Remote Solutions Architect — Digital Transformation Leader

Placements24; Vrystaat; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Solutions Architect (Digital Transformation) for a remote-first role across South Africa. You will design and implement cloud-based architectures, integrate diverse technologies, and ensure scalable, secure solutions that meet client objectives.

The ideal candidate has strong cloud and architecture experience, superb communication, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams from concept to deployment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Solutions Architect in digital transformation.
• Experience designing cloud-native solutions across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong communication and client engagement skills; consulting experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end digital solutions including cloud infra and data integration.
• Collaborate with clients to define transformation goals.
• Develop high-level and detailed solution designs aligned with business aims.
• Evaluate technologies and select platforms for initiatives.
• Provide technical leadership to development teams.
• Ensure scalable, secure, and cost-effective solutions.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and project delivery.
• Stay current with emerging digital technologies.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges across the lifecycle.
• Contribute to pre-sales with compelling technical proposals.

Skills

Cloud architecture

AWS/Azure/GCP

Microservices

APIs

DevOps

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Solutions Architect (Digital Transformation) for a remote-first role across South Africa. You will design and implement cloud-based architectures, integrate diverse technologies, and ensure scalable, secure solutions that meet client objectives.

The ideal candidate has strong cloud and architecture experience, superb communication, and the ability to guide cross-functional teams from concept to deployment.