Remote Principal Industrial Solutions Architect

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Solutions Architect for a remote-first role to lead design and delivery of advanced industrial solutions across manufacturing, logistics, and energy domains.

You will translate client needs into robust architectures, guide multi-disciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and stay ahead of Industry 4.0 trends using IoT, AI, cloud, and data analytics to drive digital transformation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing complex industrial systems with at least 5 years in an architectural role.
• Deep knowledge of Industry 4.0 concepts, IoT platforms, cloud, and data analytics/AI/ML in industrial contexts.
• Proven experience with systems integration, network protocols (OPC UA, MQTT), and SCADA/HMI.
• Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex industrial automation and digital transformation solutions for clients.
• Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, specifying hardware, software, and integration strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the solution development lifecycle.
• Mentor and develop junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Team mentoring

Agile

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

OPC UA

MQTT

AWS

Azure

GCP

SCADA/HMI

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Principal Industrial Solutions Architect for a remote-first role to lead design and delivery of advanced industrial solutions across manufacturing, logistics, and energy domains.

You will translate client needs into robust architectures, guide multi-disciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and stay ahead of Industry 4.0 trends using IoT, AI, cloud, and data analytics to drive digital transformation.