Senior Enterprise Architect - Business Systems Integration

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

On-site facilities

Career advancement

Annual salary reviews

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a seasoned Senior Enterprise Architect specializing in Business Systems Integration to design and govern integrated enterprise applications. You'll define integration strategies, standards, and patterns to ensure seamless data flow across the organization.

You will lead architectural designs for scalable, secure solutions, collaborate with business and IT stakeholders, mentor juniors, and oversee ESB/API/ETL initiatives while ensuring governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in enterprise architecture or systems integration.
• Proven experience designing and implementing complex enterprise integration solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and document the enterprise architecture for business systems integration.
• Define integration strategies, patterns, and standards for connecting diverse enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to understand integration requirements and challenges.
• Lead the architectural design of integration solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Evaluate and recommend integration technologies, platforms, and tools (e.g., ESBs, APIs, ETL).
• Oversee the implementation of integration solutions, providing technical guidance and support.
• Ensure adherence to architectural principles, data governance, and security policies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive integration architecture documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and technology modernization related to system integration.
• Mentor junior architects and integration specialists.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

MuleSoft

Dell Boomi

TIBCO

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Enterprise Architect specializing in Business Systems Integration to join their team in Soweto . This role is crucial for designing and overseeing the architecture of integrated business systems that enhance operational efficiency and data flow across the organization. You will be responsible for defining integration strategies, standards, and patterns, ensuring seamless communication between diverse enterprise applications. This is an office-based position requiring a deep understanding of enterprise architecture principles, integration technologies, and business processes. If you are a strategic thinker with a proven track record in integrating complex business systems, this role offers a significant opportunity to make an impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document the enterprise architecture for business systems integration.
• Define integration strategies, patterns, and standards for connecting diverse enterprise applications.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to understand integration requirements and challenges.
• Lead the architectural design of integration solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Evaluate and recommend integration technologies, platforms, and tools (e.g., ESBs, APIs, ETL).
• Oversee the implementation of integration solutions, providing technical guidance and support.
• Ensure adherence to architectural principles, data governance, and security policies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive integration architecture documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and technology modernization related to system integration.
• Mentor junior architects and integration specialists.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in enterprise architecture or systems integration.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex enterprise integration solutions.
• Strong understanding of integration patterns (e.g., SOA, EAI, Microservices, Event-Driven Architecture).
• Expertise in API management, web services (REST, SOAP), and data transformation.
• Experience with integration platforms and tools (e.g., MuleSoft, Dell Boomi, TIBCO).
• Knowledge of enterprise systems such as ERP, CRM, and SCM.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in leading technical teams and projects.
• Ability to work effectively on-site in Soweto.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A stable and supportive work environment with opportunities for career advancement.
• Exposure to a wide range of enterprise systems and technologies.
• Company-provided transport or allowance.
• On-site facilities and amenities.
• Collaborative team culture focused on shared success.
• Generous leave policy.
• Annual salary reviews and potential for promotion.