Remote Lead Architect - Digital Transformation Initiatives

Placements24; Pretoria; Remote; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

Flexible remote working hours

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Architect to drive a remote digital transformation, defining the architectural vision for digital platforms and services. You will modernize the technology stack, ensure scalability and security, and collaborate with engineering, product management, and operations to translate strategic goals into robust architectures.

You will lead cloud-native designs, mentor teams, and evaluate emerging technologies to advance digital capabilities while working in a fully

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture with a strong focus on digital transformation and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices, APIs, and event-driven systems.
• Deep understanding of modern stacks including containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
• Excellent knowledge of security principles and best practices in cloud environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with clear communication.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with experience in fully remote, agile teams.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship of technical teams.
• Experience with data architecture, analytics, and AI/ML integration is a plus.
• Relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Define and communicate the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap for digital transformation.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure cloud-native architectures.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies to enhance digital capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate architectures into code and solutions.
• Develop and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices.
• Identify architectural risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Facilitate architectural reviews to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Drive innovation and explore emerging technologies for digital transformation.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Microservices design

APIs

Event-driven systems

Kubernetes & Docker

CI/CD & IaC

Security in cloud

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

About the Role

Our client is embarking on a significant digital transformation journey and is seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking Lead Architect to drive this initiative entirely remotely. This pivotal role will be responsible for defining and implementing the architectural vision for our client's digital platforms and services. You will play a crucial part in modernizing our technology stack, streamlining processes, and ensuring scalability and security across all digital touchpoints. As a fully remote position, this role requires exceptional self-discipline, strong communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a distributed team environment. You will collaborate closely with various departments, including engineering, product management, and business operations, to translate strategic goals into robust technical architectures. If you are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to redefine business operations and customer experiences, this fully remote opportunity is ideal for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, document, and communicate the enterprise architecture strategy and roadmap for digital transformation.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native architectures.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance our digital capabilities.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure architectural designs are translated into effective code and solutions.
• Develop and enforce architectural standards, guidelines, and best practices across the organization.
• Identify architectural risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams.
• Facilitate architectural review sessions and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Drive innovation and explore emerging technologies relevant to digital transformation.
• Manage relationships with technology vendors and partners.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 10+ years of experience in software architecture, with a significant focus on digital transformation and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven experience designing and implementing microservices architectures, APIs, and event-driven systems.
• Deep understanding of modern technology stacks, including containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
• Excellent knowledge of security principles and best practices in cloud environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in fully remote, agile teams.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities and experience mentoring technical teams.
• Experience with data architecture, analytics, and AI/ML integration is a plus.
• Relevant cloud certifications are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.
• Flexible remote working hours.
• Professional development budget for conferences, training, and certifications.
• Opportunity to shape the digital future of a growing organization.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and collaboration tools.
• A supportive and inclusive remote work culture.