Principal Solutions Architect

Placements24; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance‑dr

Health insurance

Flexible remote work policy

Professional development & certifi c c

401k or equivalent retirement savings

Global collaboration opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Solutions Architect for a fully remote, globally distributed team. You will design and deliver transformative architectures across cloud, data, AI, and application modernization, guiding clients from concept to delivery.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong communication, and proven leadership with senior stakeholders; advanced certifications are advantageous. You will mentor teams, develop reusable patterns, and stay ahead of tech trends.

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in technology consulting and solution architecture.
• Expertise designing and implementing large-scale solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong communication and leadership with ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex, end-to-end technology solutions.
• Collaborate with clients, account teams, and technical specialists to define requirements and strategies.
• Develop detailed architectural blueprints with specifications, diagrams, and proposals.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and align with industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams throughout the lifecycle.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate.
• Present solutions to senior client stakeholders and technical audiences.
• Contribute to reusable architectural assets and best practices.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Solution design

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Engineering

TOGAF Certified

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a global leader in digital transformation services, is seeking a highly experienced Principal Solutions Architect to join their elite, fully remote team. This is a senior role where you will be responsible for designing and delivering transformative technology solutions for our diverse clientele. You will leverage your deep technical expertise across various domains, including cloud, data, and application modernization, to create innovative and scalable architectures. As a remote-first organization, we foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and high performance, offering unparalleled flexibility to our top talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex, end-to-end technology solutions that address critical business challenges.
• Collaborate closely with clients, account teams, and technical specialists to define solution requirements and strategies.
• Develop detailed architectural blueprints, including technical specifications, diagrams, and proposals.
• Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, cost-effective, and align with industry best practices.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to project teams throughout the solution lifecycle.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make recommendations for their adoption.
• Present solutions to senior client stakeholders and technical audiences.
• Contribute to the development of reusable architectural assets and best practices.
• Stay at the forefront of technological advancements in cloud, data, AI, and application development.

Requirements

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in technology consulting and solution architecture.
• Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing large-scale solutions on major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Broad understanding of application development, data management, cybersecurity, and infrastructure technologies.
• Proven ability to architect solutions for complex enterprise environments.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and mentoring technical talent.
• Relevant advanced certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, TOGAF Certified) are highly advantageous.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work policy.
• Opportunities for extensive professional development, training, and certifications.
• Exposure to diverse and challenging client projects.
• A culture that promotes innovation and autonomy.
• 401k or equivalent retirement savings plan with company match.
• Global collaboration opportunities.