Senior Enterprise Architect

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Global health insurance

Generous annual leave

Executive training

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Enterprise Architect to shape technology strategy for a leading international logistics company. This fully remote role focuses on architecting integrated systems, defining standards, and guiding large IT initiatives across business units.

The candidate will mentor other architects, ensure scalable and secure IT landscapes, and drive architectural governance through review boards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT experience; 7+ years in enterprise or solutions architecture.
• Experience in enterprise-wide architectural strategies and governance.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services.
• Familiarity with TOGAF or Zachman frameworks.
• Strong SDLC understanding and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap aligned with business strategy.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and principles.
• Lead design of complex cross-functional technology solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and adoption feasibility.
• Collaborate with business and IT leaders to identify opportunities.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture

Cloud platforms

TOGAF/Zachman

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science / IT

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading international logistics company with a significant presence in **Mossel Bay, Western Cape**, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Enterprise Architect. This fully remote position is critical for shaping and guiding the company's technology strategy across all business units. You will be responsible for designing integrated systems, defining technology standards, and ensuring that our IT landscape effectively supports business growth and operational efficiency. This role requires a strategic thinker with a broad understanding of various technologies and business processes, capable of influencing key stakeholders and driving architectural initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the enterprise architecture roadmap, aligning technology with business strategy.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, patterns, and principles across the organization.
• Lead the design of complex, cross-functional technology solutions.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and assess their potential impact and adoption feasibility.
• Collaborate with business leaders and IT teams to understand requirements and identify technology opportunities.
• Provide architectural oversight and guidance for major IT projects and initiatives.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and maintainability of the enterprise IT landscape.
• Facilitate architectural review boards and decision-making processes.
• Mentor and guide other architects and technical leads.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive architecture documentation.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 7 years in an enterprise or solutions architecture role.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing enterprise-wide architectural strategies.
• Expertise in various architectural domains: business, data, application, and technology.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their services.
• Familiarity with architectural frameworks like TOGAF or Zachman.
• Excellent understanding of software development lifecycles, methodologies, and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., TOGAF Certified) are highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level bonus structure.
• Comprehensive global health insurance coverage.
• Generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and executive training.
• Fully remote working environment enabling global collaboration.
• Chance to influence the technology direction of a major international corporation.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and strategic projects.
• Performance-based recognition and rewards.