Remote Automotive Cloud Architect - Connected Services

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work flexibility

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Automotive Software Architect to lead high-level software architecture for connected car services, including telematics, infotainment, and OTA updates. This fully remote role collaborates with product managers, development teams, and system engineers across South Africa.

You will shape scalable, secure cloud-based backends, define interfaces between in-vehicle modules and cloud platforms, and mentor engineers while aligning with AUTOSAR/ASPICE

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software architecture design and development.
• Proven experience architecting cloud-based solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and APIs.
• Familiarity with automotive software development processes and standards (AUTOSAR, ASPICE).
• Experience with IoT platforms and telematics systems.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles in software design.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills; strong leadership and communication.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote, international team environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and document the overall software architecture for connected automotive services.
• Design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based backend systems for vehicle connectivity.
• Specify interfaces and communication protocols between in-vehicle systems and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with embedded software engineers to define requirements for in-car modules.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patterns for development.
• Ensure the architecture supports Over-the-Air (OTA) update mechanisms.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to software development teams.
• Work with security experts to embed security best practices into the architecture.
• Contribute to the definition of software development processes and standards.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in IoT, cloud computing, and automotive software.

Skills

Software architecture

Cloud architectures

Microservices

APIs

AUTOSAR/ASPICE familiarity

IoT platforms

Cybersecurity

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Remote Automotive Software Architect to lead high-level software architecture for connected car services, including telematics, infotainment, and OTA updates. This fully remote role collaborates with product managers, development teams, and system engineers across South Africa.

You will shape scalable, secure cloud-based backends, define interfaces between in-vehicle modules and cloud platforms, and mentor engineers while aligning with AUTOSAR/ASPICE