaluate technologies and platforms to meet client objectives.
• Define architectural principles, standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to client teams and internal architects.
• Assess landscapes, identify risks, and propose optimization strategies.
• Ensure architectures are scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective.
• Stay updated on industry trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

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

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

TOGAF

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a renowned consulting firm specializing in digital transformation, is seeking a Principal Enterprise Architect to join their fully remote team. This senior role is pivotal in guiding clients through complex technological landscapes, designing transformative enterprise-wide solutions, and ensuring alignment between business strategy and IT architecture. As a remote-first organization, we value asynchronous communication, a results-oriented approach, and the ability to collaborate effectively across geographical boundaries. The Principal Enterprise Architect will work with a diverse range of clients, helping them leverage modern technologies, cloud platforms, and data strategies to achieve their business goals. You will be instrumental in defining architectural roadmaps, setting standards, and providing expert technical guidance. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned architect to drive significant change and build lasting partnerships with clients, working remotely from anywhere. The core team operates around Benoni , but this position is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement enterprise architecture strategies and roadmaps for clients.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into architectural solutions.
• Design and document future-state architectures across business, application, data, and technology domains.
• Evaluate and recommend appropriate technologies, platforms, and solutions to meet client objectives.
• Define architectural principles, standards, and best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to client teams and internal architects.
• Assess existing IT landscapes, identify risks, and propose optimization strategies.
• Ensure architectural solutions are scalable, secure, resilient, and cost-effective.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, applying them where beneficial.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 12+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, IT strategy, or a related senior technical role.
• Proven experience developing and executing enterprise-wide architecture strategies, preferably within a consulting environment.
• Deep understanding of EA frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and methodologies.
• Extensive experience with cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern technology stacks.
• Strong knowledge of various architectural styles, including microservices, SOA, and event-driven architectures.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead initiatives in a fully remote setting.
• Experience in multiple industry sectors is a significant advantage.

Benefits

• Highly competitive compensation package, including performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous retirement plan with company contributions.
• Flexible paid time off and holidays.
• Extensive professional development opportunities, including training and certifications.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Exposure to a wide range of challenging client projects.
• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Home office setup allowance.
• Annual company retreat (virtual or in-person, depending on circumstances).