Remote Senior Digital Transformation Architect

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Comprehensive medical and retirement

Generous paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Fully remote work with flexible hours

Remote-first with equipment provided

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Digital Transformation Architect to lead end-to-end digital strategy, architecture, and modernization initiatives for clients from a fully remote setup, with a specific opportunity based in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will drive cloud, data analytics, AI, and IoT-enabled transformations across large organizations.

The role requires 12+ years in IT, 7+ in architecture/strategy, and deep cloud expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP, plus TOGAF or related certifications.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• 12+ years of IT experience with at least 7 years in enterprise architecture, solution design, or digital strategy roles.
• Proven experience leading successful digital transformation initiatives for large organizations.
• Deep understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, APIs, and data engineering.
• Expertise in AI/ML, IoT, blockchain, and data analytics.
• Strong knowledge of agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Excellent strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive change effectively.
• Experience managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects in a remote setting.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF) are a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and architect end-to-end digital transformation strategies and roadmaps.
• Design scalable and resilient technology solutions leveraging cloud, data analytics, AI, and other digital technologies.
• Assess current IT landscapes and identify opportunities for modernization and optimization.
• Lead the integration of new digital capabilities into existing business processes.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical requirements.
• Oversee the selection and implementation of digital platforms and tools.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams throughout the transformation lifecycle.
• Ensure alignment between business goals and technology solutions.
• Develop architectural standards and best practices for digital initiatives.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact and applicability.
• Manage risks and dependencies associated with digital transformation programs.
• Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Digital strategy

Stakeholder leadership

Cloud computing

AI/ML

IoT

DevOps

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

APIs

Data engineering

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Senior Digital Transformation Architect to lead end-to-end digital strategy, architecture, and modernization initiatives for clients from a fully remote setup, with a specific opportunity based in Bloemfontein, Free State. You will drive cloud, data analytics, AI, and IoT-enabled transformations across large organizations.

The role requires 12+ years in IT, 7+ in architecture/strategy, and deep cloud expertise across AWS, Azure, and GCP, plus TOGAF or related certifications.