Remote Enterprise Architecture Lead & Strategy Architect

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Enterprise Architect to steer strategic technology initiatives in a fully remote setting. You will define and maintain the enterprise architecture blueprint, ensuring alignment with business goals and enabling scalable IT solutions.

This remote‑first leadership role requires a visionary thinker with a proven track record of guiding complex architectural transformations and driving innovation across multiple technology domains, while collaborating asynchronously

Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy and framework, aligning IT initiatives with business goals.

Job description

Lead Enterprise Architect - Fully Remote

About the Role Our client, a fast-growing technology firm, is looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Enterprise Architect to steer their strategic technology initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of enterprise-wide IT architecture in a completely remote setting. As a remote-first organization, we embrace asynchronous communication and digital collaboration tools to ensure seamless teamwork regardless of location. The Lead Enterprise Architect will be responsible for defining and maintaining the overall architecture blueprint, ensuring alignment with business objectives, and driving innovation across all technology domains. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record of successfully leading complex architectural transformations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and evolve the enterprise architecture strategy and framework, aligning IT initiatives with business goals.
• Define standards, guidelines, and best practices for application,